5-minute summary
Why it matters
The current internet moves information efficiently but leaves verification to centralized intermediaries. TrustNet is a protocol for decentralized, verifiable trust.
Who it's for
Developers, identity architects, and anyone interested in verification infrastructure.
Key insights
- TrustNet moves verification, not just data.
- Identity is self-held; reputation is calculated from logged commitments.
- The protocol is open and phased — each phase ships a working component.
"The current internet moved information efficiently but left verification to centralized intermediaries.
TrustNet moves verification: trust is decentralized by making it independently checkable.
No gatekeeper controls the registry. No central authority issues identity. No permission is required to verify a claim.
Identity is self-held. Reputation is calculated from logged commitments. Health data is opt-in and encrypted. Value is earned through contribution.
The protocol is open. The reference implementation is in progress."
The Verification Layer for the Internet
| Old Internet | TrustNet |
|---|---|
| Moves data | Moves verified claims |
| Identity is issued | Identity is sovereign |
| Trust is required | Verification is built in |
| Reputation is gamed | Reputation is calculated |
| Search ranks by ad spend | Search ranks by trust |
| Health is siloed | Health is verifiable (opt-in) |
| Value is centralized | Value is earned and portable |
The TrustNet Stack
| Layer | Old Internet | TrustNet |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | Email / Google / Facebook | Coherence ID (Sovereign DID) |
| Trust | SSL / Reputation (gamed) | Trust Ledger (Verifiable Commitments) |
| Health | Fitbit / Apple (siloed) | Social Health Layer (Verifiable Vitality) |
| Value | Fiat / Crypto (speculative) | CET Ledger (Earned Utility) |
| Search | Google / Bing (ad-driven) | Coherence Search (Trust-driven) |
| Interface | URL / QR (static) | QR + DID (Verifiable) |
The TrustNet Protocol
TrustNet sits on top of the old internet. It does not replace HTTP or TCP/IP — it adds a verification layer the old internet never had.
| TrustNet DID | Sovereign identity. You hold the private key. |
| TrustNet VC | Verifiable Credentials. Signed, portable, verifiable. |
| TrustNet Ledger | Commitments logged. Trust Score calculated. Public. Verifiable. |
| TrustNet Health | HRV check-ins mint vitality credentials. Private (opt-in). |
| TrustNet CET | Earnable utility token. Verified actions earn value. |
| TrustNet Search | Search by Trust Score. Verified businesses surfaced. |
| TrustNet QR | Physical-digital bridge. Scannable DID. |
The Trust Ledger Architecture
A public, immutable record across the main blockchain and repeaters — the structural foundation of TrustNet.
The Trust Ledger must be a public, immutable record across the main blockchain and repeaters. This is the structural foundation of TrustNet. Without it, the container is just a centralized database. With it, the container becomes an unstoppable, trustless infrastructure layer.
The Architecture: Three Layers
Core Ledger
The source of truth. Immutable. Public. Distributed.
Trust is anchored to math, not authority.
Cross-Chain Repeaters
Relay data to other chains. Expand the network.
The container is not locked to one chain. It is interoperable.
External Integration
Connect to existing systems. CRMs. HRV platforms.
The container does not replace tools. It upgrades them.
The container is built to scale across chains, not to be confined to one.
The Core Ledger: Base L2
The main blockchain is Base L2 (Coinbase). It is the primary anchor for the Trust Ledger.
| Parameter | Specification | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Chain | Base L2 | Low fees, EVM-compatible, growing ecosystem |
| Contract | TrustLedger.sol | Stores commitments, Trust Scores, verification status |
| Token | CET (ERC-20) | Earnable utility token, governance |
| Identity | DID anchored on-chain | Maps Coherence IDs to on-chain identities |
The core ledger is immutable. It cannot be altered. It cannot be taken down.
