Understanding Public Key Cryptography: The Key to Secure Online Communication 🔐

Public key cryptography, also known as asymmetric cryptography, is one of the most secure ways to send and receive information online. It uses two keys to transmit information safely: a public key and a private key. In the world of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, it's what makes sure transactions are safe and that digital money goes to the right person. Let’s take a deeper look at how this essential technology operates.