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# OpenPGP Signatures
Signatures are perhaps the single most central mechanism in OpenPGP. They act as the syntax that allows forming and interpreting rich statements about certificates and their components, as well as data.
Signatures are a fundamental mechanism within OpenPGP. They provide the syntax for forming and interpreting comprehensive statements about certificates and their components, as well as for ensuring the integrity and authenticity of data.
Without signatures, there would only be loose keys, impossible to associate with a certificate, or their owner. Signatures are the glue that allows for components (component keys and identity components) to be assembled into hierarchical certificates, and for messages to gain authenticity.
Without signatures, keys would remain unassociated with any certificate or owner. Signatures are crucial for binding component keys and identity components into hierarchical certificates and for establishing the authenticity of messages.
## Terminology