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Public Key
Encryption
A key you can share so others can encrypt messages to you.
Definition
A public key is a cryptographic key you can share publicly. People use it to encrypt data for you or verify your signatures.
In plain English
A key you can share so others can encrypt messages to you.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It enables secure communication without sharing a secret with everyone.
Example
Example: You publish a public key so others can send you encrypted email.
Apps Using Public Key
Examples of apps that implement or relate to this privacy concept
