We provide a full range of services enhancing the whole process of publishing:
Authorship Registration
SAHEL allows authors to register their manuscripts on-chain at the exact moment of creation. This registration produces an immutable, time-stamped proof of originality that functions as a universal copyright record, accessible and verifiable anywhere in the world. By creating a permanent, tamper-proof ledger of authorship, SAHEL protects creators from plagiarism, copyright infringement, and disputes over ownership. For authors, this not only provides legal strength but also builds credibility and trust in their work from the very beginning of the publishing journey.
Edition Certification (Digital and Physical)
Each edition—whether an ebook, PDF, audiobook, or printed copy— can be certified through a cryptographic hash stored on the Solana blockchain. This certification is made accessible via a unique QR code embedded in the publication. By scanning the code, readers, libraries, and distributors can instantly verify authenticity against the blockchain record. This system significantly reduces the spread of counterfeit editions, enhances consumer confidence, and ensures that both digital and physical works maintain their integrity in the marketplace.
Automated Royalty Distribution
Smart contracts within the SAHEL ecosystem are designed to automate the complex process of royalty distribution. Based on predefined agreements, royalties can be calculated and distributed instantly in SAHEL tokens to authors, translators, illustrators, and other contributors. This eliminates traditional inefficiencies such as delayed payments, manual errors, and reliance on intermediaries. Creators can receive their earnings transparently and fairly, fostering a stronger and more sustainable publishing ecosystem where financial trust is embedded at the core.
Limited & Special Editions
Publishers can leverage SAHEL to create and certify limited, collector’s, or special editions of works. Because authenticity is verifiable on-chain, these editions acquire intrinsic and provable value, both for collectors and in secondary markets. This opens new revenue opportunities for authors and publishers while also enhancing the reader’s experience by providing exclusive, authenticated editions that carry cultural and economic significance beyond standard releases.
Reader and Library Verification Tools
SAHEL empowers libraries, bookstores, and distributors to integrate blockchain verification directly into their cataloguing and distribution systems. This ensures that only legitimate works are circulated, protecting both institutions and readers from the risk of counterfeit content. For readers, this provides guaranteed transparency when purchasing books—whether online or offline—helping them make informed decisions while strengthening overall trust in the publishing supply chain.
Cross-Border Licensing and Rights Management
We are aware that the international nature of publishing often creates challenges in managing rights and licensing across different jurisdictions. SAHEL addresses this by providing a unified, blockchain-based framework for recording and transferring intellectual property rights. By establishing transparent, borderless records, publishers can streamline licensing agreements, reduce administrative overhead, and ensure consistent enforcement of rights across multiple markets. This global approach simplifies expansion for authors and publishers alike, supporting fair and efficient international collaborations.
Anti-Piracy Enforcement
Piracy remains one of the greatest threats to the publishing industry, undermining both revenues and the cultural value of creative works. With SAHEL, every legitimate edition of a book is tied to a unique, verifiable blockchain record. This creates an indisputable source of truth that can be used by publishers, distributors, and marketplaces to automatically detect and reject counterfeit works. Beyond enforcement, this mechanism strengthens deterrence, discouraging piracy and reinforcing the integrity of legitimate publications.
We are delighted to share our experience to help you grow your publishing business.
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