The Cross-Chain Repeaters
Repeaters extend the Trust Ledger across multiple blockchains. They ensure that the container is accessible from any ecosystem.
| Chain | Purpose | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereum | Mainnet anchor | Maximum security, broadest reach |
| Base L2 | Primary operational chain | Low cost, high throughput |
| Polygon | Scalability layer | High volume, low cost |
| Arbitrum | Optimistic rollup | Ethereum security with lower fees |
| Optimism | Optimistic rollup | Ethereum security with lower fees |
| Solana | High-performance chain | Speed and low cost |
| Avalanche | Subnet compatibility | Interoperability with enterprise |
Repeaters ensure that the Trust Ledger is not locked to a single chain. The container is accessible from anywhere.
The Repeater Mechanism
Commitment logged on Base L2
Primary record
Commitment relayed to other chains
Repeaters mirror the data
Commitment verified on any chain
Trust is accessible from any ecosystem
Chains remain consistent
The ledger is unified across chains
The Trust Ledger is not fragmented. It is mirrored. Every chain holds the same truth.
The Smart Contract Architecture
| TrustLedger.sol | Stores commitments, Trust Scores, verification status |
| TrustToken.sol | ERC-20 token representing verified trust |
| VitalityToken.sol | ERC-20 token representing verified vitality |
| Governance.sol | DAO governance for protocol upgrades |
| Identity.sol | Maps Coherence IDs to on-chain identities |
The contracts are open-source and auditable by anyone.
The Cross-Chain Communication
| Protocol | What It Does | Why |
|---|---|---|
| LayerZero | Cross-chain messaging | Relays commitments across chains |
| Axelar | Cross-chain gateway | Secure interoperability |
| Wormhole | Cross-chain bridge | Trustless data transfer |
The container uses proven cross-chain infrastructure. It does not build from scratch — it builds on what works.
The Immutability Guarantee
Math
No one can alter a commitment. The cryptography enforces it.
Distribution
No one can take down the ledger. It is distributed across chains.
Public
Anyone can verify a commitment. No permission is required.
Permanent
No one can erase a commitment. It is permanent.
The immutability is not a feature. It is the foundation.
"The Trust Ledger must be a public, immutable record across the main blockchain and repeaters.
Without it, the container is just a database.
With it, the container is a structural reality.
The core ledger anchors the truth.
The repeaters extend the truth.
The integration connects the truth.
Immutable. Distributed. Public. Permanent.
The container is built to last.
The container is built to scale.
The container is built for the new world."
The TrustNet Vision
| Now | The protocol is specified. Reference components are in development. |
| 6–12 months | Early adopters register TrustNet IDs. Businesses begin piloting partner verification. |
| 12–24 months | Adoption grows as verification utility compounds. TrustNet competes on verifiability, not network lock-in. |
| 24+ months | TrustNet is a recognized verification standard alongside existing identity layers. |
The Three-Phase Rollout
From a working prototype to a global infrastructure layer.
Phase 1: Reference Implementation
0–6 MonthsEstablish the Container as the authoritative reference implementation for sovereign identity + trust + health.
Phase 2: On-Chain Expansion
6–18 MonthsMove the Trust Ledger, CET, and governance on-chain. Establish the Container as a decentralized protocol.
Phase 3: Global Protocol
18–36 MonthsThe Container becomes the default verification layer for the internet. TrustNet is recognized as the global standard.
The Governance Model
The Container governs itself through a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO).
| Governance Token | CET (earned, not sold) |
| Voting Weight | 1 CET = 1 vote, modified by Trust Score |
| Proposal Threshold | Minimum CET stake to submit a proposal |
| Quorum | Minimum participation for a valid vote |
| Execution | On-chain, transparent, auditable |
The Risk Mitigation
The Immediate Next Actions
"The architecture is specified. The protocol is open. Identity is self-held. Trust is verifiable. Health data is opt-in. Value is earned through contribution.
TrustNet is designed as a verification layer that any participant can run, audit, and extend — not a product owned by one party.
Adoption depends on utility, not inevitability. The roadmap is phased, and each phase ships a working component before the next begins."
The architecture is specified. The roadmap is phased. Each phase ships a working component.