A blockchain certificate is a permanent digital record for a physical or digital work. Each certificate is linked to a provenance record which includes at least one image, the name of the creator, creation title, production date, medium, dimensions, edition (if relevant), current owner key, URL, secure QR code and a blockchain address.

Verisart's patented certification reflects verified information about the creator, issuer and object. The status of the certificate is reflected by the panel and badge type.

Unlike paper certificates, our certificates are not static. You can upgrade your certificate anytime and record your verified changes with further information.

Certificate status is displayed by the badge type and in the certificate panel.

Unverified Records do not confer any authenticity or ownership. Unverified Records have:

Issuer Certificate are used by verified businesses who are issuing certificates where the creator cannot or has not authorized the issuer. Issuer certificates have:

Certificates of Authenticity are used by creators or businesses authorized by the creator. For creators who are certifying their own work, the issuer and creator are the same. Certificates of Authenticity have:

Certificates of Authenticity Plus are used by creators or businesses authorized by the creator with a secure identifier between the physical item and the digital certificate.

Certificates of Authenticity Plus have:

The Certificate Panel displays verification, details and history about the certificate.

Displays information about the 'Creator' and 'Issuer' of the item.

Verified creators display a tick by their name to show they are verified.

Displays level of information about the item (metadata) and level of verification (completeness)

Verified issuer

An issuer who has provided identity verification (government ID). Businesses provide additional verifiable business details.

Creator authorized

Creator authorized means the certificate is created directly by the creator or by a businesses authorized by the creator (for example a gallery).

Extended object details

Extended object details refer to additional information about the item. The criteria for extended object details are listed below:

History displays all changes to a certificate. Each event is clearly timestamped with a link to the blockchain transaction ID providing a trusted timeline of the certificate history.

Unlike paper certificates, our patented certificates evolve over time. Certificate status is updated automatically after you verify your identity, provide additional information or add a secure identifier.

All changes to the certificate are registered on the blockchain, proving a clear and trusted timeline of the certificate’s evolution.

Here are a few ways of upgrading your certificate status:

If the issuer is not verified

If the creator is not verified

Provide more details about the object

You can download a permanent archive of your certificate, which can be independently verified by checking the blockchain record, and the digital signatures. These checks can be done without Verisart's assistance.

Learn more about archive files and how to independently verify your certificate: