Meaning
Blockchain platforms developed for the judiciary store electronic evidence hashes to ensure that digital files remain untampered with during the litigation cycle. The tianping chain connects courts with notary offices and forensic centers to create a unified network for evidence verification. This technology prevents the submission of altered documents by allowing the court to compare the hash of the file in hand with the hash stored on the chain.
Network Architecture
Nodes in the system are controlled by trusted institutions such as the Beijing Internet Court and major telecom operators. This architecture ensures that the ledger remains secure and is not subject to manipulation by any single party.
Evidence Timestamp
Storage of a file hash on the blockchain provides an immutable record of when the document was created or uploaded. Such a timestamp is vital for proving the priority of an invention or the existence of a contract at a specific date.
Legal Standing
Rules issued by the supreme people’s court explicitly recognize evidence verified through this platform as having high probative value. This standing reduces the need for costly and time-consuming notarization of every digital record. Litigants who use the system can prove the authenticity of their evidence with a single click in the court’s case management system.
