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2. An OpenPGP *component key* includes either an "OpenPGP primary key" or an "OpenPGP subkey." It is a building block of an OpenPGP certificate, consisting of a cryptographic keypair coupled with some invariant metadata, such as key creation time.
3. An "OpenPGP certificate" (or "OpenPGP key") consists of several component keys, identity components, and other elements. These certificates are dynamic, evolving over time as components are added, expire, or are marked as invalid.
In the following section, we'll look at the two OpenPGP-specific layers (2 and 3).
The following section will delve into the OpenPGP-specific layers (2 and 3) to provide a clearer understanding of their roles within OpenPGP certificates.
For a discussion of private key material in OpenPGP, see the chapter {ref}`private_key_chapter`. Bindings that connect the components of a certificate are discussed in our chapter {ref}`certifications_chapter`. For much more detail on the internal (packet) structure of certificates and keys refer to our chapter {ref}`zoom_certificates`. Additionally, managing certificates, and understanding their authentication and trust models are vital topics. While this document briefly touches upon these aspects, they are integral to working proficiently with OpenPGP.
## Structure of OpenPGP certificates