EIP-1271 Simplified: Smart Contract Signature Standards

Introduction EIP-1271 marks a significant milestone in Ethereum’s evolution. It addresses a critical gap: enabling smart contracts to verify signatures, a capability traditionally reserved for individuals with Externally Owned Accounts (EOAs)​. What is EIP-1271? EIP-1271 introduces a standard for contracts to authenticate signatures, much like a digital secretary confirming the authenticity of a signature on a document. […]