# Network Security

Security measures on the GAYA network are fundamental for protecting data integrity and ensuring a trusted environment:

* <mark style="color:purple;">**Encryption**</mark>**:** Encrypts data exchanged between nodes, safeguarding confidentiality.
* <mark style="color:purple;">**Signature Verification**</mark>**:** Validates cryptographic signatures on transactions and blocks to prevent unauthorized alterations.
* <mark style="color:purple;">**Anti-Sybil Measures**</mark>**:** Prevents malicious nodes from creating multiple fake identities, protecting the network from potential attacks.

These combined security layers—encryption, signature validation, and anti-Sybil defenses uphold the network’s reliability and protect users’ assets and data.

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