Show Notes
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/
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