private key
noun
a decryption key known only to its owner, allowing the decryption of messages that have been encrypted using a public key with which it is paired.
private keys
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pluralof private key.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In other words, BitGo provides custody and wallet services, storing digital assets securely through the use of private keys and hardware wallets similar to USB drives, for holders of Bitcoin and other cryptos.
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
Some printed out private keys to access their Bitcoin and stored the paper somewhere safe.
From Slate ● Mar. 28, 2025
When it comes to storing your private keys or the codes necessary to access crypto assets, you may need a hardware wallet — also known as a "cold wallet" — for offline safety.
From Salon ● Mar. 26, 2025
It said the majority of crypto stolen this year was due to compromised private keys - which are used to control access to users' assets on crypto platforms.
From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2024
Spence, the despatcher, on the early night trick, got it—and Carleton and Regan, at their homes, got it in a hurried call from Spence over their private keys, that brought them running to headquarters.
From The Night Operator by Frank L. (Frank Lucius) Packard
