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ECDSA Signatures

Definition

ECDSA signatures are digital verification methods based on elliptic curve cryptography. These signatures provide authenticity and integrity for digital messages and transactions, ensuring that data originates from a legitimate sender and remains unaltered. They are a core component of many cryptocurrency systems, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, for authorizing asset transfers. The algorithm relies on complex mathematical problems associated with elliptic curves to maintain security.