DAON SDKs & API Documentation

Complete API reference and SDK documentation for integrating DAON creator protection into any platform.

Quick Start

1. Choose Your Language

# Node.js -- the only SDK currently published
npm install daon-sdk

The Python, Ruby, PHP and Go SDKs are not published to any package registry. Their source lives in sdks/ and can be used from a checkout. The publish workflows for them last failed in March 2026 and have not been re-run.

Do not run pip install daon. That name belongs to an unrelated project (“Daon Korean Analyzer” by rasoio) and has nothing to do with DAON. Earlier versions of these docs told people to install it.

2. Basic Protection

// Node.js/JavaScript
import { protect } from 'daon-sdk';

const result = await protect(
    content,
    { title: "My Work", author: "Creator Name" },
    'liberation_v1'
);
console.log('Protected:', result.verificationUrl);

3. Verification

const verification = await verify(result.contentHash);
console.log('Verified:', verification.isValid);

SDK Documentation

JavaScript/TypeScript

For web apps, Node.js, React, Vue, Angular

  • Node.js SDK Guide
  • TypeScript Definitions
  • React Integration
  • Vue Integration
  • Express.js Integration

Key Features: TypeScript support, CommonJS & ESM modules, Browser compatibility, Async/await ready

Python

For Django, Flask, FastAPI, academic platforms

  • Python SDK Guide
  • Django Integration
  • Flask Integration
  • FastAPI Integration
  • Academic Use Cases

Key Features: Django model mixins, Flask decorators, Async support, Type hints included

Ruby

For Rails, AO3-style platforms, fanfiction sites

Key Features: ActiveRecord integration, Rails generators, AO3-compatible, Gem-based distribution

PHP

For WordPress, Laravel, Symfony, legacy systems

  • PHP SDK Guide
  • WordPress Integration
  • Laravel Integration
  • Symfony Integration
  • Legacy PHP Guide

Key Features: WordPress hooks, Laravel facades, PSR-4 autoloading, PHP 7.4+ support

Go

For high-performance systems, microservices

  • Go SDK Guide
  • gRPC Integration
  • Microservices Pattern
  • Performance Optimization
  • Concurrent Protection

Key Features: High performance, Concurrent operations, gRPC support, Minimal dependencies

REST API

For any language or custom integrations

Key Features: Language-agnostic, HTTP/JSON interface, Webhook support, OpenAPI specification

Core API Methods

Protect Content

Register content with cryptographic protection

POST /api/v1/protect
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "content": "Your creative work here...",
  "metadata": {
    "title": "Work Title",
    "author": "Creator Name",
    "type": "article"
  },
  "license": "liberation_v1"
}

Response:

{
  "success": true,
  "contentHash": "7f8b9c2d4a1e3f5a...",
  "verificationUrl": "https://verify.daon.network/7f8b9c2d...",
  "timestamp": "2024-03-15T14:32:17Z",
  "license": "liberation_v1"
}

Verify Content

Check if content is protected and get details

GET /api/v1/verify/{contentHash}

Response:

{
  "isValid": true,
  "contentHash": "7f8b9c2d4a1e3f5a...",
  "timestamp": "2024-03-15T14:32:17Z",
  "license": "liberation_v1",
  "metadata": {
    "title": "Work Title",
    "author": "Creator Name"
  }
}

Bulk Protect

Protect multiple works in a single request

POST /api/v1/protect/bulk
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "works": [
    {
      "content": "First work...",
      "metadata": {"title": "Work 1"}
    },
    {
      "content": "Second work...", 
      "metadata": {"title": "Work 2"}
    }
  ],
  "license": "liberation_v1"
}

Authentication

API Key Authentication

POST /api/v1/protect
Authorization: Bearer your-api-key-here
Content-Type: application/json

OAuth 2.0 (For platforms)

POST /oauth/token
Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded

grant_type=client_credentials&
client_id=your-client-id&
client_secret=your-client-secret

SDK Authentication

// Configure API key
daon.configure({
  apiKey: process.env.DAON_API_KEY,
  environment: 'production' // or 'sandbox'
});

Performance & Limits

Rate Limits

  • Free Tier: 1,000 protections/month
  • Creator Tier: 10,000 protections/month
  • Platform Tier: 100,000 protections/month
  • Enterprise: Custom limits

Request Limits

  • Individual: 100 requests/minute
  • Bulk: 10 requests/minute (up to 100 works each)
  • Verification: 1,000 requests/minute

Content Limits

  • Max Content Size: 10MB per work
  • Supported Formats: Text, HTML, Markdown, JSON
  • Encoding: UTF-8 required

Security

Data Protection

  • Content Hashing: SHA-256 cryptographic fingerprints
  • Transport Security: TLS 1.3 encryption
  • API Security: Rate limiting, DDoS protection
  • Privacy: No content storage, GDPR compliant

Verification Integrity

  • Blockchain Storage: Immutable record keeping
  • Timestamp Accuracy: NTP-synchronized servers
  • Hash Verification: Cryptographic proof validation
  • Legal Standing: Court-admissible evidence

Error Handling

Common Error Codes

{
  "error": {
    "code": "CONTENT_TOO_LARGE",
    "message": "Content exceeds 10MB limit",
    "details": {
      "maxSize": "10MB",
      "actualSize": "15MB"
    }
  }
}

Error Types

  • INVALID_API_KEY - Authentication failure
  • RATE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED - Too many requests
  • CONTENT_TOO_LARGE - Content size limit exceeded
  • INVALID_LICENSE - Unknown license type
  • NETWORK_ERROR - Temporary service unavailability

SDK Error Handling

try {
  const result = await daon.protect(content);
} catch (error) {
  if (error.code === 'RATE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED') {
    // Wait and retry
    await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, 60000));
    return await daon.protect(content);
  }
  throw error;
}

Testing & Development

Sandbox Environment

daon.configure({
  environment: 'sandbox',
  apiKey: 'test_key_...'
});

Test API Key

For development and testing:

  • Sandbox URL: https://sandbox-api.daon.network
  • Test Key: Contact support@daon.network
  • Free Tier: Unlimited sandbox usage

Mock Responses

SDK includes built-in mock responses for testing:

import { mockDAON } from 'daon-sdk/testing';

// Enable mocks for unit tests
mockDAON.enable();

Support & Resources

Documentation

Community

Professional Support

  • API Issues: api-support@daon.network
  • SDK Problems: sdk-support@daon.network
  • Integration Help: integrations@daon.network
  • Enterprise: enterprise@daon.network

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