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In our previous article, we explored whether human assets can be fully digitalized or tokenized, identifying two major barriers: authentic intention and legal recognition. Without a human-centric verification mechanism, digital signing opens the door to identity fraud, sloppy private key management, and legally baseless asset transfers. When trust and legal protection are missing, asset digitalization hits a wall.

Electronic signatures come in multiple formats; each designed for different use cases. This article compares the widely used PAdES format with the XAdES format that powers SelfieSign's SVS (Selfie Video Signature) file, exploring how these technologies differ and what makes each suited to different scenarios.