RFC 9380 · INFORMATIONAL · 2023
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Hashing to Elliptic Curves
Overview
RFC 9380, “Hashing to Elliptic Curves”, is an Informational document published in August 2023 by A. Faz-Hernandez, S. Scott, N. Sullivan, R. S. Wahby, C. A. Wood. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document specifies a number of algorithms for encoding or hashing an arbitrary string to a point on an elliptic curve. This document is a product of the Crypto Forum Research Group (CFRG) in the IRTF.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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