Cryptography

Public/Private Key Infrastructure

Asymmetric Cryptography

Two keys that work together: one private, one public

Keep Private
Share Public
Prove Ownership

Private Key

Secret key that controls your Bitcoin

Public Key

Safe to share, receives Bitcoin

Digital Signature

Proves ownership when spending

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Active Daily
256-bit
Security Level

The same cryptography that secures online banking and military communications

Last updated:
6/10
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