Computer scientist Adel Khelifi from the University of Abu Dhabi and archaeologist Mark Altaweel from University College London have developed a Web3-based verification-as-a-service model called Salsal. The service aims to determine and record the authenticity and provenance of cultural artifacts using an on-chain validation system that cannot be fudged or cloned. Salsal will be offered specifically to cultural heritage organisations, providing a protocol for identifying, grading, and recording information about specific artifacts using a suite of technology tools. The team behind Salsal hopes to see mass adoption of their service, envisioning a paradigm where curators aspire to have their collections validated via Salsal as a matter of verification.