CULTURE is the native token of the Proof of Art (PoArt) Protocol, a blockchain-based authentication system designed for cultural heritage preservation. The protocol provides cryptographic verification for artworks, combining forensic analysis with on-chain documentation to establish provable artistic lineage. Built on Solana, CULTURE serves as the governance and utility token within the İlhan Art Gallery ecosystem, enabling authentication services, community voting, and long-term cultural infrastructure development. The project follows a "Culture over Capital" philosophy, prioritizing millennium-scale preservation over short-term speculation. The protocol includes a digital notary system with multiple privacy modes and integrates verified artistic labor as the foundation for asset value.