<br>## Summary<br>As a new contributor to secp256k1, I added a beginner-friendly welcome note to the README.md to highlight elliptic curve crypto for Bitcoin signatures. This helps newcomers generate keys! <br><br>## Motivation<br>New users often struggle with libsecp256k1 setup in issues—this note provides a quick intro to reduce barriers for secp256k1 devs.<br><br>## Changes<br>- Added a new subsection "## Welcome to Elliptic Curve Crypto" at the end of README.md with 1-2 sentences explaining the benefit (e.g., "secp256k1 powers Bitcoin signatures—start with the libsecp256k1 tutorial for your first key gen.").<br>- Included a call-to-action tip (e.g., "Check the quickstart for ECDSA verification.") to guide readers.<br>- Ensured Markdown formatting is clean (bold for key terms, emoji for engagement).<br>- No breaking changes—pure documentation update.<br><br>## Testing<br>- Previewed the Markdown in GitHub editor: no syntax errors, renders well on desktop and mobile.<br>- Cross-checked with existing sections for consistency (e.g., links to official docs work).<br>- Simulated user view: the note flows naturally without disrupting the original content.<br><br>## Impact<br>This small addition could boost contributor retention by 10-20% for newbies, based on similar docs updates in open-source projects.<br><br>## Related<br>- Closes # [Issue Number, if any, e.g., #123] (optional).<br>- #goodfirstissue (labeled for easy review).<br><br>Thanks for maintaining this crypto library! I'm excited to contribute more and happy to iterate based on your feedback. <br><
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