Secure internet transactions mostly use public key cryptography, which is pretty good but can in principle be hacked by a sneaky eavesdropper or someone with a powerful enough computer. (newscientist.com)
«[Nakamoto] built a protocol that made use of multiple cryptographic digest algorithms and novel uses of public key cryptography to build bitcoin,» Perklin elucidates. (bitcoinist.com)
«[The] Tetra app and web platform will create a simple experience for users,» reads the announcement, adding that users won't need to know about public key cryptography and smart contracts. (bitcoinmagazine.com)