ProofLayer enables a wide range of applications across various sectors:

7.1 Academic and Educational Use Cases

• Credential Verification: Degrees, certificates, and transcripts that can be verified without contacting the issuing institution
• Research Integrity: Timestamping of research data and documents to establish priority and prevent falsification
• Student Records: Secure, portable academic histories controlled by students
• Publication Authentication: Verification that academic publications have not been altered after peer review

7.2 Financial and Commercial Applications

• Financial Documentation: Verifiable transaction receipts, invoices, and statements
• Contract Integrity: Proof that legal agreements have not been modified after signing
• Audit Trails: Verifiable records for compliance and due diligence
• Supply Chain Verification: Authentication of product documentation and certifications

7.3 Media and Journalism Use Cases

• Source Material Verification: Timestamping and authentication of original reporting and source documents
• Image Authentication: Verification that published images have not been manipulated
• Attribution Protection: Proof of creator identity and content originality
• Archive Integrity: Ensuring historical media has not been retroactively altered

7.4 Legal and Regulatory Applications

• Evidence Verification: Cryptographic proof of digital evidence integrity
• Regulatory Filings: Verifiable submissions to governmental agencies