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+---
+title: Code & Binary Verify
+---
+
+To enhance the security and integrity of software distribution, it's crucial for
+developers and users alike to employ methods for verifying the authenticity and
+integrity of code and executable files. The process outlined below aims to
+fortify trust in software distribution by leveraging digital signatures and
+secure, automated build processes.
+
+### Automated Build Process
+
+Our software leverages **GitHub Actions** for automated compilations, ensuring
+that every binary file version released is directly compiled from the source
+code stored in the GitHub repository's main branch. This approach guarantees
+that the compilation process is transparent, replicable, and free from manual
+interference. The exact commands and environment configurations used during the
+compilation are documented within the project's `.github/workflow/release.yml`
+file, allowing for full accountability and reproducibility.
+
+### Third-Party Library Assurance
+
+To uphold our commitment to security, we do not include GnuPG in our major
+releases and strictly avoid insecure or proprietary third-party libraries.
+Instead, we only utilize third-party libraries that are open-source and have
+been compiled from publicly accessible code repositories. This practice ensures
+that our software remains secure and trustworthy.
+
+### Code Verification
+
+We encourage users to review our code to ensure its integrity and security. The
+code for all releases is available on our GitHub repository. For any inquiries
+or concerns, please feel free to contact us directly. Most new git commits are
+signed with a designated key, which is also used for Git operations: `Saturneric
+<[email protected]>`. This commitment to transparency allows users to verify the
+authenticity of our code easily.
+
+#### Key Fingerprint
+
+```
+E3379489C39B7270E70E2E303AAF1C64137CEE57
+```
+
+### Binary File Verification
+
+From version 1.0.5 onwards, we sign our packages containing the binary
+executable files with a GPG key to further ensure security. Each package is
+accompanied by a signature file in the release section (with a `.sig` suffix),
+allowing users to verify the package before use using standard GPG tools.
+
+#### About Interface Verification
+
+Our software includes an "About" interface accessible from the help menu,
+providing users with information about the software version, platform, and the
+specific GitHub repository branch and commit hash used for compiling the binary.
+This feature adds an extra layer of transparency and verification for users.
+
+### Public Key for Verification
+
+Below is the public key used for signing the commits and binary files, which can
+be used to verify the authenticity of our releases:
+
+#### Key Fingerprint
+
+```
+E3379489C39B7270E70E2E303AAF1C64137CEE57
+```
+
+#### Public Key (OpenPGP)
+
+```
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+-----END PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----
+```
+
+This comprehensive approach to security, including automated builds, careful
+selection of third-party libraries, and transparent verification methods,
+ensures that users can trust the software they are using while also providing
+the tools needed to verify that trust independently.