ProofChain Blog
Deep dives into blockchain timestamping, Indian copyright law, BSA 2023, and everything creators need to know about protecting their intellectual property.
What Is Blockchain Timestamping and How Does It Work?
Learn how blockchain timestamping creates tamper-proof records of when creative works were created. Understand SHA-256 hashing, TSA certificates, and how ProofChain uses dual-layer protection.
5 Famous IP Theft Cases in India (And How Timestamps Could Have Changed the Outcome)
Explore 5 landmark intellectual property theft cases from India's creative industries. Learn why creators lost these battles and how blockchain timestamps could have provided the evidence they needed.
What Happens When a Creator Can't Prove They Were First: 7 Lessons from Real Disputes
From Bollywood screenplay disputes to music plagiarism cases, here are 7 lessons from real creative disputes where creators struggled to prove they were first.
The Creator's Legal Toolkit: Every Protection Method Ranked
A comprehensive ranking of every method Indian creators can use to protect their work — from poor man's copyright to blockchain timestamping. Learn what actually holds up in court.
BSA 2023 and Digital Evidence: What Every Indian Creator Must Know
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 rewrote how digital evidence works in Indian courts. Learn what Section 63 means for creators protecting their work, and how to make your evidence admissible.
ProofChain vs SWA vs Copyright Office: Which Protection Do You Need?
A detailed comparison of the three main ways Indian creators protect their work: SWA registration, Copyright Office registration, and blockchain timestamping with ProofChain.
How Dual-Layer Timestamping Works: Blockchain + TSA Explained
Understand why ProofChain uses both blockchain and TSA timestamps for creative work protection. Learn the technical differences, legal implications, and why one layer isn't enough.
The Real Cost of Not Protecting Your Creative Work
What happens when Indian creators don't protect their work before sharing it? Real scenarios, financial impacts, and emotional costs of creative theft — and why prevention costs almost nothing.
Zero-Knowledge Protection: Why Your Files Never Leave Your Device
Learn how ProofChain's zero-knowledge architecture protects your creative work without ever accessing, storing, or transmitting your actual files.
How to Verify a ProofChain Certificate (Free, Public, No Account Needed)
Step-by-step guide to independently verifying a ProofChain timestamp certificate. Check blockchain records, validate TSA signatures, and confirm file integrity.