Recommending secp256k1 in FIPS 186-5

Hi all,

NIST is seeking feedback on their recently-released draft of FIPS 186-5. [1]
My company and others are concerned about the lack of endorsement for
secp256k1 in this standard and have drafted a request for its addition.[2]
We would welcome any comments and/or support from any of your organizations
(directly in the Google Doc linked below).  All comments are welcome,
including those arguing against this request :)

[1]
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/10/31/2019-23742/request-for-comments-on-fips-186-5-and-sp-800-186
[2]
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uoBYCUgnM3DkOMeCheFE4t_aGwjCg41Zo_5_2uZN1jU/edit#heading=h.1xljt59f35x5

-- dan (as WG member, not as Chair)

Received on Wednesday, 18 December 2019 22:02:22 UTC