digital signature

Phonetic: /ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈsɪgnətʃər/

Part of Speech: noun

Category: To be determined

A short string of data a user produces for a document using a private key such that anyone with the corresponding public key, the signature, and the document can verify that (1) the document was 'signed' by the owner of that particular private key, and (2) the document was not changed after it was signed.

Definition source: Consensys Software Inc., A Blockchain Glossary for Beginners

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A cryptographic tool to verify the authenticity and integrity of digital data, ensuring the security of data communication and cryptocurrency transactions.

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Date first recorded: 2025-01-31

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