Episode description

Dive into the fascinating world of elliptic curve cryptography with Mike Rosing, author of Elliptic Curve Cryptography for Developers. In this episode, we explore how elliptic curves power modern encryption, their practical applications for developers, and even Mike's unique experiences working with particle accelerators. Whether you're a developer, crypto enthusiast, or just curious about cutting-edge tech, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

Timecodes:

00:00 – Meet Mike Rosing and introduction to his book

12:02 – Practical applications for developers: encryption, cryptocurrency, and more

14:58 – Understanding a point on an elliptic curve (number field theory)

21:25 – Cryptocurrency use case: elliptic curves in action

30:05 – Mike’s experience working with particle accelerators

37:56 – Closing thoughts and discussion

On the show:

🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma • x.com/allenwyma

🎙️ Guest: Mike Rosing • linkedin.com/in/mike-rosing-39591a1/