encryption

Phonetic: /ɛnˈkrɪpʃən/

Part of Speech: noun

Category: To be determined

Encrpytion, literally 'in a hidden place', is the art and science of encoding information to control who can read it, or how it is to be read. Encryption occurs in natural (human) languages, as well as in machine and computer languages. Highly complex, and therefore difficult to decipher, encryption is an essential element enabling blockchain networks to be simultaneously public and secure.

Definition source: Education DAO - mapachurro

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Conversion of information or data into a secure code in order to prevent unauthorised access to the information or data.

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Date first recorded: 2025-01-31

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