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wordsmithing ch02.asciidoc #7

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Ed Eykholt 2014-07-28 21:30:42 -07:00
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@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ Transactions are like a journal entry record in a double-entry bookkeeping ledge
.Transaction As Double-Entry Bookkeeping
image::images/Transaction_Double_Entry.png["Transaction Double-Entry"]
The transaction contains proof of ownership for each amount of bitcoin (inputs) whose value is transferred, in the form of a digital signature from the owner, that can be independently validated by anyone. In bitcoin terms, "spending" is signing the value of a previous transaction for which you have the keys over to a new owner identified by a bitcoin address.
The transaction also contains proof of ownership for each amount of bitcoin (inputs) whose value is transferred, in the form of a digital signature from the owner, which can be independently validated by anyone. In bitcoin terms, "spending" is signing the value (or a portion of the value) received from previous transaction for which you have the keys over to a new owner identified by a bitcoin address.
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