Prove Your Work. Protect Your Ideas.

Create legally-valid, tamper-proof timestamps for your files using the Bitcoin blockchain. Establish priority, protect intellectual property, and verify document authenticity.

Perfect for patents & prior artlegal documentsresearch paperscreative workscompliance records

100% Free Service • Anonymous or tracked • Professional documentation

Why Use Blockchain Timestamping?

Immutable Proof

Bitcoin blockchain makes your timestamp tamper-proof and permanent. No one can backdate or modify it.

Independent Verification

Anyone can verify your proof without trusting us. The Bitcoin blockchain is public and decentralized.

Legal Standing

Cryptographic proof accepted by courts worldwide. Superior to traditional notarization methods.

Trusted by researchers, inventors, lawyers, and creators worldwide

Patent Applications
Academic Research
Legal Evidence
Creative Works
Compliance
What Makes Sunlit Daymark Special?

Flexible Usage: Upload anonymously or create an account to track all your timestamps in one place.

Professional Documentation: Get comprehensive PDF certificates with full cryptographic proof chains and verification instructions.

Cover Sheets: Receive PDF cover sheets to include with printed documents or alongside original files.

Smart Notifications: Email alerts when timestamps complete, with convenient links to certificates and cover sheets.

Precise Timing: We record the exact time your file hash was submitted, plus blockchain attestations for complete proof.

Service Uptime

99.9%

Last 30 days
Blockchain Security

100%

Tamper-proof
Avg. Completion

1-2 hrs

Bitcoin confirmation
Recent Activity

47

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Try It Now - Verify a Sample Timestamp

See how timestamp verification works with this real example from the Bitcoin blockchain

Sample Document:

"Hello, OpenTimestamps!"

SHA256: 03ba204e50d126e4674c005e04d82e84c21366780af1f43bd54a37816b6ab340

Blockchain Proof:

Bitcoin Block #750,000

Timestamp: May 15, 2024 14:23 UTC

This document provably existed at this exact time

Try Verifying Your Own Files

Upload any file with its .ots proof to verify timestamp

Powerful Features for Every Use Case

Batch Processing

Upload and timestamp multiple files simultaneously. Perfect for document sets, research datasets, and bulk operations.

Up to 100MB per file
Start Batch Upload
Independent Verification

Verify timestamps anywhere, anytime. Works without our service - pure mathematical proof against the blockchain.

Offline capable
Verify Proof
Smart Dashboard

Monitor all your timestamps with advanced filtering, search by filename, date ranges, and status tracking.

Real-time updates
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Professional Documentation

Get comprehensive PDF certificates with proof chains, cover sheets for filing, and CSV exports.

Certificate + Cover Sheet + Export
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Anonymous or Account-Based

Upload without registration or create an account to track and manage all your timestamps.

Smart Email Alerts

Automatic notifications with direct links to your certificate, cover sheet, and online proof.

Precise Submission Timing

We record the exact moment your file hash was submitted, plus blockchain confirmations.

How It Works - Simple 4-Step Process

1
Upload Your File

We create a SHA256 hash (cryptographic fingerprint) of your file

⚡ Instant

Privacy: Your file never leaves your device during verification. We only process the hash.

2
Submit to Timestamp Servers

Your hash is sent to multiple blockchain timestamp servers for redundancy and security

⚡ Instant

Security: We require confirmations from at least 2 different servers for maximum reliability.

3
Bitcoin Blockchain Anchoring

Timestamp servers aggregate thousands of timestamps into the Bitcoin blockchain

🕐 1-2 hours

Why Bitcoin: Most secure and decentralized blockchain. New blocks every ~10 minutes.

4
Download Your Proof

Get your .ots proof file - mathematical evidence your file existed at that time

♾️ Forever

Independence: Your proof works without us. Verify anywhere, anytime, forever.

What You Receive with Sunlit Daymark:
  • Cryptographic proof file (.ots format) - Mathematical evidence
  • Professional PDF certificate - Complete proof chain with verification instructions
  • PDF cover sheet - Perfect for printed documents and filing
  • Email notification - With direct links to all documents
  • Submission timestamp - Exact time we received your file hash
  • Blockchain attestation - Bitcoin network confirmation details
Deep Dive: Blocks, Merkle Roots & Cryptographic Proof

Learn the technical details of how blockchain timestamping creates mathematical proof

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, completely free! Sunlit Daymark uses efficient blockchain timestamping that aggregates thousands of timestamps into single Bitcoin transactions, making the cost negligible. This service is provided free of charge by Zach Nusbaum at Sunlit Bytes. There are no hidden fees, subscriptions, or premium tiers.

File size: Up to 100MB per file
Supported formats: Any file type (PDF, DOC, JPG, PNG, MP4, ZIP, etc.)
Batch processing: Upload multiple files simultaneously
No file storage: We only process the cryptographic hash - your actual file is never stored on our servers

Maximum privacy guaranteed:
• Your original files are never stored on our servers
• We only process SHA256 hashes (cryptographic fingerprints)
• Hashes cannot be reversed to reveal file contents
• Only the hash goes to the blockchain, not your file
• For verification, your file never leaves your device
• No registration required for basic timestamping

Immediate: You get a preliminary proof instantly
1-2 hours: Full Bitcoin blockchain confirmation (typical)
Up to 24 hours: Maximum time for completion

The delay comes from Bitcoin's ~10-minute block time and timestamp aggregation processes. You can download your proof as soon as it's complete, and you'll receive an email notification with all your documents.

Web browsers: All modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
Mobile: Works on smartphones and tablets
JavaScript required: For file upload and processing
No plugins needed: Pure web-based service
Offline verification: Download tools available for independent verification

Real-World Use Cases

Intellectual Property

Patent applications, invention disclosures, trade secrets, and prior art documentation. Establish priority dates for your innovations.

Patents
R&D
Legal Documents

Contracts, agreements, legal briefs, and compliance filings. Prove document existence for legal proceedings and regulatory compliance.

Contracts
Compliance
Creative Works

Photos, videos, artwork, music, and written content. Protect your creative works and establish copyright priority dates.

Copyright
Media
Academic Research

Research papers, datasets, experimental results, and thesis work. Establish priority for scientific discoveries and publications.

Research
Publishing
Data Integrity

Database backups, audit logs, financial records, and archived data. Prove data hasn't been modified since creation.

Auditing
Archives
Software Development

Source code, software releases, configuration files, and documentation. Prove code state at specific points in time.

Code
Releases

Built on Proven Technology

Sunlit Daymark uses Bitcoin blockchain timestamping with professional documentation and user-friendly features. The cryptographic proof is mathematically verifiable and independently auditable.

🔒 Bitcoin Security
📄 Professional Docs
⚡ User-Friendly
♾️ Future-Proof

Learn How It Works

Ready to Protect Your Work?

Join thousands of researchers, inventors, and creators who use blockchain timestamping to protect their intellectual property and establish legal proof of existence.

Free • Secure • Permanent • No Registration Required