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?
5 answers
Ilaria
Sat Dec 14 2024
This new set of coordinates constitutes the public key.
BitcoinWizardry
Sat Dec 14 2024
The generation of a public key involves a process known as elliptic curve multiplication.
TimeRippleOcean
Sat Dec 14 2024
This process starts with a specific point on the secp256k1 elliptic curve, referred to as the generator point.
Nicola
Sat Dec 14 2024
The private key, which is a randomly selected number, is then used to multiply the generator point.
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.