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ProofPack offers hash-locked delivery receipts for AI-assisted freelance work

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ProofPack is a new tool designed to help agencies and freelancers create verifiable delivery receipts for AI-assisted work, addressing the common problem of unclear handoffs via email or chat. Users paste a prompt, model output, and optional context, and the system generates a SHA-256 hash alongside a timestamp to lock that specific version of the deliverable. The receipt is packaged as a shareable link and a PDF, giving clients a human-readable record of exactly what was delivered and when. ProofPack is positioned as a workflow transparency tool, not a legal or compliance instrument, and its developers explicitly advise consulting a lawyer for regulatory needs. The MVP is currently live with a free tier of three receipts, and paid plans are planned at $39 and $79 per month.

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