Digital fingerprints

What is a SHA-256 song fingerprint?

A SHA-256 fingerprint is a long digital value created from a file or evidence manifest. The same unchanged file produces the same fingerprint, while even a tiny change creates a different one. The fingerprint helps identify exact evidence without publicly revealing the private song file itself.

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A privacy-safe fingerprint for an exact file or evidence manifest.

A SHA-256 fingerprint is a long digital value created from a file or evidence manifest. The same unchanged file produces the same fingerprint, while even a tiny change creates a different one. The fingerprint helps identify exact evidence without publicly revealing the private song file itself.

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Creator identityWhat is a MusiBee4 Hive?Your Hive is your songwriter publishing space on MusiBee4. Publishing evidenceWhat is Proof of Publishing?A record of what existed, who published it, and when it was recorded. Locked song versionsWhat is version locking?Buyers and artists license the version that was actually offered. Licence clarityExclusive vs non-exclusive song licensingA simple explanation of two common permission routes. Trusted timestamp evidenceWhat is an RFC 3161 trusted timestamp?Independent time evidence for a MusiBee4 manifest fingerprint. Public verificationHow to verify a MusiBee4 proof recordEnter the Proof of Publishing number to check the public record.
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Frequently asked questions

Can a SHA-256 fingerprint prove the file is the same?

It can support that comparison when the original file is available and the fingerprint matches the recorded value.

Can someone rebuild my song from the fingerprint?

No. The fingerprint identifies evidence; it does not reveal the underlying audio, lyrics or artwork.