The Crypto API (often referred to as CryptoAPI) in Linux is a framework provided by the Linux kernel for cryptographic operations. It allows developers to integrate various cryptographic algorithms into the applications they build, providing essential functionality like encryption, decryption, hashing, and more. ### Key Features of Linux Crypto API: 1. **Modularity**: The Crypto API is designed to be modular, allowing developers to choose from a wide variety of cryptographic algorithms and implementations.
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