Non-Reversibility

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Non-reversibility signifies a property where certain operations or transformations applied to data cannot be easily undone or reverted to their original form. This concept is pivotal in ensuring data security and privacy. In Web3 applications, non-reversibility is harnessed through cryptographic techniques like irreversible hashing and encryption. These methods prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information, making it exceptionally challenging for anyone to reconstruct the original data from its transformed state. As a result, non-reversibility plays a vital role in safeguarding digital transactions, identities, and interactions within decentralized networks.