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Explain public and private keys in cryptocurrency.
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Private Key:
- Secret cryptographic key that proves ownership
- Used to sign transactions
- Must be kept secure and never shared
- Losing it means losing access to funds
Public Key:
- Derived from private key using mathematical functions
- Can be shared openly
- Used to generate wallet addresses
- Allows others to send you cryptocurrency
Analogy: Private key is like your house key (keep it secret), public key is like your home address (share it to receive mail).
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