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Our advanced geometry fingerprinting technology protects creators and ensures every verified model on MakerNest is an authentic original.

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Protecting Creators in Real-Time

6,241

Models Scanned

4

Piracy Attempts Blocked

37

Protected Products

1

Verified Creators

How Our Protection Works

Our multi-layered approach ensures comprehensive protection for all creators

Geometry Fingerprinting
Every uploaded model gets a unique fingerprint based on its geometric properties - vertex count, face count, surface area, and volume ratios.
  • Survives scaling and rotation
  • Detects modified copies
  • Sub-second processing
Library Scanning
Verified creators can scan our entire library to find unauthorised copies of their work, even from uploads made before they joined.
  • Retroactive protection
  • Automatic flagging
  • Priority review queue
Real-Time Detection
New uploads are automatically checked against our database of protected designs. High-confidence matches are flagged instantly.
  • Exact hash matching
  • Geometric similarity analysis
  • Admin review for edge cases

For Creators

Protect your original designs and build trust with buyers. Our verification system is completely optional but offers significant benefits.

Verified Badge

Products that pass our check receive a "Verified Original" badge, increasing buyer confidence.

Library Scan

Submit your original design and we'll scan our entire marketplace to find any copies.

Trusted Creator Status

Creators with multiple verified products earn "Trusted Creator" status with enhanced visibility.

Upload & Verify Your Designs

Verification is Optional

You can still upload and sell on MakerNest without enabling anti-piracy checks. The feature is available as an additional option during the upload process.

Note: While optional, we recommend enabling verification for all original designs. Verified products tend to sell better as buyers can trust their authenticity.

For Buyers

Shop with confidence knowing you're getting authentic, original designs

Filter Verified Products

Use the "Verified Originals Only" filter in our marketplace to show only products that have passed our anti-piracy check.

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Support Original Creators

When you buy verified products, you're directly supporting the original creator. Every purchase helps fund independent designers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does MakerNest protect against piracy?

We use advanced geometry fingerprinting technology that creates unique signatures for each 3D model based on its geometric properties. This allows us to detect copies even if they've been scaled, rotated, or slightly modified.

What happens when piracy is detected?

When our system detects a potential match, the upload is flagged for review. Our team investigates the claim and takes appropriate action, which may include removing the infringing content and warning or banning the uploader.

How can I verify my designs as original?

Creators can enable the "Anti-Piracy Check" option during upload. Once verified, your products receive a "Verified Original" badge and are added to our protected database, helping prevent others from uploading copies.

Is the anti-piracy check mandatory?

No, the anti-piracy check is an optional feature that creators can enable during upload. However, verified products gain a trust badge and are more visible to buyers who filter for verified originals.

What if someone already uploaded my design?

As a verified creator, you can use our Library Scan feature to search our entire marketplace for copies of your original designs. Any matches are flagged for review, and confirmed piracy cases result in removal and potential account action.

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