PROTECTING CULTURAL VALUE ONE VERIFIED PIECE AT A TIME

The Atsur Verification Alliance (AVA) network is Africa’s first ethical asset verification network —uniting galleries, artists, and experts to fight art fraud, secure secondary sale royalties, and elevate African art as a trusted global asset.

WHY AVA EXISTS

THE PROBLEM

For too long the art market has suffered from

  • Fakes flooding the markets, making the region daunting for investment.

  • Artists and galleries losing millions in unpaid royalties.

  • Collectors afraid to spend big on African art because no secondary market value.

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THE SOLUTION

AVA is the African art world’s version of ‘NCC’ or ‘NITDA’ — a trusted, community-led body of art professionals working together to uphold ethical standards and fair practices— all backed by modern blockchain technology.

  • Verify art authenticity.

  • Enforce resale royalty agreements.

  • Foster global trust in the African creative economy.

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Think of an AVA certificate of authenticity as the ‘NAFDAC stamp’ on your art—proof it’s genuine and safe to invest in.

HOW IT WORKS

STEP 1

Artist, Gallery or Collector submits artwork on the Atsur platform to get certificate of authenticity.

Collection of art and museum artifacts, including a tribal mask, ancient sculptures, museum tickets, and framed artwork.

STEP 2

The custodian is directed to the nearest verification partner for in-person verifcation.

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STEP 3

The artwork gets issued a certificate of authenticity and linked to the blockchain.

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STEP 4

Every sale or resale triggers automatic royalties based on sale agreement.

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MEMBER BENEFITS

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FOR GALLERIES & DEALERS

  • Your listings get an AVA Trust Badge—sell 40% faster with buyer confidence.

  • Source emerging artistic talent more easily, they come to you.

  • Access high-net-worth collectors in our exclusive network.

  • Earn rewards as a verification partner

  • Finally start earning revenue from secondary markets.

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FOR ARTISTS & ESTATES

  • Royalties enforced forever—even after resale (all auto-paid via blockchain).

  • Stop forgers and preserve your IP—your signature/style is recorded immutably.

  • Track the growth of your art valuation over time.

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FOR COLLECTORS

  • Buy fearlessly — every AVA verified piece come with authenticity guarantees

  • Scan a QR code to see full ownership history (like a car’s ownership paper)

  • Resell easily — verified art moves faster, and at higher prices on our network

  • Leave secure prof of value for your next of kin

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