Key Pair vs Public Key

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Key Pair
intermediate
fundamentals

A key pair is the matched set of a private key and its corresponding public key used in cryptocurrency systems, where the private key creates digital signatures and proves ownership while the public key verifies signatures and generates addresses.

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Public Key
intermediate
fundamentals

A public key is cryptographic code derived from your private key that can be safely shared, generating your public address where people send cryptocurrency.

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