ScienceAugust 10, 2026

cryptosystems

KRIP-toh-sis-temz

Definition

Technological frameworks or protocols that utilize cryptography to secure communications, data, or digital assets, such as the encryption used in blockchain networks.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'kryptos' meaning 'hidden' and the Greek 'systēma' meaning 'organized whole' or 'body of interconnected parts'.

In the news

The article warns that quantum computers will eventually have the power to break current cryptosystems, which would allow attackers to steal private keys and assets.

Quantum Q-Day Threat: Exchange Hot Wallets and Tether Issuance Keys at Greater Risk Than Satoshi's Bitcoin

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