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Re: Pollards kangaroo method to reverse engineer private keys
by
BurtW
on
06/03/2021, 15:34:59 UTC
Quote from: WanderingPhilospher on
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at 03:29:08 PM
Quote from: BurtW on
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at 02:29:48 PM
Here is an experiment to determine the answer to your question
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1306983.msg51460251#msg51460251
Brute force has claimed up to 61 bits.
Kangaroos have claimed up to 80 bits.
kangaroos have claimed up to 115 bits.
I think that is a new world record but would have to research it to make sure. If so, the person who claimed the 0.115 BTC should get some fame for that - if they want the fame...