Ever since the DUAL_EC_DBRG backdoor[1], trust in cryptographic algorithms set by NIST has been reduced. In the case of ECC curves, the NIST curves rely on a n

Ever since the DUAL_EC_DBRG backdoor[1], trust in cryptographic algorithms set by NIST has been reduced. In the case of ECC curves, the NIST curves rely on a number of highly specific but unexplained constants. More info about the safety and security of curves can be found at https://safecurves.cr.yp.to/ https://safecurves.cr.yp.to/ For now, Curve25519 is considered a good bet. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NIST_SP_800-90A#Backdoor_in_Dual_EC_DRBG https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NIST_SP_800-90A#Backdoor_in_Du...