Canonical Tokenization: A New Architecture for Trustless Document Permanence

Canonical Tokenization is a deterministic, reversible, and schema‑bound method for long‑term digital preservation of real‑world documents such as wills, leases, deeds, contracts, and settlement artifacts. Unlike VM‑based smart contract systems that rely on bytecode parsing, sandboxing, and runtime execution, Canonical Tokenization uses canonical mappings, DID provenance, and satoshi‑level containers to provide trustless document permanence without introducing execution risk. This paper contrasts canonical tokenization with WASM‑based approaches, outlines the architectural advantages of deterministic artifact reconstruction, and demonstrates how this model supports real‑world legal continuity across decades.