Public Key
A public key is like your crypto account number, it allows others to send you funds.
Quick Reference:
Safe to Give Out. Receive Funds.
Expanded Explanation:
Public keys are created in pairs with private keys. The privat key is sectret but the public key can be shared. From it, a wallet address is generated, which looks like a long string of letters and numbers. When someone wants to pay you, they send funds to your public address. This system allows transactions to be transparent yet secure.