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COUNTERWEIGHT

A chain of provenance solution for digital media

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Balance Generative AI

In an age where digital content is easily manipulated, trust and authenticity are paramount. By cryptographically hashing and signing file data at the moment of capture and using all available geolocation techniques, our solution guarantees that every piece of media is securely tracked and its integrity verified. Join us in revolutionizing the way digital media is safeguarded.

Balance Generative AI

Fight Misinformation

Trust in media is at an all-time low, journalists face significant challenges in proving the authenticity of their sources. By storing cryptographic hashes in on-chain smart contracts, Counterweight ensures that every piece of digital media is publicly verifiable, safeguarding its integrity from creation to publication. With this technology, journalists can confidently defend their work against misinformation and bolster their credibility.

Fight Misinformation

Prevent Fraud

Digital media fraud is a growing concern for insurance companies, leading to significant losses and trust issues. Our DLT-based chain of custody solution provides an unalterable record of digital assets, ensuring authenticity and transparency throughout the entire lifecycle. By adopting our system, insurers can dramatically reduce fraud risks and enhance client confidence

Prevent Fraud

Certify Evidence

Law enforcement agencies face significant challenges in ensuring the integrity of digital evidence, often risking tampering and chain of custody issues. Counterweight provides an immutable record that guarantees the authenticity and traceability of digital media from collection to courtroom. By implementing our system, agencies can enhance their investigative processes and bolster the credibility of their cases

Certify Evidence

How Counterweight Works

Capture Image

User takes a photo or video using mobile or USB connected camera.

Extract Metadata

Extract EXIF, GPS, and cell tower data

Generate Hashes

Compute and securely sign cryptographic hashes of image & metadata.

Store on Blockchain

Record hashes in an immutable smart contract.

Verify via Clients

Mobile app, browser extension, or social media clients verify authenticity in real time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Counterweight for?

The mobile app is designed to be used by professional photographers, news agencies, content creators, insurance adjusters and customers, and law enforcement officers and to certify images and video. The browser extension and social media plugins are meant to ne used by interested parties and the general public to verify them.

How does it guarantee authenticity?

By implementing robust cryptographic methods to ensure that media can only be certified through a physical camera and by verifying location at time of capture.

Why is blockchain necessary?

Blockchain or decentralized ledger technology is necessary to ensure immutability and transparency, guaranteeing that records are verifiable and trustable by anyone.