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secp256k1 for Mac

Optimized C library for EC operations on curve secp256k1

Quick answer: secp256k1 is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install secp256k1. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 67 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What secp256k1 is

secp256k1 is a command-line tool for macOS: optimized C library for EC operations on curve secp256k1.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/bitcoin-core/secp256k1.

How to install secp256k1

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install secp256k1.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install secp256k1 on Mac?

Run brew install secp256k1 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is secp256k1 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does secp256k1 run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is secp256k1?

It was installed 67 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4089 in this catalogue.

What version of secp256k1 is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.8.0.