Aethralink
Verifiable Shortlinks with Cryptographic Proof
"It is not a product of trust. It is a protocol of proof."
Stop trusting. Start proving. Every link cryptographically signed, decentrally stored, quantum-resistant.
What It Does
Aethralink transforms ordinary URLs into cryptographically signed shortlinks that anyone can verify.
When You Create an Aethralink:
- Your DID (Decentralised Identifier) signs the link
- A W3C Verifiable Credential proves authorship
- Proof stored locally (PostgreSQL) and decentrally (Ceramic Network)
- Anyone can verify authenticity without trusting a central authority
Perfect For:
- Content creators proving ownership of shared links
- Organisations preventing impersonation and phishing
- Web3 projects linking to IPFS, ENS domains, or Arweave content
- Anyone who needs cryptographic proof of authorship
How It Works
Paste Your URL
Submit any HTTPS URL, IPFS content, ENS domain, or Web3 link
ipfs://Qm...
example.eth
Authenticate with Your DID
Sign the link with Ed25519, Dilithium5 (post-quantum), or hybrid signatures
Your private key never leaves your device
Share with Proof
Get a shortlink like proof.link/a9x4yz
- W3C Verifiable Credential
- API & web verification
Key Features
Cryptographic Security
Ed25519 Signatures
Industry-standard 32-byte keys for fast, secure signing
Dilithium5 Post-Quantum
NIST-standardised quantum-resistant signatures
Hybrid Encryption
X25519 + Kyber1024 for future-proof security
AES-256-GCM
Authenticated encryption at rest
Decentralised Storage
PostgreSQL 17
Fast local caching and queries for instant access
Ceramic Network + ComposeDB
P2P meshed storage for permanence
libp2p Networking
Peer-to-peer synchronisation
Optional IPFS
Distributed archival backup
Decentralised Integration
IPFS Content
Verify decentralised content integrity
ENS Domains
Support for .eth addresses
Arweave
Permanent web archives
Unstoppable Domains
.crypto, .nft, .dao support
Handshake (HNS)
Decentralised naming system
Developer-Friendly
RESTful API
Complete CRUD operations with comprehensive documentation
Batch Verification
Verify multiple links at once for efficiency
QR Code Generation
Instant visual verification codes
Production-Ready Security
Rate limiting & CORS built-in
Technical Highlights
Architecture
- • Backend: TypeScript/Node.js
- • Frontend: React + Tailwind CSS (in development)
- • Database: PostgreSQL 17 with JSONB
- • Crypto: DIDKit with post-quantum extensions
- • Testing: BDD-driven development with Gherkin scenarios
Security Standards
- • OWASP best practices throughout
- • NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography standards
- • W3C DID-based architecture
- • Built on W3C Verifiable Credentials standards
- • Memory-protected key storage
Production Ready (Architecture)
Swarm deployment
Multi-tier caching
Health checks & auditing
Use Cases
For Content Creators
- Prove ownership of viral links
- Prevent impersonation & plagiarism
- Share with cryptographic attribution
For Organisations
- Stop phishing with verifiable official links
- Authenticate press releases
- Prove chain of custody for documents
For Decentralised Projects
- Verify IPFS/Arweave links
- Link ENS/Unstoppable domains to content
- Build trustless content distribution
For Security Teams
- Audit trail for shared intelligence
- Post-quantum resistant signing
- Verify threat indicator sources
Why Aethralink?
Trustless Verification
No central authority required. Anyone can verify signatures using W3C standards.
Post-Quantum Ready
Dilithium5 & Kyber1024 protect against future quantum computing threats.
Decentralised by Design
Ceramic Network + IPFS ensure permanent, censorship-resistant storage.
Decentralised Native
Supports decentralised naming systems and permanent storage protocols.
Developer Experience
RESTful API, comprehensive docs, batch operations, and production-ready infrastructure.
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