> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.stojanow.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.stojanow.com/protocols/mimblewimble.md). # MimbleWimble Mimblewimble uses [elliptic-curve cryptography](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliptic-curve_cryptography) that requires smaller keys than other cryptography types. There are no addresses on the blockchain, and the network's data storage is efficient. ## Links * [MIMBLEWIMBLE](https://scalingbitcoin.org/papers/mimblewimble.txt) by Tom Elvis Jedusor * [Mimblewimble Explained](https://www.mycryptopedia.com/mimblewimble-explained/) * [Introduction to MimbleWimble and Grin](https://github.com/mimblewimble/grin/blob/master/doc/intro.md) and [MimbleWimble for Bitcoiners](https://github.com/mimblewimble/grin/blob/master/doc/grin4bitcoiners.md) * [MimbleWimble: History, Technology, and the Mining Industry](https://www.theblockcrypto.com/2019/01/08/mimblewimble-history-technology-and-the-mining-industry/) by Arjun Balaji * [Behind MimbleWimble](https://medium.com/scalar-capital/behind-mimblewimble-cd9da78a00e9) by Jordan Clifford * [Mimblewimble explained like you’re 12](https://medium.com/beam-mw/mimblewimble-explained-like-youre-12-d779a5bb483d) by Conor O'Higgins * [Grin and the Mythical Fair Launch](http://uncommoncore.co/grin-and-the-mythical-fair-launch/) by Arjun Balaji and Hasu * [Circle Research on MimbleWimble](https://www.circle.com/en/research/mimblewimble) * [Mimblewimble: Private, Massively-PrunableBlockchains](http://cyber.stanford.edu/sites/g/files/sbiybj9936/f/andrewpoelstra.pdf) by Andrew Poelstra --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://wiki.stojanow.com/protocols/mimblewimble.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.