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Public keys

A public key is derived from a private key and can be used to verify digital signatures without revealing the private key.

Why it matters

A public key is derived from a private key and can be used to verify digital signatures without revealing the private key.

Key ideas

Primary and technical sources

Bitcoin Developer DocumentationBitcoin.orgBitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash SystemSatoshi Nakamoto

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