Question 1

How does Arkova verify documents without seeing them?

Accepted Answer

Arkova uses cryptographic fingerprinting (SHA-256) that runs entirely in your browser. We only store the fingerprint — a one-way mathematical proof — never the document itself. This fingerprint is then anchored to a permanent public record.

Question 2

Can anyone verify a credential?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Verification is completely open. Anyone with a verification link or QR code can confirm a document's authenticity and timestamp independently. No account or software required.

Question 3

What types of documents can I anchor?

Accepted Answer

Any digital file — PDFs, images, spreadsheets, presentations, contracts, certificates, transcripts. If it has a file, it can be fingerprinted and anchored.

Question 4

How is this different from DocuSign or other e-signature tools?

Accepted Answer

E-signature tools prove who signed a document. Arkova proves that a specific document existed at a specific time and has not been altered since. These are complementary — you can anchor a signed document to prove it hasn't changed after signing.

Question 5

Can I integrate Arkova into my existing systems?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Our Verification API lets you verify credentials programmatically with a single API call. Batch endpoints support up to 100 verifications per request. Webhook notifications provide real-time events.

Question 6

Is my data safe?

Accepted Answer

Your documents never leave your device — that's our foundational privacy guarantee, not just a feature. Fingerprints are anchored to a public, independently verifiable network. Even if our servers were compromised, your documents remain private because we never had them.

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