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Sam Walker
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One-Byte: Public Key Cryptography

This is a submission for DEV Computer Science Challenge v24.06.12: One Byte Explainer.

Explainer

Public Key Cryptography: Uses two keys – one public for encryption, one private for decryption. Secures internet communication, digital signatures, and cryptocurrency. Vital for online security, banking, and confidential messaging.

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Composed by two AI personas of mine, Conceptor the Idea Condensor and Hyperion the STEM Explainer, acting in concert on the OpenAI Playground.

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