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Definitions by Larry Brand

to veriphil

verb

To turn a file, idea, draft, prompt, slogan, concept, or digital work into verifiable proof by creating a cryptographic fingerprint and attaching a timestamp certificate to it.
Used when someone wants to show that something existed at a certain moment — before sending it, pitching it, publishing it, or sharing it with the world.

Example 1:
“I just wrote the campaign line. Don’t send it yet — veriphil it first.”

Example 2:
“She veriphiled the pitch deck before showing it to the client.”

Example 3:
Bro, I had that idea last week.”
“Cool. Did you veriphil it?”

Past tense: veriphiled

Noun: veriphil / veriphil certificate

Vibe: proof before drama
I want to veriphil this =
I want to create a cryptographic fingerprint of this file or idea and attach a timestamp certificate to prove when it existed.
to veriphil by Larry Brand September 2, 2026