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In the course of publishing or otherwise disseminating a manuscript, it is incumbent upon the author to establish an unassailable record evidencing original creation. Traditional methods (for instance, self-addressed electronic correspondence) are subject to potential tampering or inadvertent loss. Accordingly, this procedure employs cryptographic checksums alongside blockchain-based timestamping to generate an immutable, legally cognizable record specifying the creation date and time of the document.
Utilizing the SHA‑256 algorithm, a unique 64‑hex‑character fingerprint is computed for any given file. The resultant checksum is sensitive to even the most minute alteration, thereby ensuring that any modification, however trivial, is definitively detectable. This mechanism guarantees the integrity and non‑repudiation of the file over its lifecycle.
For the purpose of effectuating a permanent and legally recognized record, the computed checksum is submitted for registration on the TRON blockchain. This action is executed through the AuthorshipClaim Smart Contract, thereby constituting a binding record of the file’s digital fingerprint.
Subsequent to registration, the SHA‑256 derived checksum is indelibly inscribed on the blockchain. The following hash is hereby presented as the official, recorded fingerprint:
It is incumbent upon the proprietor to recompute the checksum locally and ensure congruence with the blockchain record, thus affirming that the file remains unaltered.
The Smart Contract duly logs the precise block.timestamp at which the checksum registration is effected. This Unix‑epoch timestamp serves as incontrovertible evidence of the document’s existence at the stated moment. Interested parties may employ any standard epoch converter to render the timestamp in a conventional date and time format for verification purposes.
By integrating cryptographic verification with the immutable properties of blockchain technology, the process herein creates a decentralized and tamper‑evident record of authorship. Such documentation affords the author robust legal protection, substantiates priority, and secures the right to claim authorship, irrespective of any decision to withhold full public dissemination of the work.