# Encrypted Containers

**Encrypted Containers** are a secure way to encrypt data and share it with specific Keeta accounts. They provide end-to-end encryption with built-in access control.

### **What Are They For**

Encrypted Containers solve a common problem in blockchain systems: how to share private data securely. Use cases include:

* **KYC documents**: Share identity verification documents with compliant anchors
* **Private transaction details**: Share sensitive payment information
* **Confidential certificates**: Distribute verifiable credentials
* **Secure messaging**: Send encrypted data between accounts

### **How Are They Constructed**

An Encrypted Container:

1. **Encrypts plaintext** for each authorized recipient using their public key
2. **Optionally signs** the container to prove authenticity
3. **Serializes to ASN.1** format for compact, standardized encoding

### **Advantages of the SDK**

The Encrypted Container implementation in the Anchor SDK:

* **Handles cryptographic complexity**: You don't need to understand ASN.1, key derivation, or cipher modes
* **Manages access control**: Automatically encrypts keys for each recipient
* **Provides verification**: Built-in signature support for authenticity
* **Optimizes size**: Automatic compression for large payloads
* **Ensures compatibility**: Standard encoding works across different implementations

### **Example: Creating and Sharing an Encrypted Container**

{% @github-files/github-code-block url="<https://github.com/KeetaNetwork/keetanet-examples/blob/main/src/anchor/encrypted-container.ts>" %}


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