Capture, by Numbers Protocol, is a Web3 camera application designed to combat digital fraud and establish verifiable provenance for photos and videos. It functions as the primary creation tool for the Numbers Protocol network, allowing users to generate digital media that is authentic, traceable, and secure from the moment of creation. The app is targeted at content creators, photographers, journalists, and anyone concerned with the integrity and ownership of their digital work in an age of AI-driven misinformation.
When a user takes a photo or records a video with the Capture App, it automatically embeds the content with rich, tamper-proof metadata. This includes critical information such as the creator's identity, a secure timestamp, and geolocation data. This entire package is then registered on a blockchain, creating an immutable "birth certificate" for the asset. This process adheres to the C2PA (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity) standard, ensuring a high degree of trust.
This "Capture-secured" content provides a clear and verifiable history that travels with the asset, allowing anyone to confirm its origin and view any subsequent edits. Furthermore, the app provides a seamless, one-click process for users to mint their verified content as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on various blockchains.
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Apache Log4j is an open-source, Java-based logging utility used by developers to record application events, errors, and operational data. It is a popular tool for debugging, system monitoring, and conducting audits across myriad Java platforms.
In the Hedera ecosystem, the log4j2-hedera repository offers a specific integration for Log4j 2.x and provides a custom appender that enables recording of logged events directly to the Hedera network via the Hedera Consensus Service (HCS). This allows applications to interact with HCS to submit their log entries, effectively writing them onto Hedera's distributed ledger.
The primary benefits of this integration include ensuring that logged data is distributed, secure, and transparent providing provable security. Furthermore, it guarantees the integrity and immutability of the recorded log information, as each entry is validated by Hedera’s consensus mechanism. This specialized appender provides a robust solution for applications requiring verifiable, tamper-resistant logging. This use case is distinct from how Hedera's core network software and provides additional verification.
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Immutable Holdings Inc. is a publicly traded digital asset company focused on increasing the awareness, access, and adoption of cryptocurrencies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the company operates as a blockchain holding company, managing a portfolio of businesses within the digital asset ecosystem.
Key holdings include NFT.com, a platform for the non-fungible token (NFT) ecosystem, HBAR.com, a community portal for the Hedera network, and MyHBARWallet.com, an open-source wallet for Hedera's native token, HBAR. Immutable Holdings also provides educational resources through 1-800-Bitcoin, which offers masterclasses and other materials for those new to the crypto space.
Immutable Holdings is one of the core firms associated with the Hedera blockchain network. Its founder, Jordan Fried, was a member of Hedera’s founding team and Immutable Holdings is one of the largest public holders of HBAR. Its subsidiary, Immutable Asset Management, is dedicated to managing this strategic HBAR position.
RAK DAO (Ras Al Khaimah Digital Assets Oasis) is a government-supported free zone in the United Arab Emirates, launched in 2023. It is the world's first and only free zone exclusively dedicated to digital and virtual asset companies. The initiative is designed to create a vibrant ecosystem for Web3, blockchain, AI, and other emerging technologies, positioning Ras Al Khaimah as a global hub for innovation.
RAK DAO provides a comprehensive suite of services and infrastructure to support the growth of digital asset companies. This includes a robust and transparent legal framework, a variety of licensing options (including for freelancers and digital nomads), and access to a network of partners, VCs, and academic institutions. The free zone offers a range of facilities, from co-working spaces to dedicated offices, and provides professional services to assist with everything from company setup to ongoing operations.
The Hedera Foundation, which fuels the growth of the Hedera ecosystem, is a key partner of RAK DAO. This strategic alliance provides RAK DAO members with direct access to the Hedera network, including grant programs and technical support.