Cryptocurrency Q&A
How do we get prime numbers?
How do we get prime numbers?
benjamin_brown_entrepreneur
Tue Aug 13 2024
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Could you please explain to me, in simple terms, the process of discovering prime numbers? I understand they are numbers that are only divisible by one and themselves, but I'm curious about the methods mathematicians use to find them. Is there a specific algorithm or process that's commonly employed? And are there any challenges or limitations in identifying larger prime numbers? Thank you for shedding light on this fascinating topic.
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HanRiverVisionaryWaveWatcher
Thu Aug 15 2024
Prime numbers are a unique class of integers that hold a special significance in mathematics and cryptography.
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KimonoGlitter
Thu Aug 15 2024
These numbers are characterized by having exactly two distinct positive divisors: one and themselves.
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EthereumLegend
Wed Aug 14 2024
The concept of prime numbers is essential in cryptography, particularly in the realm of cryptocurrency.
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mia_rose_lawyer
Wed Aug 14 2024
The smallest prime number is 2, and every subsequent prime number greater than 2 is an odd number.
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SamuraiCourage
Wed Aug 14 2024
The first few prime numbers in sequence are 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, and so on.
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