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(Header image generated from here). ECDSA: Elliptic Curve Signatures This is the second post on this topic - following on from the first post here. Read that first for more of the maths behind this! In this post I'll look at this from a computational angle - and make a simple Python code to create... Continue Reading →
The mathematics behind blockchain, bitcoin and NFTs. If you've ever wondered about the maths underpinning cryptocurrencies and NFTs, then here I'm going to try and work through the basic idea behind the Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA). Once you understand this idea you can (in theory!) create your own digital currency or NFT -... Continue Reading →
Finding planes with radar PlusMaths recently did a nice post about the link between ellipses and radar (here), which inspired me to do my own mini investigation on this topic. We will work in 2D (with planes on the ground) for ease of calculations! A transmitter will send out signals - and if any of... Continue Reading →