Authenticity refers to the quality of being original and genuine. In the context of digital assetsDigital assets are items of value that can be stored and traded electronically, including cryptocurrencies, tokens, smart contracts, and other... and blockchainAs a distributed ledger technology (DLT), a blockchain is a digital ledger that can create an immutable record of transactions...., authenticity refers to the ability to verify that a particular digital asset is what it purports to be. For example, in a transfer of ownershipEvery transaction and block on a blockchain has an owner. An owner is any entity (person, group, or organization) with... of a digital asset like BitcoinBitcoin is a cryptocurrency. It operates without the need for a central authority like a central bank or a company,..., both parties must agree on its current value and authenticity. A digital certificateA digital certificate is an online record of authenticity that uses cryptographic techniques to bind a person or entity to... is considered authentic if the Certificate Authority (CA)A certificate authority (CA) is a body that issues digital certificates. These digital certificates verify the identity of individuals or... verifies it and the certificate has not been tampered with.
