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Ecdsa
The Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) is a cryptographic algorithm used in blockchain networks such as Bitcoin and Ethereum to verify transaction authenticity. It ensures that only the holder of a private key can authorize transactions.
Example
“When a user sends Bitcoin, ECDSA generates a digital signature from their private key that the network can verify without ever revealing the key itself, ensuring the transaction is legitimate.”