Trusted timestamp evidence

What is an RFC 3161 trusted timestamp?

RFC 3161 is a trusted timestamp standard. In MusiBee4, the enhanced certificate sends the frozen evidence-manifest fingerprint, not the private song files, to DigiStamp. DigiStamp returns timestamp evidence showing that the manifest fingerprint existed at the recorded time.

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Independent time evidence for a MusiBee4 manifest fingerprint.

RFC 3161 is a trusted timestamp standard. In MusiBee4, the enhanced certificate sends the frozen evidence-manifest fingerprint, not the private song files, to DigiStamp. DigiStamp returns timestamp evidence showing that the manifest fingerprint existed at the recorded time.

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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. Digital fingerprintsWhat is a SHA-256 song fingerprint?A privacy-safe fingerprint for an exact file or evidence manifest. 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

Does a timestamp register copyright?

No. It supports evidence that a specific fingerprint existed at a recorded time. It does not register copyright or decide legal rights.

Does DigiStamp receive my full song?

No. The enhanced process timestamps the evidence manifest fingerprint, not the private song files themselves.