[jedberg]

My first question was "If this is a free service, how do I know it will still be around in even a few years?". This was answered by your comment that it is (or at least appears to be?) funded by Harvard.

In which case, why isn't this prominently displayed on the main page? Or why not use a Harvard library URL, which will significantly boost the trust level? Especially vs a CC TLD which are known to be problematic?

[JackC]

It is on core Harvard funds, and we also have paid accounts used by law firms and journalists.

As an innovation lab we often minimize Harvard branding with project websites because it's more instructive to win or lose on our own merits than based on how people feel about Harvard, in either direction.

[stanislavb]

Yeah, but the the mare success of a service like perma.cc relies on trust. How does someone trust you that you will be here in 10, 20, etc years?

Harvard has been around for hundreds of years, Harvard has inbuilt trust, Harvard has funding. You should negotiate and arrange going behind its brand.

[TheRealPomax]

Things like https://perma.cc/sign-up/courts

It's in several US states' interest to make sure this service keeps existing.

[Imustaskforhelp]

wow hats off man!

But I am also wondering , is this sustainable , can I use this to archive this hackernews itself for example

And how can we verify the integrity of the web archive , could you please explain?

Thanks a lot in advance. I wish you all the best in your career & this project!

[gabcoh]

I guess it’s not sufficiently prominent (given that you didn’t see it) but this is discussed in detail in the FAQ section