This is a submission for DEV Computer Science Challenge v24.06.12: One Byte Explainer.

Explainer

Public Key Cryptography: Uses two keys – one public for encryption, one private for decryption. Secures internet communication, digital signatures, and cryptocurrency. Vital for online security, banking, and confidential messaging.

Additional Context

Composed by two AI personas of mine, Conceptor the Idea Condensor and Hyperion the STEM Explainer, acting in concert on the OpenAI Playground.