DataSeal

Prove your data existed before anyone disputes it.

Proof of origin. Clone-proof. Timestamped. Cryptographic evidence, anchored to the blockchain.

Certificate of Existence

Blockchain-anchored proof

Verified

Original file

contract-final.pdf

Proof of origin

HashSHA-256

Clone-proof fingerprint

9f2c4e8b1a73d0c5…e4a81d

Timestamped

Why DataSeal

Evidence you can trust, verify, and share

Whether protecting intellectual property, documenting contracts, or proving authorship — DataSeal gives you cryptographic certainty in a world where ideas travel faster than ever.

The AI era

Scared AI will steal your idea before you get a chance?

You draft a concept, paste notes into a chatbot to refine them, share a deck with one collaborator — and the window to claim “I had this first” starts closing. Tomorrow someone else ships something similar. A model outputs something eerily close. Without a record, it becomes your word against the internet.

DataSeal doesn't stop copying — nothing can. What it does is give you dated, verifiable proof that your exact bytes existed at a specific moment, before you went wide with them.

Novels & scriptsProduct specsPrompts & research

Seal before you share

Hash-only mode fingerprints your draft without storing the original. Iterate locally, pitch when ready — your proof is already anchored.

Prove you were first

A blockchain-backed timestamp is independent evidence of when your exact work existed — not a screenshot, not a gut feeling.

Keep the full idea private

You never have to upload sensitive source material. Only the irreversible hash leaves your control — perfect for unreleased IP.

Don't wait for a dispute. Timestamp your work while it's still only yours.

Seal your idea now

Proof of origin

Every file and text payload gets a unique cryptographic fingerprint. Prove you created or possessed the original — not a copy.

Clone-proof evidence

SHA-256 fingerprints are irreversible and tamper-evident. Duplicates cannot forge your proof — only identical bytes match.

Timestamped existence

Anchor when your data existed with blockchain-backed references. Independent verification anytime, anywhere.

Process

How it works

Three steps from original content to cryptographically anchored proof.

1

Capture

Upload your original

Add files, documents, drafts, or text. Your content is fingerprinted locally — proof of origin starts here.

2

Protect

Choose your proof mode

Hash-only for maximum privacy, encrypted for secure storage, or public for open verification.

3

Anchor

Get timestamped evidence

We anchor a clone-proof fingerprint to the blockchain. Independent proof of existence — verifiable forever.

Proof modes

Hash, encrypted, or public

Char fingerprint

Standard SHA-256 digest

Client-side option

Hash locally, never upload

Use cases

Real proof for real stakes

From unreleased IP to signed contracts — cryptographic evidence when timing and origin matter.

Protect unreleased ideas

Seal a draft, spec, or script with a hash-only proof before you share it with collaborators, investors, or AI tools.

Why DataSeal

Document contracts & agreements

Anchor the exact version of a contract or exhibit at signing time — clone-proof evidence anyone can verify later.

Read a certificate

Prove authorship of creative work

Timestamp manuscripts, designs, and research notes with a blockchain-backed record of when your bytes existed.

How hashing works
Contracts & exhibitsNovels & scriptsProduct specsResearch notesLegal disclosuresPrompt libraries

Modes

Proof modes

Same clone-proof backbone — different privacy levels for every payload.

Proof of origin

Hash

Store a clone-proof fingerprint without storing the original. Maximum privacy.

Typical use · IP, contracts & sensitive data

Encrypted vault

Encrypted

Encrypt in your browser before anchoring. Only you hold the decryption key.

Typical use · Privileged documents

Public record

Public

Readable content with timestamped proof. Simple public verification.

Typical use · Disclosures & notices

Distribute

Share proofs your way

Publish a live public certificate anyone can open — or download a portable package that works offline.

Live link

Public proof page

Create a shareable URL for any sealed entry. Recipients see the certificate, hash, and anchoring details — no account required. Revoke the link anytime.

dataseal.net/proof/a7k2…

Certificate of Existence

SHA-256 · 9f86d0…c3b2
  • Open in any browser — verify without signing in
  • Optional payload download under your control
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Offline ZIP

Portable proof package

Download a self-contained archive you can email, archive, or attach to a case file. Includes an offline certificate with local hash validation — no network required.

proof-package.zip

  • certificate.htmlOffline-readable certificate
  • proof.jsonMachine-readable Merkle record
  • README.txtHow to verify locally
  • Works offline — ideal for long-term custody
  • Same cryptographic record as the live page
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Workspace

Your proof dashboard

View timestamp certificates, verification status, and clone-proof fingerprints in one place.

contract.pdf

Today

Verified
Hash

invoice-text

Yesterday

Sealed
Encrypted

public-note

2 days ago

Published
Public

Plans

Credit-based pricing

One credit = one timestamped proof of existence. Each certificate is clone-proof and blockchain-anchored.

Upgrade tiers expand your credit pool and storage headroom for encrypted and public uploads.

Starter

$10USD

No lock-in contract

50 timestamp credits

Up to 50MB

Perfect for individuals proving origin of key documents and drafts.
Choose Starter

Pro

Recommended

$20USD

No lock-in contract

200 timestamp credits

Up to 200MB

Built for teams needing clone-proof evidence at scale.
Choose Pro

Developer

$35USD

Per month

2,000 timestamp credits / month

Up to 500MB / month

Built for developers automating hash-only proof creation via the REST API.Hash-only · REST API included
Choose Developer

Assurance

Built for verifiable proof

You choose how much data DataSeal.net persists: hash-only fingerprints for proof of origin, client-encrypted payloads for secure vaults, or readable public records. Each pathway creates clone-proof, deterministic evidence you can verify independently — even years later.

Encrypted entries mean your key material is as critical as the content itself — treat backups, secret managers, or HSMs with the same seriousness you would bank credentials or legal exhibits.

Hash mode never requires storing the original file inside DataSeal.net — you retain custody of the authoritative bytes while we anchor an irreversible, clone-proof fingerprint to the ledger.

DataSeal.net reinforces proof of origin and timestamped existence — not legal standing on its own. Pair records with broader policies and counsel when disputes arise.

Prove it existed.Before the dispute starts.

Create clone-proof, timestamped evidence of origin in minutes. Browser-side cryptography and independent verification — built for creators, teams, and professionals.