"If you just want the gist, here's the TL;DR version: [Elliptical Curve Crytography,] ECC is the next generation of public key cryptography, and based on currently understood mathematics, it provides a significantly more secure foundation than first-generation public key cryptography systems like RSA. If you're worried about ensuring the highest level of security while maintaining … Continue reading A (Relatively Easy to Understand) Primer on Elliptic Curve Cryptography | Ars Technica