Document & Verification Layer
Introduction
The Document & Verification Layer enables secure, tamper-proof, and verifiable document management within the SafePulse ecosystem. It empowers individuals, businesses, and enterprises to create, verify, and timestamp digital documents on-chain, ensuring authenticity, integrity, and enforceability.
This layer is ideal for:
- Legal and compliance documentation
- Intellectual property proof and timestamping
- Smart-contract-linked document verification
- Auditable, verifiable documents for enterprise workflows
All services in this layer leverage on-chain proof mechanisms and decentralized storage to guarantee security, transparency, and user control.
Layer Overview
| Layer Name | Description | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Document & Verification | Provides secure, verifiable, and tamper-proof document management and on-chain proof services. | Verifiable Documents, Document Registry |
Key Objectives of the Layer:
- Ensure document authenticity and integrity
- Provide revocable document options
- Offer cost-effective proof of document existence
- Integrate documents seamlessly with smart contract agreements
Services in Document & Verification Layer
1. Verifiable Documents
Purpose: Create secure, tamper-proof, revocable, and blockchain-backed document verification contract, with optional linking to smart contracts for automated enforcement.
Key Features:
- Revocable and contract-linkable documents
- Stored locally or in decentralized storage (IPFS, Arweave, or centralized hosts)
- On-chain proof of authenticity
- Automated On-chain cryptographic verification
- Example deployment: 9 Rune per document
How It Works:
- User strore thir document, enter identifier od document and creates a Verifiable Document contract.
- Document metadata and proof are stored on-chain; content remain off-chain but verifiable.
- Document can be linked to Pledge Contracts for automated verification and payment syncing.
Use Case Example:
- A company issues a compliance document to a vendor. The document is manageable and verifiable on-chain, and can be used to trigger contract milestones or payment releases.
Benefits:
- Tamper-proof and secure – Blockchain ensures integrity
- Contract integration – Links directly to Pledge Contracts for automated verification and payment syncing
- Revocability – Documents can be revoked by issuers and controllers of contract if needed
Drawbacks:
- Requires management of decentralized storage
- Deployment may incur Rune token costs
Related Services / Cross-links:
- Pledge Contract: For milestone-based contracts linked to documents and secure payments tied to verified documents
2. Document Registry
Purpose: Provide low-cost, on-chain proof of document existence for timestamping, authorship claims, and IP verification.
Key Features:
- Lightweight and public registry
- Cost-effective solution compared to Verifiable Document contract
- Immutable on-chain cryptographic proof and automated on-chain document verification
How It Works:
- User store docuemnt and enter document identifier and registers the document.
- Data will be registered in SafePulse document registry smart contract and will be verifiable and managable.
- Anyone can verify the document’s existence and authenticity.
Use Case Example:
- An author timestamps a manuscript’s hash to prove authorship. Later, if needed, they can show the timestamped hash to assert intellectual property rights.
Benefits:
- Cost-effective – Minimal on-chain storage fees
- Public verification – Anyone can verify existence and timestamp
- Lightweight – Ideal for frequent document verification
- Immutable proof – On-chain records cannot be tampered with
Drawbacks:
- Does not store full document content
- Limited functionality compared to Verifiable Documents
Layer Benefits Summary
| Service | Key Advantages |
|---|---|
| Verifiable Documents | Tamper-proof, revocable, contract-linked documents |
| Document Registry | Lightweight, cost-effective, immutable proof of existence |
Overall Layer Benefits:
- Trustworthy Documents – On-chain verification ensures authenticity
- Contract Integration – Documents can trigger or validate on-chain
- Cost Efficiency – Public registry reduces overhead for proofs
- Auditability – Immutable on-chain records support compliance and legal needs
- Revocability – Documents can be suspended or revoked if necessary
The Document & Verification Layer provides SafePulse users with secure, verifiable, and blockchain-backed document services. By combining Verifiable Documents and a lightweight registry, this layer ensures trust, proof of authenticity, and enforceability, forming a reliable foundation for compliance, legal, and IP workflows.