Method Nettle.ECC_Curve()->point_mul()
- Method point_mul
Point point_mul(Gmp.mpz|int x, Gmp.mpz|int y, Gmp.mpz|int scalar)
- Description
Multiply a point on the curve by a scalar.
A typical use is for Elliptic Curve Diffie Hellman (ECDH) key exchange.
This is equivalent to
(Point(x, y) * scalar)
.- Returns
Returns the new Point on the curve.
- Throws
Throws an error if the point (x, y) isn't on the curve.