Remergify Releases White Paper on Blockchain Evidence Management to Strengthen Chain of Custody Integrity in Criminal Justice

MIAMI, FL – 01/02/2026 – (SeaPRwire) – Remergify, a technology-focused firm developing digital infrastructure assets for emerging public companies, has released a new white paper exploring how blockchain technology can address long-standing weaknesses in criminal justice evidence management. The report examines how TrustNFT.io, the company’s blockchain-based platform, is designed to provide law enforcement agencies, forensic laboratories, prosecutors, and courts with verifiable, tamper-resistant chain of custody documentation at a time when digital evidence and synthetic media are rapidly reshaping investigations.

Titled “Blockchain-Based Evidence Management: Securing Criminal Justice Through Immutable Chain of Custody,” the white paper outlines how procedural gaps in traditional evidence handling systems continue to undermine prosecutions and judicial outcomes. According to the research, incomplete documentation, manual logging errors, and inconsistent evidence transfer records remain among the most common reasons evidence is challenged or excluded in court. These risks are intensifying as digital evidence becomes central to modern cases and as artificial intelligence enables increasingly convincing fabricated media.

The report notes that many evidence management practices were designed for physical exhibits and are poorly suited to today’s digital environment. Digital files can be copied, altered, or deleted without visible traces, while screenshots and derivative files often lack sufficient metadata to establish authenticity. The emergence of AI-generated deepfakes has further increased judicial scrutiny, making reliable proof of provenance essential for admissibility.

TrustNFT.io’s platform is presented as a blockchain-based alternative that replaces fragmented, manual processes with cryptographically secured records. Each item of evidence—physical or digital—is assigned a unique non-fungible token (NFT) at the point of collection. This token records immutable data including time and location of collection, officer credentials, cryptographic hashes, and supporting documentation, all of which are written to a permissioned blockchain.

“The credibility of the justice system depends on the credibility of its evidence,” said Stuart Fine, Chief Executive Officer of Remergify. “When documentation breaks down or evidence integrity is questioned, the consequences affect victims, defendants, and public trust alike. Blockchain technology allows chain of custody to be documented automatically, transparently, and in a way that cannot be altered after the fact.”

The white paper details how the platform maintains a continuous and auditable chain of custody throughout the evidence lifecycle. Evidence transfers, storage access, forensic testing, and courtroom presentation are logged through smart contracts that enforce predefined protocols. Any attempt to modify digital evidence after collection immediately results in a mismatch of cryptographic hashes, making tampering mathematically detectable.

In addition to outlining technical architecture, the report surveys real-world blockchain pilots already underway in law enforcement and investigative contexts worldwide. These include blockchain-based evidence initiatives by Dubai Police, the European Union’s LAW-GAME project, body-camera authentication pilots using public blockchains, and blockchain preservation of war crimes evidence in active conflict zones.

The white paper also assesses the implications for key criminal justice stakeholders. For law enforcement agencies, blockchain-based evidence management can reduce administrative burden, improve inter-agency coordination, and lower the risk of evidence exclusion. Prosecutors gain stronger evidentiary foundations and fewer procedural challenges, while defense attorneys benefit from unprecedented transparency into evidence handling. Courts and forensic laboratories are positioned to see fewer evidentiary disputes, improved efficiency, and increased institutional credibility.

To support adoption, the report outlines a phased implementation roadmap that allows agencies to pilot blockchain evidence management without disrupting ongoing operations. The platform is designed to integrate with existing digital evidence management systems, case management platforms, and laboratory information systems, while remaining compliant with CJIS security requirements, data protection principles, and applicable evidence retention laws.

The white paper further addresses the growing threat posed by AI-generated synthetic media. By establishing cryptographic proof of authenticity at the moment evidence is captured, the platform provides courts with objective verification that digital evidence has not been altered, even as synthetic media technologies become more sophisticated.

Looking ahead, Remergify outlines planned enhancements including AI-assisted deepfake detection, biometric authentication, cross-border evidence sharing frameworks, and quantum-resistant cryptography to ensure long-term security.

The full white paper is available for download at TrustNFT.io. Remergify is offering complimentary demonstrations and consultations for law enforcement agencies, forensic laboratories, prosecutors’ offices, and courts seeking to evaluate blockchain-based evidence management solutions.

About TrustNFT.io
TrustNFT.io is a blockchain-based evidence management platform designed to deliver immutable, transparent chain of custody documentation for criminal justice stakeholders. The platform issues unique NFT-based certificates for each evidence item, records all custody events on the blockchain, integrates with existing systems, and supports secure field collection, storage, and courtroom verification.

About Remergify
Remergify is a technology company focused on applying blockchain and AI to challenges where trust, authenticity, and data integrity are critical. Through its TrustNFT.io platform, the company serves multiple regulated and high-risk industries, including criminal justice, pharmaceuticals, cannabis, luxury goods, and consumer products.

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