> does that apply to writing your own implementation of a trusted protocol? As long as your README says that you're playing around with crypto and it's not pro

> does that apply to writing your own implementation of a trusted protocol? As long as your README says that you're playing around with crypto and it's not production crypto, go wild -- nobody will care. Anyone who does isn't worth listening to, playing around never hurt anyone as long as at the end of the day you use real implementations by seasoned crypto developers.