Certified Bitcoin Professional Practice Exam

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How are private keys related to Bitcoin addresses?

Private keys are generated randomly without relation
Private keys are derived from addresses
Private keys and addresses are the same
Addresses generate multiple private keys

The correct answer is: Private keys are derived from addresses

Private keys are fundamental to the functionality of Bitcoin addresses. A Bitcoin address is not derived from a private key, but rather, a private key is used to create a Bitcoin address. When a user generates a private key, it is then subjected to a process known as hashing through cryptographic algorithms, such as SHA-256 and RIPEMD-160, to produce the corresponding Bitcoin address. This address serves as a public identifier that others can use to send funds to the owner of the private key, but only the holder of the private key can access and control the funds associated with that address. This relationship is crucial, as it ensures that while the Bitcoin address is shared publicly for transactions, the private key remains confidential and secure. The security and integrity of Bitcoin as a digital currency rely on this asymmetric relationship between private keys and addresses. Thus, understanding that the private key serves as the source from which a Bitcoin address is generated is key to comprehending how Bitcoin wallets function and the importance of protecting private keys.