> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.w3xshare.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.w3xshare.com/platform/encryption.md).

# Encryption

Encryption is one of the key parts of the solution. W3XShare utilises AES-randomly generated secret key to enable end-to-end encryption.

A random secret key is generated to encrypt content, which is shared between wallet client A (i.e. sender) and wallet client B (i.e. receiver). Content is encrypted with AES encryption (i.e. Advanced Encryption Standard). The receiver obtains the secret key from a sender using external communication (i.e. email, chat…) to decrypt the content.

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**Explainer:** Randomly generated secret key must be delivered to the receiver via external communication (email, chat...)
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