<p>Explain in one word and kindly tell what is it exactly that public-key cryptography does in bitcoin.</p>

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2019-07-20T15:24:07.793Z
Please don't ask the same question twice (public-key cryptography is a synonym for asymmetric cryptography).
Pieter Wuille
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2019-07-20T17:10:08.423Z
It is a different question, please answer it if possible. I am 17 yr old need it to work on my extended essay
The Decoder
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2019-07-20T17:11:18.287Z
I've already answered it in your other question.
Pieter Wuille
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Can you share your email id, it would be really helpful if you check my research and verify if it is correct or not.
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What role does public-key cryptography play in bitcoin transaction?
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# What role does public-key cryptography play in bitcoin transaction?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-07-20)

Explain in one word and kindly tell what is it exactly that public-key cryptography does in bitcoin.

**Tags:** blockchain, public-key, cryptography

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Please don't ask the same question twice (public-key cryptography is a synonym for asymmetric cryptography).  
> **username_0**: It is a different question, please answer it if possible. I am 17 yr old need it to work on my extended essay  
> **username_1**: I've already answered it in your other question.  
> **username_0**: Can you share your email id, it would be really helpful if you check my research and verify if it is correct or not.  

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