1. Preserve Originals
The Pentameter Collection is our ever-growing collection
of first edition books and original artwork. We meticulously
conserve these works with the goal of sharing their beauty
with the public forever. They serve as source material
for content verification.
2. Establish Trust in Copies
The Pentameter Verified certification mark (the "V" seal) is
a distinction given to any published version of text
that has been cryptographically verified by the Pentameter Foundation
to be a true copy of the original work, character for character.
3. Partner with Stewards
In combination with the Pentameter Collection of originals,
we expand coverage of our Verified texts by partnering
with collectors and other stewards of original texts,
such as libraries and museums. We see a world where
the integrity of every book is preserved forever.
4. Inspire Living Writers
The 1000-Year Prize is a $250,000 award established
to inspire writers to think far out into the future,
beyond the next rent payment, the next job, beyond the ends
of their own lives. We simply ask, "Will we still be reading
this in 1000 years?" Winning works are canonized into the
Pentameter Collection.