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What is the primary focus of cryptography?
What is the primary focus of cryptography?
What is the main difference between symmetric-key and asymmetric-key cryptography?
What is the main difference between symmetric-key and asymmetric-key cryptography?
What is the purpose of hashing in cryptography?
What is the purpose of hashing in cryptography?
Which cryptographic algorithm is commonly used for digital signatures?
Which cryptographic algorithm is commonly used for digital signatures?
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What is the decentralized, distributed ledger used in cryptocurrencies called?
What is the decentralized, distributed ledger used in cryptocurrencies called?
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What was the first decentralized cryptocurrency, launched in 2009?
What was the first decentralized cryptocurrency, launched in 2009?
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Study Notes
What is Crypto?
- Crypto, short for cryptography, refers to the practice and study of techniques for secure communication in the presence of third-party adversaries.
- It involves the use of algorithms and protocols to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of messages.
Types of Cryptography
- Symmetric-key cryptography: uses the same secret key for both encryption and decryption.
- Asymmetric-key cryptography: uses a pair of keys, one public and one private, for encryption and decryption.
Cryptographic Techniques
- Encryption: the process of converting plaintext into ciphertext.
- Decryption: the process of converting ciphertext back into plaintext.
- Hashing: a one-way function that takes input data of any size and returns a fixed-size string of characters.
- Digital signatures: used to authenticate the sender of a message and ensure the integrity of the message.
Cryptographic Algorithms
- AES (Advanced Encryption Standard): a symmetric-key block cipher used for encryption.
- RSA (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman): an asymmetric-key algorithm used for encryption and digital signatures.
- SHA (Secure Hash Algorithm): a family of hash functions used for data integrity and authenticity.
Cryptocurrencies
- Blockchain: a decentralized, distributed ledger that records transactions across a network of computers.
- Bitcoin: the first decentralized cryptocurrency, launched in 2009.
- Altcoins: alternative cryptocurrencies that are not Bitcoin, such as Ethereum, Litecoin, and others.
Cryptographic Applications
- Secure online transactions: crypto is used to secure online transactions, such as online banking and e-commerce.
- Secure communication: crypto is used to secure communication, such as HTTPS and VPNs.
- Digital identity: crypto is used to secure digital identities, such as passports and identity cards.
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Learn about the basics of cryptography, including types, techniques, algorithms, and applications. Understand how cryptography is used to secure online transactions, communication, and digital identities.
