Security & Verification
How to Verify SHA-256
Verify Your Download
Always verify your download before running. Compare the file hash against the published SHA-256.
Get-FileHash .\DarkelfCocoa-4.0.0-windows-x64.exe -Algorithm SHA256sha256sum DarkelfCocoa-4.0.0-windows-x64.exeThe output must match the SHA-256 below exactly (case-insensitive). If it does not match, delete the file immediately — do not run it.
e3b0c44298fc1c149afbf4c8996fb92427ae41e4649b934ca495991b7852b855Why This Matters
Supply Chain Attacks
A tampered binary can look identical to the real one. SHA-256 makes it mathematically impossible to modify a file without changing its hash.
Corrupted Downloads
Network errors and storage failures can corrupt files silently. The checksum catches corruption before it causes crashes or data exposure.
Impersonation
Fake download sites mirroring Darkelf binaries cannot produce matching SHA-256 values without access to the original build artifacts.
Non-Persistent Design Philosophy
Darkelf browsers are engineered around a core axiom: no session data should outlive the session that created it.
- Cookies — stored in memory only; never written to disk.
- Cache — process-scoped; destroyed on shutdown or tab close.
- History — not recorded. No timeline. No footprint.
- Downloads (Shadow Lite) — disabled by design. Any disk write is forced into a strict folder and wiped on shutdown.
- No WebRTC (Shadow Lite) — real IP cannot leak through WebRTC peer connections.
This means Darkelf is a tool for a specific workflow: secure, ephemeral sessions. It is not a general-purpose browser. If you need persistent bookmarks or download management, use a different tool.
Code Signatures (Planned)
GPG / Minisign detached signatures are planned for a future release. When available, the artifact table on each release detail page will include a signature download link. Verify instructions will be published here.