What invention from 1994 is widely credited as the critical technology that made e-commerce viable by enabling secure online transactions?

The landscape of retail was forever changed by the advent of e-commerce, but the journey from brick-and-mortar to digital storefronts has fascinating origins. This trivia question explores a pivotal moment in retail history that set the foundation for today's $4.9 trillion global e-commerce market. Test your knowledge about the early breakthrough that made secure online shopping possible and paved the way for giants like Amazon, Alibaba, and countless digital marketplaces.

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SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption protocol
The Internet Shopping Network (ISN)
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Digital wallet technology