diff --git a/core/java/src/net/i2p/crypto/KeyFactory.java b/core/java/src/net/i2p/crypto/KeyFactory.java
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+package net.i2p.crypto;
+
+/**
+ * Make KeyPairs
+ *
+ * @since 0.9.44
+ */
+public interface KeyFactory {
+
+    public KeyPair getKeys();
+
+}