Author(s)

Yanjun Zhan ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Guangdong Deyang Law Firm, Guangdong, Zhuhai, 519000, China

Corresponding Author

Yanjun Zhan

ABSTRACT

As a key element of digital transaction, electronic signature improves transaction efficiency, but it also faces security risks such as information disclosure, identity fraud and uncertainty of legal effect. Blockchain technology provides a new way to solve these problems with its decentralized, tamper-proof and transparent characteristics. Firstly, this paper analyzes the application of blockchain technology in ensuring the non-tampering, integrity and traceability of electronic signatures, and points out its advantages in preventing signatures from being disguised or tampered with. Then, it discusses how blockchain technology can enhance the legal effect of electronic signature, including its influence on the basis of legal effect of electronic signature, its application in electronic contract signing and its promotion effect on legal effect. In addition, the paper also discusses the challenges faced by blockchain technology in the field of electronic signature, such as insufficient technical maturity, privacy protection issues and conflicts with the traditional legal system, and puts forward corresponding solutions, including continuous technological innovation and the establishment of a legal and compliance framework that adapts to the characteristics of blockchain. Through these discussions, this paper aims to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for the wide application and development of blockchain technology in the field of electronic signature.

KEYWORDS

Blockchain technology; Security and legal effect; Electronic signature

CITE THIS PAPER

Yanjun Zhan. Discussion on the security and legal effect of electronic signature based on blockchain technology. Science of Law Journal (2026). Vol. 5, No.1, 27-32. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/DOI: 10.23977/law.2026.050105.

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