Hi, my name is James Chadrick McDaniel, and I’m an independent researcher based in West Virginia. Over the past year, I’ve done something many believed was impossible:

I’ve constructed a formal proof of Goldbach’s Conjecture, one of the oldest unsolved problems in mathematics, using rigorous logic, probabilistic methods, and Zermelo–Fraenkel set theory (ZFC).

Goldbach’s Conjecture states that every even number greater than 2 is the sum of two prime numbers. Mathematicians have pursued this since 1742. My proof combines analytic number theory, variance bounds, and formal induction to show that not only is this true — it’s provable within our most accepted mathematical system.

Now, I need your help.

What the Funds Will Support:

- Copyright registration to protect my original work

- Journal submission and publishing fees (targeting the Journal of Number Theory)

- Professional formatting and indexing for academic archives

- Media outreach to help bring this discovery to light

- Legal timestamping and notarization to safeguard against plagiarism or disputes

This isn’t just about math — it’s about showing that independent thinkers and underdogs can still break ground in the world’s most prestigious disciplines.

Why This Matters:

- A successful proof of Goldbach’s Conjecture represents a major step forward in number theory.

- My approach doesn’t rely on unproven conjectures like the Generalized Riemann Hypothesis — it’s built entirely within provable bounds.

- If published and recognized, it could influence mathematical research, algorithms, and cryptographic theory for generations.

How You Can Help:

Any donation — large or small — brings me one step closer to protecting and publishing this work.

If you can’t donate, please consider sharing this page with friends, science lovers, or anyone who supports independent discovery.

Thank you for reading. I believe that truth, rigor, and dedication matter — and with your help, I can bring this breakthrough to the world.

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James Chadrick McDaniel

Independent Researcher

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