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What are Private Keys used for?
Suggested Answer: B
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12 comments · newest first
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Domingo
2 months ago
I feel like they also help derive addresses. So, B is solid!
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Marion
2 months ago
Definitely! Option B makes the most sense to me.
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Tiera
2 months ago
I think private keys are crucial for signing transactions.
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Danica
3 months ago
They also sign transactions, that's a key function!
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Destiny
3 months ago
I thought public keys were enough, why do we need private ones?
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Hyman
3 months ago
Wait, can they really derive an address? Sounds sketchy.
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Dorcas
3 months ago
Totally agree, they keep your assets safe.
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Martha
3 months ago
Private keys are super important for security!
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Sunny
3 months ago
I’m confused about option C; I thought addresses were derived from public keys, not private ones.
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Tiara
4 months ago
I feel like option B is the right answer since it mentions signing transactions, which is definitely a key function of private keys.
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Andra
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question about how private keys protect public keys, but I can't recall the exact details.
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Sunshine
4 months ago
I think private keys are mainly used to sign transactions, but I'm not entirely sure if they also derive addresses.