According to U.Today, Adam Back commented publicly on a statement from a Ledger cofounder regarding the origin of the ECDSA cryptographic curve used in Bitcoin. The Ledger cofounder disclosed that Claude identified the specific parameters and design background behind the curve, resolving a longstanding cryptography question that had existed for 26 years. Back acknowledged the discovery while emphasizing its technical significance within blockchain security practices. He noted that the finding concerns the historical development and verification of the curve’s mathematical foundation, without altering current protocol use. No claims about vulnerability, backdoor, or impact on Bitcoin consensus were made by either party. The disclosure aims to clarify documentation around the curve’s origin, a topic previously discussed in academic and developer circles.
