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.