LiskSignature - Ensuring Authenticity in a Deepfake World

In a world where prompt-generated video and deepfake technology are becoming increasingly prevalent, the implications for society, privacy, and security are profound. These technologies pose significant challenges, including the spread of misinformation and fake news, identity theft and fraud, and national security threats.

Introducing LiskSignature

LiskSignature is a revolutionary SDK designed for developers and manufacturers to integrate into their products, such as surveillance cameras and Android applications. This SDK assigns a digital signature to camera footage (both static and dynamic) and incorporates this signature into the footage metadata before computing the SHA-256 hash and adding the block to the Lisk blockchain.

Use Cases:

• Surveillance Cameras:
  • Law Enforcement: Ensure the authenticity of video evidence presented in court, mitigating the risk of tampered footage.
  • Public Safety: Municipalities can verify that surveillance footage from public areas is genuine, helping to maintain public trust.
• Consumer Electronics:
  • Smartphones and Tablets: Integrate LiskSignature into camera apps to provide users with verified memories and secure documentation.
  • Home Security Systems: Enhance the reliability of footage from home security cameras, giving homeowners peace of mind.
• National Security:
  • Border Control and Airports: Verify the integrity of surveillance footage to prevent the manipulation of critical security data.
  • Military Operations: Ensure the authenticity of reconnaissance footage, which is crucial for decision-making in sensitive operations.

What Makes LiskSignature Different?

LiskSignature empowers users to verify the authenticity of footage presented as evidence, offering a reliable solution against the manipulation of visual data. This enhances the credibility and trustworthiness of digital footage in various applications.

Challenges We Encountered:

• Deployment Issues: We faced difficulties deploying smart contracts and lacked an eligible wallet for faucets.

Accomplishments:

Despite the challenges, we are proud of the innovative idea and the progress we made. Although we could have achieved more with timely assistance, the journey has been invaluable.

Lessons Learned:

We discovered that the success of a technology is not solely dependent on the tech stack but on the community and the number of people willing to adopt the solution. The users ultimately shape the technology.

What's Next for LiskSignature:

• Expansion to IoT Devices: We plan to make the LiskSignature SDK available for IoT devices, including ESP32 boards and NodeMCU, broadening the range of applications.
• Audio Authentication: Extend our technology to audio files to combat AI-generated voice impersonations and ensure the authenticity of speeches and recorded communications.