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Board Bitcoin Discussion
Re: Ownership vs Possession of bitcoins
by
w00ly
on 04/09/2011, 00:37:59 UTC
because those bitcoin must be digitally signed to you for you to have possession. Bitcoin possession = ownership

Type of signature is, of course, irrelevant in the eyes of the law.

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  • the parties must intend to create a legal relationship; and
  • the parties must consent.
Your initiation of a transfer and signing of the transaction are both your intent and consent, respectively.