Glossary term

Digital Signature

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…

  • Updated August 17, 2018
  • First published April 25, 2018
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Definition

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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.