An Interview with Neal Koblitz - Elliptic Curve Cryptography and Beyond

Delve into the world of cryptography with this insightful interview featuring Neal Koblitz, a renowned Professor of Mathematics at the University of Washington and co-inventor of Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC). Explore Koblitz's journey in the field, from his early years to the groundbreaking publication of his 1987 paper on elliptic curve cryptosystems. Gain valuable insights into the development of ECC, its impact on modern cryptography, and its widespread applications in digital signing, key exchange, and cryptocurrencies. Discover Koblitz's perspectives on pivotal moments in cryptographic history, collaborative dynamics in research, and the evolution of cryptographic conferences. Learn about his contributions to lattice cryptography, random oracles, and his thoughts on improvable security. Understand the significance of ECDSA signatures and the ongoing relevance of Koblitz's work in the ever-evolving landscape of cryptography.

Introduction
Elliptic Curve Cryptography
Early years
What got you into cryptography
What was a complete game changer
What did you remember about Levents paper
When did you publish your paper
Do you regret not getting a patent
What were the crypto conferences of 1981
What is it with your team that works
What inspired you about Cliff Stahl
Is there still that adversarial approach
Improvable security
Lattices
EDCSA
Signatures