What is a forensic hash? (simple explanation)

The term "forensic hash" appears throughout the AI Verified platform. Here's a plain-English explanation: **The simple version:** A forensic hash is a unique fingerprint for your business record. It's a 64-character code that is mathematically derived from your business information. If any of your business information changes, the fingerprint changes. **Why it's called "forensic":** In digital forensics, a hash is used to verify that a file hasn't been tampered with. The same principle applies here: the hash proves that the passport record hasn't been altered since it was created. **What it looks like:** A forensic hash looks like this: a1b2c3d4e5f6... (64 characters of letters and numbers) **What you do with it:** You don't need to do anything with the hash directly. It's used automatically by: - The badge embed code (to verify the badge is genuine) - AI systems (as a stable identifier for your business entity) - The registry (to detect any changes to passport data) **The verification URL:** Your hash is part of your passport URL: aiverified.io/v/[your-hash]/. Anyone can visit this URL to see your verified business information. **The practical implication:** When an AI system cites your business, it can reference your passport URL. Anyone who sees that citation can verify the business identity independently.