Which groundbreaking invention is widely credited as the first secure e-commerce transaction platform, enabling the retail revolution of the 1990s?

The world of retail was forever changed with the advent of e-commerce platforms. These digital marketplaces revolutionized how we shop, removing geographical barriers and transforming consumer habits. This trivia question takes you back to the early days of online shopping - a pivotal moment in retail history that would eventually disrupt traditional brick-and-mortar business models and lead to the creation of some of today's largest companies.

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Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption by Netscape in 1994
Amazon's 1-Click ordering patent filed in 1997
eBay's Feedback Forum system launched in 1996
PayPal's secure payment processing system in 1998