One of the key aspects of the data and information age is the metaverse and the online space. This article shows that you need to be as up-to-date as possible when it comes to some of the available tech and systems that will drive the expansion and growth of the metaverse. Cryptocurrencies are one of these key drivers of the new ‘online and cloud world’ and, as such, as someone interested in technology and anything geeky, you need to know what this cryptocurrency is based on – cryptography.
Encrypted Data
The simplest form of protection offered by cryptography is the encryption of data. In its basic iteration, the encryption of data is the ability to change the form of data whilst in transition and then allow the receiver to use a decryption code to ‘unveil’ the true form and actual usability of the data. It is one of the key principles of cryptography and arguably the one that is easiest to institute and use. It is all about protecting the secrecy of all information in an age where it is so valuable. The ability to professionally and thoroughly encrypt and then decrypt any information is the key to cryptography and you should understand these basics if you’re going to engage in crypto investment and trading in the future.
Integrity
Another foundation of genuine cryptography must be the integrity of the data. It must be a given that the information has not been tampered with in transmission and you need to be able to prove this, as both the sender and the receiver of any crypto transactions and messages.
Then there is also the integrity of the exchange that you have chosen to use to trade in crypto. This is important due to the increase of bad actors in crypto exchanges, and hence, the increase in exchanges such as okx.com providing proof of reserves to assure users and prove the level of their integrity. This will go a long way to helping with mass adoption.
Up-to-Date
Even hashing the data can eventually be cracked and cyber criminals will figure out what each hash stands for unless you can keep it fresh or add nuances. It is, therefore, essential to have cryptography that is as up-to-date and current as possible and that is kept this way.
The Terms You Need to Understand
You additionally will be well placed to learn a little about ciphers – the shifting use of letters in the alphabet, which is the original basis of cryptography and coding to hide the message or data being sent. Lastly, the idea or concept and practice of creating polymorphic ciphers that can change themselves with each use.
The art of cryptography has been around for a long time and its recent use to underpin the transmission of data and information related to cryptocurrency transactions has brought it to the fore, in a form that is grounded on new and updated technology and capabilities. This article aimed to provide a basis for further research and reading.
