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index a2c5d66..699b02b 100644
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@@ -153,8 +153,7 @@ Throughout the handshake process, each side maintains these variables:
 The following functions will also be referenced:
 
   * `ECDH(k, rk)`: performs an Elliptic-Curve Diffie-Hellman operation using
-    `k`, which is a valid private key, and `rk`, which is a `secp256k1` public key
-    within the finite field, as defined by the curve parameters
+    `k`, which is a valid `secp256k1` private key, and `rk`, which is a valid public key
       * The returned value is the SHA256 of the DER-compressed format of the
 	    generated point.