keys

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Crypto transactions rely on two keys: one private, one public.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

One of the most promising approaches is quantum cryptography, which uses individual photons to generate encryption keys.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

You should never be required to hand over the keys to the car.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

The Travelodge hotel chain says it has made changes to its door key policy to ensure additional or replacement keys were only issued with permission from the person staying in the room.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

In a week they’d get their keys back, but they’d have a better sense of my point of view, and maybe they’d remember to give me a ride now and then.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen