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# Timestamping

Timestamping cryptographically binds a trusted time to a document or signature, proving that it existed in a specific state at a specific moment. Trusted timestamps strengthen non-repudiation and are critical for long-term validity, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance. Timestamping is typically issued by an independent Time Stamping Authority (TSA) which can be configured in the platform