A digital certificate is an online record of authenticityA "Record of Authenticity" is a cryptographic key that proves the legitimacy of any data. The record of authenticity consists... Read More that uses cryptographic techniques to bind a person or entity to a public keyA public key is a cryptographic key used to encrypt data. Any party can use a public key to encrypt... Read More. In the context of blockchainAs a distributed ledger technology (DLT), a blockchain is a digital ledger that can create an immutable record of transactions.... Read More, it is used as proof of ownershipA "proof of ownership" is a digital signature that allows a blockchain user to prove that they own a specific... Read More for digital assetsDigital assets are items of value that can be stored and traded electronically, including cryptocurrencies, tokens, smart contracts, and other... Read More such as cryptocurrencyCryptocurrency is decentralized digital currency secured by cryptography. Cryptocurrency utilizes cryptographic protocols to record ownership and prevent counterfeits (when ownership... Read More. In PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), digital certificates are issued by certificate authorities and serve to verify the identity of websites and individuals.
