Release Notes

Platform History & Release Record

A transparent timeline of how CertifiedDraw was conceived, developed, and officially launched. Accurate dates, honest summaries, no fabricated history.

Last updated: 20 February 2026

Oct 2024

Platform Founded

v1.0.0

Launch Version

20 Feb

Public Launch

Active

Development Status

Development Phase

Oct 2024 Platform Origin

Concept & Initial Research

Initial Focus Areas

The idea for CertifiedDraw was first developed in October 2024 in response to growing demand for independent, third-party draw adjudication. During this phase, the core platform architecture and certification principles were defined.

Neutral draw execution

Public verifiability

Tamper-evident certification

Privacy-safe participant confirmation

Dispute resolution documentation

This was an internal concept and research phase only. No public platform existed at this time.

Development Phase

Nov 2024 – Mid 2025 Architecture & Core Development

System Design & Core Build

Core Systems Built

Following the concept phase, development began on the platform's core infrastructure. This period focused heavily on system design, integrity controls, and structured data handling rather than public release.

Secure draw configuration engine

Certified random selection framework

UTC timestamping system

Certificate fingerprint methodology

Public verification infrastructure

Internal development only. No public access was provided during this phase.

Development Phase

Late 2025 Private Build & Internal Testing

Refinement & Pre-Launch Testing

Refinement Areas

The platform entered an internal refinement stage ahead of public launch, focusing on user flow optimisation, validation systems, and reliability improvements. No public access was provided during this phase.

User flow optimisation

Dashboard structure development

Entry upload validation systems

Multi-winner & reserve handling logic

Performance & reliability testing

Internal testing phase only. No public access was provided. Public launch followed in February 2026.

Official Release

v1.0.0 Latest Released 20 February 2026

v1.0.0 — Public Launch

Features & Capabilities

8 changes

Draw Creation & Configuration

Full draw setup including entry limits, prize details, and scheduling.

Secure Entry Upload

Organisation-controlled participant data upload with integrity verification.

Winner & Reserve Winner Selection

Random, tamper-evident selection of primary and reserve winners.

UTC Timestamped Records

All draw completions carry immutable UTC timestamps for auditability.

Certificate Generation

Tamper-evident certificates issued at draw completion with fingerprint hashing.

Public Lookup & Verification

Anyone can verify draw results by certificate number without an account.

Organisation Dashboard

Full management portal for draw creation, history, and certificate access.

Account Verification Workflow

Organisation identity and legitimacy verification before platform access.

CertifiedDraw was officially launched to the public on 20 February 2026. This was the first publicly available version of the platform — no earlier public versions were released.

Active Development

Ongoing Development

CertifiedDraw remains under active development. Between formal releases, the platform receives continuous improvements deployed without version increments.

Continuous Improvement Policy

Minor Performance Improvements

Speed, reliability, and efficiency improvements are deployed on a rolling basis without a version increment when they do not materially affect platform capability.

Security Hardening Updates

Proactive security hardening and vulnerability patching is applied continuously as part of normal platform operations.

Interface Clarity Refinements

Usability and clarity improvements may be introduced without a formal version entry where they are non-material in nature.

Infrastructure Reliability Adjustments

Platform infrastructure is continuously monitored and adjusted to maintain stability and uptime without requiring a formal release increment.

Future Feature Releases

All new features and meaningful capability additions will be documented here with clear release dates and summaries as they are introduced.

Policy

Transparency Commitment

Our approach to changelog integrity and historical accuracy.

We Do Not

No backdated releases. We do not publish release entries for work that was not an official, dated public release. No backdating, no padding the record.

No fabricated version history. Version numbers are not assigned to make the platform appear more mature than it is. Every entry reflects a real release event.

No inflated version numbers. Internal development is not listed as public releases — it is documented separately as development history.

We Commit To

Accurate release dates. Every release entry carries the actual date that version became publicly available — no exceptions.

Honest summaries. Changes are described factually. Marketing language is avoided.

Real, dated entries only. This changelog reflects actual public availability — nothing more. Future releases will appear here as they occur.

An honest record, always.

This page reflects CertifiedDraw's actual history — from concept in October 2024 to public launch in February 2026. Every future release will be added here as it happens, with accurate dates and clear summaries.