Atlas Verification Protocol
(AVP-72)

Purpose​

The Atlas Verification Protocol (AVP-72) defines the procedures and evidentiary standards used by Atlas World Records to authenticate world record attempts.

It is built on the principles of transparency, replicability, and digital integrity, ensuring that every certified record can be independently verified using the same data and process.

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AVP-72 governs the review of all evidence submitted for record claims, whether physical, digital, or hybrid, and establishes Atlas’s commitment to maintaining a verifiable public archive of human and natural achievement.

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Scope​

AVP-72 applies to all record types accepted by Atlas World Records, including endurance, measurement, participation, and “first” classifications.

It outlines how Atlas receives, validates, and certifies submitted evidence through a combination of human adjudication, AI-assisted analysis, and cryptographic timestamping.​

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The protocol covers:

• Submission and registration of record attempts

• Evidence verification (visual, documentary, and digital)

• Forensic integrity and checksum validation

• Cross-archive benchmarking

• Blockchain anchoring and immutable record creation

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Eligibility-Class Records

Atlas World Records recognizes that not every legitimate world record category is applicable to every person. Certain record categories may be limited to individuals who meet an objectively defined eligibility condition, including but not limited to age, disability classification, medical history, incarceration status, occupation, professional status, geographic circumstance, or other clearly established personal or situational criteria.

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For purposes of repeatability, Atlas does not require that every record be attemptable by every member of the general public. Rather, the underlying achievement must be capable of being attempted, measured, and independently verified by other individuals who satisfy the same defined eligibility criteria. Eligibility conditions must be relevant to the nature of the achievement and may not be added merely to manufacture uniqueness or eliminate otherwise valid comparators.

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A record involving a specific medical condition, disability, age classification, incarceration status, or similar circumstance may therefore constitute a valid world record category when:

1. the eligibility condition is objectively definable and independently verifiable;

2. the achievement itself is measurable or otherwise subject to a clear documentary standard;

3. another individual meeting the same eligibility criteria could attempt or achieve the record under substantially equivalent rules;

4. the eligibility condition is materially relevant to the nature or significance of the achievement; and

5. the category is not so narrowly constructed around one individual’s biography that meaningful future comparison becomes impracticable.

 

Atlas does not automatically consolidate individuals with disabilities, medical conditions, or other qualifying circumstances into a generalized “disabled,” “adaptive,” or comparable record classification. Where the underlying medical history or qualifying circumstance is itself material to the record claim, Atlas may recognize that circumstance directly within the record category.

For example, a record established by an individual following survival of a particular medical event may be evaluated against other individuals meeting that same medical-history criterion rather than being reassigned to a broader disability category solely because the individual has experienced a medical impairment. Similarly, a record restricted to incarcerated individuals may be recognized where incarceration is an independently verified eligibility condition and the measurable achievement can be repeated by other incarcerated individuals under standardized rules. Atlas will not recognize any category that encourages a person to intentionally seek, prolong, or engineer incarceration, injury, illness, disability, or another harmful condition for the purpose of qualifying for a record.

The governing principle is therefore not universal eligibility, but category integrity: the eligibility class must be legitimate, the criteria must be objective, and the record must remain meaningfully comparable and repeatable among future eligible challengers.

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Process Overview​

Each record submitted to Atlas follows a structured verification path consisting of:​

1. Submission Review – Preliminary eligibility screening confirming that the record meets Atlas classification standards.

2. Evidence Intake – Upload and cataloging of video, images, witness statements, and any supporting documentation.

3. Forensic Verification – Digital authentication of evidence integrity using cryptographic hashing and timestamp analysis.

4. Comparative Review – Cross-referencing against existing Atlas, legacy, and independent record archives using AtlasEngine™.

5. Committee Adjudication – A panel of Atlas adjudicators reviews the complete file and issues an official determination.

6. Blockchain Registration – Verified record data and cryptographic proof are published to the Bitcoin blockchain for permanent archival reference.

 

Verification Transparency​

Atlas maintains an open verification philosophy. Each certified record includes a Transparent Adjudicator Statement, outlining:​

• The title of the record

• The verified metrics and measurements

• The date and location of completion

• The Atlas Record ID

• The methodology and data sources used in verification

 

Every record entry in the Atlas Archive contains sufficient detail for third-party review without compromising privacy or proprietary evidence.

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Challenges, Corrections & Record Amendments

Atlas World Records recognizes that credible recordkeeping requires openness to review, correction, and challenge. World records are factual claims, and factual claims must remain subject to verification over time.

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Any individual may submit a challenge to a certified or provisionally published Atlas record if they possess evidence that materially affects the record’s eligibility, timing, measurement, or classification. The submission of a challenge does not imply error or misconduct; it is treated as a procedural review intended to preserve the accuracy and integrity of the Atlas Archive.

