diff --git a/crypto.c b/crypto.c
index 4ed9be8..9c2e272 100644
--- a/crypto.c
+++ b/crypto.c
@@ -623,8 +623,6 @@ smc_gen_keyshare (struct AuctionData *ad, size_t *buflen)
 	}
 
 	proof1 = (struct proof_dl *)(ret + sizeof (struct ec_mpi));
-	for (uint16_t i = 0; i < ad->n; i++)
-		ad->y[i] = gcry_mpi_point_new (0);
 
 	ad->x = gcry_mpi_new (0);
 	ec_skey_create (ad->x);