Every Item Has a History. Now It Has Proof.
A Digital Provenance Record is the complete, verifiable chain of identity, evidence, ownership and transfers for a physical item — from first registration to the present moment.
What it is
Provenance Is Not a Document. It Is a Chain.
Traditional provenance is a collection of paper documents — receipts, certificates, appraisals — that can be lost, forged, or separated from the item they describe. Each document is an island.
A Digital Provenance Record is different. It is a single, persistent, cryptographically linked chain that connects every fact about an item — what it is, who has owned it, what evidence exists, and every transfer event — into one verifiable record that cannot be broken or falsified.
It lives inside the item's Ownership Passport and grows with every event. It is not issued once and forgotten. It is a living record.
Provenance chain — OWN-2024-A7X291
Item Identity
Rolex Submariner · SN 7X291
Evidence
Receipt · 3 photos · Appraisal
Ownership
J. Harrison — current owner
Transfer
Transferred Mar 2024
History
1 previous owner on record
Verification
2 independent verifications
Integrity
✓ Signature valid
The provenance chain
Seven Layers. One Unbreakable Record.
A Digital Provenance Record is built from seven linked layers. Each layer depends on the one before it. Remove any layer and the chain breaks — which is how you know it is genuine.
Item Identity
The permanent, immutable record of what the item is. Make, model, category, serial number, unique identifiers. Set at first registration and cryptographically sealed. This is the anchor of the entire chain — every subsequent layer references it.
Evidence
All supporting documentation attached to the item — purchase receipts, photographs, appraisal reports, insurance documents, condition reports, service records. Each piece of evidence is cryptographically hashed and linked to the certificate that was current at the time of upload.
Ownership
The current owner of record, established by the most recent Digital Ownership Certificate. Ownership is not a claim — it is a cryptographically signed attestation, issued at the moment of registration or transfer, that cannot be backdated or fabricated.
Transfers
Every ownership transfer recorded atomically — the outgoing owner, the incoming owner, the date, and the agreed transfer price where disclosed. Transfers are initiated by the current owner and accepted by the new owner. Neither party can complete a transfer unilaterally.
History
The complete, ordered timeline of every ownership period — who owned the item, from when, to when, and under what circumstances. History is derived from the certificate chain and cannot be rewritten. Every previous owner is permanently recorded.
Verification
Every independent verification event — when a buyer, insurer, dealer, or auction house scanned the QR code and confirmed the record. Verification events are timestamped and logged permanently. They cannot be fabricated after the fact.
Integrity
The cryptographic signature that ties the entire chain together. Every layer is hashed. The hashes are chained. Any modification to any layer — at any point in history — breaks the integrity check and is immediately detectable.
How it works
Built Automatically. Verified Instantly.
Register the item
Enter the item details — make, model, serial number, category. Upload your purchase receipt and photos. The Provenance Record is created automatically. The first certificate is issued and signed.
Add evidence over time
Upload additional evidence as it accumulates — appraisals, service records, condition reports. Each piece is cryptographically linked to the current certificate and permanently appended to the record.
Transfer ownership
When you sell or transfer the item, initiate a transfer in the app. The buyer accepts. The Provenance Record is updated atomically — the new owner is recorded, the transfer is appended, and a new certificate is issued.
Anyone can verify
The QR code on the item links directly to the full Provenance Record. Any buyer, insurer, dealer, or auction house can verify the complete chain instantly — no account needed, no fee.
Why it matters
What Provenance Actually Changes
Resale with confidence
A buyer who can verify the complete provenance chain pays more and decides faster. Provenance eliminates the uncertainty that suppresses secondary market prices.
Insurance without dispute
An insurer who can independently verify item identity, ownership, and condition at the time of loss has no grounds for dispute. Claims are faster and fairer.
Fraud made impossible
A stolen item cannot be given a clean provenance record. The chain follows the item, not the thief. Any attempt to register a stolen item creates a conflict that is immediately detectable.
Auction and dealer trust
Auction houses and dealers can verify provenance independently, without relying on the seller's word or paper documents that may be incomplete or forged.
Estate and inheritance clarity
Beneficiaries receive verified provenance alongside the physical item. No disputes about what was owned, when, or by whom.
Value that compounds over time
Provenance increases in value as the chain grows longer. An item with a 20-year verified provenance record is worth more than the same item with a 2-year record.
Use cases
Where Provenance Records Are Used
Watches
Serial number, service history, box and papers documentation, ownership timeline. Verified provenance is the single biggest driver of resale value in the watch market.
Jewellery
Gemstone certificates, appraisal reports, hallmarking records, ownership history. Provenance protects against substitution and establishes authenticity for insurance and resale.
Luxury handbags
Authentication records, condition reports, purchase receipts, ownership chain. The secondary market for luxury bags is driven by provenance — verified records command significant premiums.
Art and collectibles
Exhibition history, appraisal records, ownership chain, condition reports. Provenance is the foundation of art market value — and the primary defence against forgery.
Vehicles
Service history, MOT records, ownership timeline, accident history. A verified provenance record replaces the fragmented paper trail that currently makes used vehicle purchases uncertain.
Electronics
Serial number verification, purchase records, ownership history. Provenance protects against counterfeit goods and establishes legitimate ownership for warranty and insurance purposes.
Start Building Provenance Today
Every item you register gets a Digital Provenance Record automatically. Free to start. No approval needed.