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You will learn how to configure your account and select a reporting persona. The Eyewitness App is your primary tool for capturing and licensing verified journalism. Because all content is cryptographically signed, you must complete a secure onboarding process before submitting your first scoop.

Account Verification

When you first open the app, you complete a gamified forensic scan. This calibrates your device’s hardware attestation and confirms that your phone’s secure enclave can generate valid cryptographic signatures.

Choosing a Persona

To help newsrooms categorise your submissions, you select a reporting persona during setup. You can adjust this later in your profile settings.
  • Catalyst: For real-time breaking developments.
  • Investigator: For deep forensic audits and exposés.
  • Vigilante: For local safety and borough-level alerts.
  • Speedster: For raw, first-on-scene footage.
  • Default: For a balanced, general news focus.