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What is the difference between a public key and a private key?
What is the difference between a public key and a private key?
Valentino
Sun Dec 01 2024
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I'm trying to understand the fundamental differences between a public key and a private key in cryptography. I want to know how they function and how they differ from each other.
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SamuraiHonor
Tue Dec 03 2024
The public key serves as a means for individuals to send encrypted messages to the holder of the corresponding private key.
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KDramaCharm
Tue Dec 03 2024
Anyone wishing to communicate securely with the private key owner can access the public key.
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SakuraDance
Tue Dec 03 2024
The primary function of the public key is to encrypt the data being sent.
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Caterina
Mon Dec 02 2024
Sharing the public key is not a security risk as it is designed for public access.
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Federico
Mon Dec 02 2024
In contrast to the public key, the private key must remain confidential.
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