Initializer

init(format:)

Creates a random secp256k1 private key for signing by generating 32 cryptographically secure random bytes and validating them with secp256k1_ec_seckey_verify.

iOS 13.0+
macCatalyst 13.0+
macOS 10.15+
tvOS 13.0+
visionOS 1.0+
watchOS 6.0+

init(format: P256K.Format = .compressed) throws

Parameters

format: The serialization format of the companion publicKey; defaults to .compressed.

Discussion

Throws

secp256k1Error.underlyingCryptoError if the generated bytes do not form a valid secp256k1 private key (probability < 2⁻¹²⁸).