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SELF Validate

Overview​

SELF Validate is a comprehensive data validation and verification system built on SELF Chain. It provides tamper-evident proof of data integrity using blockchain technology, enabling users to validate, verify, and certify digital assets with cryptographic certainty.

System Architecture​

The SELF Validate system follows this workflow:

  1. Data Upload: Users or applications upload data for validation
  2. Validation Engine: Processes data using one of three methods:
    • Full Validation: Complete file hashing using SHA3-256
    • Segmented Validation: Validates large files in configurable segments
    • Byte-by-byte Validation: Pattern matching for partial integrity checks
  3. Blockchain Storage: All validation hashes are stored immutably on SELF Chain
  4. Report Generation: Creates PDF certificates or NFT-based validation proofs
  5. Verification: Users can verify data integrity against blockchain records at any time

The entire process ensures cryptographic proof of data integrity with tamper-evident blockchain storage.

Key Features​

Data Integrity Verification​

  • Full file verification using SHA3-256 hashing
  • Support for large files through segmented verification
  • Pattern-based matching for partial validation

Blockchain-Based Certification​

  • Immutable record of data validation on SELF Chain
  • Timestamp anchoring for proof-of-existence
  • Verifiable cryptographic proofs

Multiple Verification Methods​

  • Full data hashing for complete file validation
  • Configuration-driven segmented validation
  • Byte-by-byte pattern matching for partial integrity checking
  • Data-by-reference validation against on-chain records

Enterprise-Ready Features​

  • API for seamless integration
  • Report generation with PDF certificates
  • Optional NFT-based validation certificates
  • Audit trail capabilities

Use Cases​

Document Certification​

Validate the authenticity and integrity of important documents such as contracts, certificates, and legal papers.

Digital Asset Verification​

Ensure the integrity of digital assets including media files, software packages, and data exports.

Supply Chain Validation​

Validate documentation and data across complex supply chains to ensure authenticity at each stage.

Compliance and Audit​

Create immutable audit trails and proof of compliance for regulatory requirements.

Intellectual Property Protection​

Timestamp and validate creative works, research, and intellectual property to establish proof of creation.

Getting Started​

Integration Options​

  1. Direct API Integration: Integrate with your applications using our REST API
  2. Command-Line Tools: Use our CLI tools for file validation and verification
  3. Web Interface: Access the web-based portal for manual validation operations

Sample Integration​

use self_chain::validate::{ValidationClient, ValidationOptions};

async fn validate_document(file_path: &str) -> Result<ValidationProof, ValidationError> {
    let client = ValidationClient::new("https://api.self.app/validate");
    
    let options = ValidationOptions::new()
        .with_full_verification(true)
        .with_segment_size(1024)
        .with_report_generation(true);
        
    client.validate_file(file_path, options).await
}

Pricing​

A volume of API tokens per month will be allocated to various pricing tiers, suitable for any size development team or organization. Details to follow.

Security​

SELF Validate leverages the security properties of SELF Chain and provides additional layers of cryptographic verification. All validations are signed, timestamped, and immutably recorded on the blockchain for maximum security and trust.

Roadmap​

  • Q3 2025: Initial release with core validation features
  • Q4 2025: Enhanced reporting and enterprise integrations
  • Q1 2026: Advanced verification methods and performance optimizations
  • Q2 2026: Mobile SDKs and expanded client libraries