Question 1

Can RAG replace verifiable document memory?

Accepted Answer

RAG retrieves similar text chunks from a vector store. It does not prove the text was captured at a specific time from a specific document. DocImprint evidence bundles bind extracted bytes to cryptographic hashes and optional on-chain anchors.

Question 2

When should I use RAG with DocImprint?

Accepted Answer

Use RAG for broad semantic search across large corpora. Use DocImprint when you need tamper-evident capture, offline verification, legal chain-of-custody, or agent citations that auditors can validate without trusting your server.

Question 3

Does DocImprint store embeddings?

Accepted Answer

DocImprint Collections can index bundle content for semantic search, but the source of truth is the signed evidence bundle — not an embedding alone. You can combine both: capture with DocImprint, then embed verified chunks in your vector store.

Capability	Typical RAG	DocImprint
Semantic search	Yes	Via Collections
Tamper-evident capture	No	Yes (evidence bundles)
Offline verification	No	Free verify endpoint
Chain-of-custody	No	Legal hold + notarize

Why verifiable document memory beats RAG alone

What problem does RAG leave unsolved?

How does DocImprint complement RAG pipelines?

Which should autonomous agents use by default?

Comparison at a glance