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Digital Signature

Definition

A digital signature is a cryptographic mechanism used to verify the authenticity and integrity of digital messages or documents. It provides assurance to the recipient that the message originated from the claimed sender and has not been altered in transit. This is achieved by using a private key to generate a unique hash of the data, which can then be verified by anyone possessing the corresponding public key. Digital signatures are fundamental to securing transactions and communications across blockchain networks and other digital systems.