This is the physical key that stays in your pocket. Only this specific key can unlock the messages sealed by your public "padlock."
This "one-way" math ensures that even if a hacker sees your public key, they cannot figure out your private key. It solves the "key distribution problem" because you never have to send your private key over the internet. Why It Matters Asymmetric Cryptography.epub
Only the intended recipient can read the message. This is the physical key that stays in your pocket
The Dual-Key Revolution: Understanding Asymmetric Cryptography Asymmetric Cryptography.epub