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All challenges are reviewed neutrally and impartially. The timing of publication, media attention, or prior certification does not confer preference or immunity from review. Challenges are evaluated using the same evidentiary standards applied to original record submissions. Preliminary materials, such as screenshots or summaries, may initiate a review but are not sufficient for determination without supporting verification documentation.

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Atlas does not charge a fee to submit or participate in a challenge review. If a challenge is upheld and the challenger is determined to be the rightful record holder, standard Atlas certification packages apply only if official certification materials are requested.

If a challenge materially affects a record, Atlas may amend, reclassify, or reassign the record as warranted. Any such action is documented transparently through an adjudicator addendum or updated verification statement. Prior entries are preserved for historical context and are not removed without documentation.

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This challenge process exists to ensure that the Atlas Public Archive remains accurate, verifiable, and defensible, while protecting the interests of record holders, challengers, and the public alike.

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Ethical Standards

Atlas adjudicators are required to maintain neutrality, confidentiality, and accuracy in all aspects of record verification.
No adjudicator may participate in the verification of a record where they hold personal, financial, or professional interest.
All communication with record holders is archived for transparency and review.

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Public Access

The Atlas Public Archive lists every certified record, including its Transparent Adjudicator Statement, Verification Summary, and Blockchain Proof references.
Where applicable, Atlas also publishes contextual narratives highlighting the human, cultural, or scientific significance of the achievement.

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Glossary of Record Types (AVP-72)

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Endurance Record​

A record measuring sustained human or mechanical performance over a continuous or fixed duration of time. Verification includes continuous evidence (video, witness logs, environmental data) proving uninterrupted engagement within defined rest allowances as set forth by Atlas endurance standards.

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Mass Participation Record

A record that quantifies the number of participants performing a specific, verifiable activity simultaneously or within a single event window. Participation must be documented through registries, attendance logs, and audiovisual evidence demonstrating group synchronization or collective completion.

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Precision Measurement Record

A record based on quantifiable, scientifically measurable metrics (time, distance, weight, or count) verified using calibrated instruments or standardized measurement systems. All measurements must adhere to recognized units under the International System of Units (SI).

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Distance Measurement Record

A sub-classification of Precision Measurement applying to linear or geospatial distance achievements (e.g., longest throw, farthest flight, or greatest range). GPS-based or instrument-measured distances must be validated by timestamped positional data and corroborating witness documentation.

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Collection Record

A “collection” is defined as an aggregation of discrete, non-duplicate items, in which each item constitutes a unique and distinguishable entry within the set. For the purposes of Atlas World Records adjudication, uniqueness is determined by meaningful differentiation in identity, design, edition, origin, or recognized classification, and items that are identical in all material respects are treated as a single entry for counting purposes. Submissions consisting primarily or entirely of identical items do not qualify as collections and may instead be evaluated under separate accumulation-based record titles, where total quantity, rather than uniqueness, is the governing metric.

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Consecutive Performance Record

A record measuring a sequence of successful outcomes or completed actions performed consecutively without failure (e.g., consecutive wins, hits, or completions). Verification requires comprehensive event data demonstrating continuity and the absence of interruption or reset.

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Largest Object Record

A record defined by total physical size, area, or volume of a tangible structure, artwork, or installation. All measurements must be verifiable through engineering drawings, scaling references, or digital scanning with independently confirmed dimensional data.

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First Record 

A record recognizing the earliest verified instance of a measurable, repeatable achievement confirmed through verifiable evidence, institutional documentation, or independent media reporting. “First” classifications must be supported by historical verification proving that no prior instance of the same achievement has been substantiated to equal or greater standard. Subjective or anecdotal precedence without verifiable evidence does not qualify.

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GPS Drawing

A deliberate and pre-planned route recorded through GPS tracking to form a recognizable, literal design, numeral, or symbol on a geographic map, executed intentionally as a coordinated endurance activity. The resulting image must be visually identifiable at standard map scale and accompanied by pre-declared route schematics submitted prior to the attempt.
Incidental or abstract path data lacking intentional design shall not qualify under Atlas definitions of “GPS Drawing.”
Simultaneous or multi-location drawings must include synchronized timestamp verification and geospatial data integrity logs compliant with AVP-72 digital evidence standards.

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Weight or Mass Record

A record quantifying an object, organism, or collection of items by total verified weight or mass. All measurements must be recorded using calibrated scales, with independent confirmation by witnesses or certified measurement officers.

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Speed or Quantity Record

A record measuring the number of actions completed within a defined timeframe (e.g., repetitions, exercises, or events per second/minute). Verification requires continuous video coverage with visible time reference and observable completion of each counted action.