Which technological innovation, first widely implemented in the late 1990s, is credited with dramatically increasing consumer trust in e-commerce by securing online transactions?

In the evolving landscape of online shopping, certain technological breakthroughs have fundamentally changed how we buy and sell products. This trivia question focuses on a pivotal innovation that transformed e-commerce from a risky venture into a mainstream shopping method. Test your knowledge about the key developments that helped build consumer trust in digital marketplaces and enabled the e-commerce boom we see today.

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SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption
One-click purchasing patents
Digital shopping carts
Customer review systems