Struct secp256k1::scalar::Scalar

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pub struct Scalar(_);
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Positive 256-bit integer guaranteed to be less than the secp256k1 curve order.

The difference between PrivateKey and Scalar is that Scalar doesn’t guarantee being securely usable as a private key.

Warning: the operations on this type are NOT constant time! Using this with secret values is not advised.

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Scalar representing 0

Scalar representing 1

Maximum valid value: curve_order - 1

Tries to deserialize from big endian bytes

Security warning: this function is not constant time! Passing secret data is not recommended.

Errors

Returns error when the value is above the curve order.

Tries to deserialize from little endian bytes

Security warning: this function is not constant time! Passing secret data is not recommended.

Errors

Returns error when the value is above the curve order.

Serializes to big endian bytes

Serializes to little endian bytes

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Returns a copy of the value. Read more
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This method tests for self and other values to be equal, and is used by ==. Read more
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This method tests less than (for self and other) and is used by the < operator. Read more
This method tests less than or equal to (for self and other) and is used by the <= operator. Read more
This method tests greater than (for self and other) and is used by the > operator. Read more
This method tests greater than or equal to (for self and other) and is used by the >= operator. Read more

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