# Provenance SDK

The **Provenance SDK** by Hash Network empowers platforms to ensure transparency, authenticity, and traceability of digital content. Designed for AI-generated media, editing tools, cameras, and autonomous AI agents, it provides seamless provenance tracking across diverse applications.

Built on **C2PA standards**, the SDK ensures cross-platform compatibility while leveraging Hash Network's blockchain infrastructure for immutable and scalable provenance storage. It supports the lifecycle of content, from creation to modification, ensuring trust and transparency.

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**Core Features**

1. **C2PA Compliance**
   * Creates provenance data adhering to C2PA standards for universal compatibility.
2. **Immutable On-Chain Storage**
   * Uses Hash Network’s Provenance Smart Contract on its Layer 3 chain for secure, scalable metadata storage.
3. **End-to-End Traceability**
   * Tracks content lifecycle details, including creation sources, editing parameters, and cryptographic signatures.
4. **Interoperability**
   * Ensures compatibility across diverse platforms and systems implementing C2PA standards.
5. **Wide Format Support**
   * Handles various content types, including images, videos, documents, and AI-generated outputs.

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**How It Works**

1. **Content Capture**
   * SDK integrates with tools to record details like source, AI involvement, and edits.
2. **Provenance Metadata Creation**
   * Metadata is structured per C2PA standards for interoperability.
3. **On-Chain Storage**
   * Provenance data is securely stored on Hash Network’s blockchain via smart contracts.
4. **Verification**
   * Data can be queried through Hash Network APIs or verification tools to ensure authenticity.

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This streamlined flow ensures secure, tamper-proof provenance tracking, revolutionizing digital content transparency.


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