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What is a Digital Signature in Bitcoin?

A digital signature in Bitcoin is a cryptographic proof that the owner of a Bitcoin address authorized a transaction.

Think of it like a mathematical signature created by your wallet that proves:

  • You own the Bitcoin being spent
  • You approved the transaction
  • The transaction was not altered after signing

Unlike a handwritten signature, a Bitcoin signature is produced using advanced cryptography and can be verified by anyone in the network.

Key idea:

Your wallet never proves your identity — it only proves ownership of a private key.