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The following section will delve into the OpenPGP-specific layers (2 and 3) to provide a clearer understanding of their roles within OpenPGP certificates. 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 ## Structure of OpenPGP certificates
An OpenPGP certificate (or "OpenPGP key") is a collection of an arbitrary number of elements[^packets]: An OpenPGP certificate (or "OpenPGP key") is a collection of an arbitrary number of elements[^packets]: