Cryptocurrency Q&A Can two people have the same private key?

Can two people have the same private key?

Carlo Carlo Sun Dec 15 2024 | 6 answers 1080
I am wondering if it's possible for two different people to share the same private key. Could there be a situation where two individuals have the identical private key? Can two people have the same private key?

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isabella_taylor_activist isabella_taylor_activist Tue Dec 17 2024
The security of cryptographic systems relies on the separation of public and private keys.

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Matteo Matteo Tue Dec 17 2024
It is impossible to derive the private key from the public key through any computational means.

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Bianca Bianca Tue Dec 17 2024
This fundamental principle ensures the safety of sharing public keys.

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Sara Sara Mon Dec 16 2024
Users can freely distribute their public keys for various purposes.

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Tommaso Tommaso Mon Dec 16 2024
Sharing a public key does not compromise the security of the associated private key.

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