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... Read More and blockchainAs a distributed ledger technology (DLT), a blockchain is a digital ledger that can create an immutable record of transactions.... Read More, 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... Read More of a digital asset like BitcoinOne bitcoin is a unit of the virtual currency called Bitcoin. BTC is the ticker symbol for Bitcoin, and refers... Read More, 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... Read More 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... Read More verifies it and the certificate has not been tampered with.
