crypto

Meanings

• noun

  Relating to or using cryptography for securing communication or information.

  - "The use of crypto in securing online transactions is becoming more common."
  - "Crypto algorithms are used to protect sensitive data."

• noun

  A digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange using cryptography to secure transactions.

  - "Bitcoin and Ethereum are popular examples of crypto."
  - "Crypto prices can be volatile."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crypto
prism , gym , limb

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Variants

List of all variants of crypto that leads to same result
crypto , cryptos , crypt- , crypto-

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek word 'kryptos', meaning hidden.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first recorded use of the term 'crypto' was in 1976 in a paper by Whitfield Diffie and Martin Hellman.

2. The word 'crypto' is also used in biology to describe certain species that are difficult to identify.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Cryptography: The practice of securing communication or information by converting it into a code to prevent unauthorized access.

2. Blockchain: A decentralized, digital ledger that records transactions across multiple computers.

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Culture

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Crypto has been a significant part of popular culture in recent years, particularly in the context of digital currencies. It has been the subject of numerous articles, documentaries, and even movies.

How to Memorize "crypto"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a lock and key, where the key is the private key and the lock is the public key. Crypto is the secure communication or transaction that takes place between them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate crypto with security and secrecy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Crypto is like a secret code that keeps your information safe.

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