This commit introduces a new `ecmultWindowedVar` function that implements optimized windowed multiplication for scalar multiplication, significantly improving performance during verification operations. The existing `Ecmult` function is updated to utilize this new implementation, converting points to affine coordinates for efficiency. Additionally, the `EcmultConst` function is retained for constant-time operations. The changes also include enhancements to the generator multiplication context, utilizing precomputed byte points for improved efficiency. Overall, these optimizations lead to a notable reduction in operation times for cryptographic computations.
This commit deletes the `benchmark_results.txt` file, which contained performance metrics for various cryptographic operations. Additionally, the Go module has been updated to version 1.25.0, and new dependencies have been added, including `btcec` for enhanced signing capabilities. The `go.sum` file has also been updated to reflect these changes. A new benchmark report has been introduced to provide a comprehensive comparison of signer implementations.
This commit introduces the implementation of Schnorr signatures following BIP-340, including the `SchnorrSign` and `SchnorrVerify` functions. It also adds comprehensive tests to validate the signing and verification processes, ensuring correct functionality with both standard and auxiliary randomness. The tests cover various scenarios, including signature generation, verification, and edge cases, enhancing the robustness of the secp256k1 implementation. Additionally, new files for Schnorr signature operations and tests have been created, contributing to the overall cryptographic capabilities of the library.
This commit introduces two new files: `BENCHMARK_RESULTS.md` and `benchmark_results.txt`, which document the performance metrics of various cryptographic operations, including ECDSA signing, verification, and ECDH key exchange. The results provide insights into operation times, memory allocations, and comparisons with C implementations. Additionally, new test files for ECDSA and ECDH functionalities have been added, ensuring comprehensive coverage and validation of the implemented algorithms. This enhances the overall robustness and performance understanding of the secp256k1 implementation.
