The "short" version:
generate a random 256 bit number. Use a high quality entropy source.
make sure it is less than the number of possible spots in the curve you are using (start over if it is)
-> this is your private key
do an elliptic curve multiply of your curve's generator point by the private key
-> this is your public key
Converting those keys to/from other formats (like bitcoin addresses or WIF) is another big topic.
Topic: Code lines for keys generation (Read 975 times)
legendary
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Those lines you are talking about are not exactly the same across different languages. Look here https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/blob/master/src/key.cpp
The whole file is relevent, but you also might want to take a look at void CKey::MakeNewKey(bool fCompressed)
The whole file is relevent, but you also might want to take a look at void CKey::MakeNewKey(bool fCompressed)
What are the lines of code that actually generate the public/private keys for Bitcoin?
I'd like to know where to look (search for words and commands) when inspecting a source code, in the original client and others alternatives clients as well (blockchain.info, bitaddress.org etc.)
Thanks.
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