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Open Source Stage Day 1 - Bitcoin 2022 in Miami

Citadel Dispatch

CHAPTER

Exploring Signatures in Bitcoin: ECDSA vs. Schnorr

The chapter delves into the differences between ECDSA and Schnorr signature algorithms in Bitcoin, particularly in the context of the taproot upgrade. It explains how signatures are generated, verified, and the historical background of the two algorithms. The discussion emphasizes the practical advantages of Schnorr in enabling advanced cryptographic tricks like multi-signatures and adapter signatures.

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