FirstCommit

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Everything you need to protect your intellectual property with FirstCommit

Quick Start
Get up and running in minutes
Getting Started
Create your first project protection
How It Works
Understanding blockchain IP protection
Pricing & Credits
Cost breakdown and billing
Core Features
Learn about FirstCommit's capabilities
Project Registration
Timestamp your IP on blockchain
Sharing Documentation
Track who you shared ideas with
Violation Claims
Report unauthorized use
Investor Lookup
Due diligence for VCs
Premium
API & Integration
Automate with our developer tools
API Reference
Complete REST API documentation
CLI Tool
Command line interface
Webhooks
Real-time notifications
Git Integration
Automatic commit protection

Popular Guides

Protecting a Startup Idea
Complete guide for founders

Step-by-step walkthrough of protecting your startup idea before sharing with investors, advisors, or potential team members.

Beginner10 min read
Automated CI/CD Protection
Integrate with your development workflow

Set up automatic IP protection for every commit using GitHub Actions and the FirstCommit CLI tool.

Advanced15 min read
Legal Best Practices
Understanding your protection level

What FirstCommit can and cannot do for you legally, and how to complement blockchain timestamps with other IP protections.

Legal8 min read
Investor Due Diligence
For VCs and angels

How investors can use FirstCommit's lookup tools to identify potential IP conflicts before making investment decisions.

Investor12 min read

Additional Resources