Which technological innovation, first implemented in 1994, is widely credited with enabling secure e-commerce by protecting sensitive payment information online?

Before Amazon dominated online shopping, a groundbreaking invention revolutionized retail by enabling secure transactions over the internet. This innovation fundamentally transformed how consumers purchase products and paved the way for the multi-trillion dollar e-commerce industry we know today. Test your knowledge about this pivotal technological breakthrough that bridged the gap between traditional retail and the digital marketplace.

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SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption
PayPal's digital wallet system
The Amazon 1-Click patent
QR code payment technology