This commit updates the BENCHMARK_REPORT.md to reflect the latest performance improvements following the implementation of optimized windowed multiplication for ECDH and verification. Key changes include a new generation date, updated operation times, and a detailed analysis of the performance of P256K1Signer, BtcecSigner, and NextP256K across various operations. Notably, P256K1Signer now shows significant improvements in ECDH (33% faster) and verification (20% faster), establishing it as the fastest pure Go implementation across all operations.
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.