Cryptography / Encryption
Lesson 14 of 25
Asymmetric encryption
Asymmetric (public-key) crypto uses a key pair. Anyone can encrypt with your public key, but only your private key can decrypt. This solves the key-sharing problem.
Key points
- Public key: share freely
- Private key: never share
- RSA and elliptic curves are common
Quiz · +10 XP
Which key must you keep secret?
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