FAQ
DPS Technology frequently asked questions.
Quick answers about the architecture behind DPS verification, blockchain evidence, certificates, integrations, and user access.
What is DPS technology?
DPS technology is a digital trust and verification infrastructure that connects private registry records, cryptographic fingerprints, identity and source information, public blockchain evidence, status history, APIs, and public verification experiences around supported documents, communications, products, shipments, and assets.
What is the DPS Hybrid Blockchain Architecture?
The DPS Hybrid Blockchain Architecture combines DPS-controlled private registry records and application controls with selected public blockchain anchors and evidence. This allows DPS workflows to preserve operational data privately while making selected proof and status information independently verifiable.
How does DPS use cryptographic document fingerprints?
DPS can generate a cryptographic fingerprint from a document or supported digital record so later versions can be compared against the registered fingerprint. This supports document-integrity checking, version history, replacement records, and verification workflows.
What are DPS Digital Certificates?
DPS Digital Certificates are structured verification records that can connect a document, communication, product, shipment, asset, issuer, or event to identity information, status history, cryptographic evidence, and other supported DPS records.
What is the DPS Oracle?
The DPS Oracle is the technology layer used to connect supported off-chain events and trusted system data to DPS verification records and, when appropriate, public blockchain evidence. Examples can include delivery, custody, registration, or other verified workflow events.
Do DPS users need cryptocurrency or blockchain wallets?
No. DPS is designed to provide walletless blockchain access for normal business and public users. DPS manages the blockchain interaction behind the workflow so users can create or verify supported records without managing cryptocurrency or a personal blockchain wallet.
Can DPS technology integrate with existing enterprise systems?
Yes. DPS supports APIs and enterprise integrations so approved systems can create, update, retrieve, resolve, or verify supported records as part of existing legal, government, laboratory, supply-chain, platform, and business workflows. Developer resources are available at developers.dps.io.