Authryn vs. Screenshots
Stop using screenshots as proof.
Anyone can crop, Photoshop, or simply deny a screenshot. Authryn receipts can't be edited and can be verified independently — by anyone, anywhere.
Use Authryn when…
Whenever a screenshot would normally be your 'proof' — peer-to-peer sales, freelance agreements, used car deals, rent splits, paid favors, deposits.
Use Screenshots when…
Honestly? Almost never for anything that matters. Screenshots are fine for quick reference, but never for evidence you might need to defend in a dispute.
Side by side
| Feature |  | Screenshots |
|---|---|---|
Cost | $1 | Free |
Can be Photoshopped Authryn receipts are hashed | ||
Phone-verified signatures | ||
Tamper-evident Any change invalidates the hash | ||
Independently verifiable Anyone with the URL can confirm | ||
Shows both parties agreed | Maybe | |
Holds up in disputes | Rarely | |
Captures timestamps & amounts | Sort of | |
Useful months later | Often deleted | |
Can be denied as fake |
The bottom line
Screenshots are 'evidence' that anyone with a phone can manufacture in two minutes. For anything where money or trust is on the line, spend $1 on a real receipt that you and the other person both phone-verified and signed.
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