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Transaction signing

Transaction signing is the cryptographic act of authorizing transaction data with a private key so a network can verify that the authorized account approved the action.

Published and reviewed: 2 October 2026.

Definition: Transaction signing is the cryptographic act of authorizing transaction data with a private key so a network can verify that the authorized account approved the action.

Signing does not necessarily mean 'sending coins'; wallets may also sign messages, contract interactions or approvals depending on the network and application.

How this concept appears in Terenval Wallet

Terenval Wallet presents transaction flows for supported networks and users should verify destination, network and amount before authorizing a signature.

Important: A valid signature can authorize harmful actions too, so understand what the wallet is asking you to approve.

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Why the term matters

Practical meaning

Signing does not necessarily mean 'sending coins'; wallets may also sign messages, contract interactions or approvals depending on the network and application.

Safety

A valid signature can authorize harmful actions too, so understand what the wallet is asking you to approve.

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Sources and review

Terenval product statements are first-party information.