|
|
|
|
@ -53,13 +53,6 @@ key that allows the private key to be used to generate signatures on
|
|
|
|
|
messages. This signature can be validated against the public key without
|
|
|
|
|
revealing the private key.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
When spending bitcoin, the current bitcoin owner presents her public key
|
|
|
|
|
and a signature (different each time, but created from the same private
|
|
|
|
|
key) in a transaction to spend those bitcoin. Through the presentation
|
|
|
|
|
of the public key and signature, everyone in the Bitcoin network can
|
|
|
|
|
verify and accept the transaction as valid, confirming that the person
|
|
|
|
|
transferring the bitcoin owned them at the time of the transfer.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
[TIP]
|
|
|
|
|
====
|
|
|
|
|
((("keys and addresses", "overview of", "key pairs")))In most wallet
|
|
|
|
|
|
David A. Harding
1 year ago