Cryptocurrency Q&A How do I get a public Bitcoin key?

How do I get a public Bitcoin key?

Arianna Arianna Fri Dec 13 2024 | 5 answers 997
I'm trying to figure out how to obtain a public Bitcoin key. I understand it's crucial for Bitcoin transactions, but I'm not sure where to start or what steps to follow. Can someone guide me through the process? How do I get a public Bitcoin key?

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Ilaria Ilaria Sat Dec 14 2024
This new set of coordinates constitutes the public key.

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BitcoinWizardry BitcoinWizardry Sat Dec 14 2024
The generation of a public key involves a process known as elliptic curve multiplication.

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TimeRippleOcean TimeRippleOcean Sat Dec 14 2024
This process starts with a specific point on the secp256k1 elliptic curve, referred to as the generator point.

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Nicola Nicola Sat Dec 14 2024
The private key, which is a randomly selected number, is then used to multiply the generator point.

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Federico Federico Sat Dec 14 2024
The multiplication results in a new point on the elliptic curve, characterized by a set of x and y coordinates.

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