Definition

Digital Signature

noun DIJ-ih-tul SIG-nuh-cher

A unique digital identifier that allows for a user to distinctly recognise and validate a file or transaction, usually through the use of a cryptographic hash similar to a public key.

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The wallet created a digital signature to authorize the transaction.

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