Asymmetric cryptographic algorithms, also known as public-key algorithms, require that each entity maintains a pair of related keys: a private key and a public key.

不对称加密算法(也称为公钥算法)要求每个实体都维护一对相关密钥：私钥和公钥。

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Public Key and Asymmetric - Public-key cryptography uses a pair of keys, one that is designated the private key and kept secret, the other key is called the public key and is generally made available.

公钥和非对称公钥密码学使用一对密钥，其中的一个定义为私钥并加密存放，另外一个被称为公钥，通常无须加密。

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