Questions tagged [cipher]

CryptoBaroness Fri Dec 13 2024 | 7 answers 1366

I'm trying to understand cryptography and I came across the term 'cipher'. Could someone explain what a cipher is in the context of cryptography?

Giulia Fri Dec 13 2024 | 5 answers 1510

I'm interested in learning about cryptology, specifically ciphers. Could someone explain what a cipher is in the context of cryptology and how it's used for encoding and decoding messages?

WhisperVoyager Tue Nov 19 2024 | 6 answers 1262

I'm curious about the purpose of a crypto cipher. I want to understand its practical applications and how it functions in the realm of cryptography.

SumoMighty Tue Nov 19 2024 | 6 answers 1185

I am interested in purchasing a cipher in India and would like to know its current price in the market.

SeoulSerenitySeeker Sun Sep 08 2024 | 6 answers 1305

Could it be possible for Cipher, a company or entity, to act as an underwriter for Bitcoin? As we know, underwriters are typically financial institutions that assess the risk and feasibility of a new security offering, such as an initial public offering (IPO) of stock, and then help sell the securities to investors. However, Bitcoin is a decentralized cryptocurrency, not a traditional security, and it does not have a central authority or issuing body. Given this, it's not immediately clear how Cipher could function as an underwriter for Bitcoin. On the other hand, Cipher could potentially be involved in facilitating the trading or exchange of Bitcoin, or providing other financial services related to the cryptocurrency. But to say that Cipher is an underwriter of Bitcoin in the traditional sense would likely be inaccurate. So, my question is: Could Cipher be involved in some way with Bitcoin, perhaps by providing services or facilitating transactions, but is it accurate to describe them as an underwriter of the cryptocurrency?