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What Is the Relationship between a Private Key and a Public Key?

The private key is secret and authorizes transactions, while the public key is its public-facing address for receiving funds.
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What Is the Relationship between a Private Key and a Public Key?

A private key and a public key are a mathematically linked pair used for cryptographic security. The public key is derived from the private key and acts as the address where others can send you cryptocurrency.

The private key is used to generate the digital signature required to authorize a transaction from that address. The private key must remain secret.

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