TRIS Overview

TRIS (Trusted Reputation Identity System) is Tythe’s universal identity framework — the foundational layer that authenticates every actor in the trust economy.

It provides a verifiable, privacy-preserving digital identity for humans, organizations, and AI agents, linking their actions, credentials, and credibility within one coherent system.

TRIS is not a static identifier. It is a programmable identity key that enables role-based participation across Tythe’s network — determining how each actor builds, validates, or enforces trust.

Each TRIS ID binds cryptographic proofs, verified credentials, and behavioral attestations into a unified identity state that can be queried, analyzed, or governed without compromising privacy.

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Why TRIS Exists

In digital systems, identity is fragmented across wallets, accounts, and attestations — each context requiring a new form of verification.

TRIS resolves this fragmentation by introducing a single, interoperable identity layer capable of expressing trust across financial, governance, and AI systems through verifiable proofs instead of static identifiers.

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Core Design Principles

Principle	Description
Verifiable	Every TRIS ID is anchored to cryptographic proofs and validation records.
Private	Zero-knowledge proofs preserve anonymity while maintaining accountability.
Persistent	TRIS IDs remain consistent across applications and environments.
Interoperable	Designed for compatibility with existing standards (W3C DID, VC, zk-proofs).
Role-Based	Distinguishes between Human, Organizational, and AI Agent participants.

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Identity Roles

Role	Description	Verification Method
Humans	Individuals building personal credibility.	zk-KYH / zk-KYC
Organizations	Verified entities operating as validators or integrators.	zk-KYB
AI Agents	Autonomous agents acting under registrant accountability.	zk-KYA

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Identity Lifecycle

Each TRIS ID follows a defined lifecycle of creation, verification, activation, and deactivation:

1. Creation — Issued through Tythe’s onboarding or TRIS Auth flow.

2. Verification — Identity proof submitted via appropriate zk-verification method.

3. Activation — TRIS ID linked to wallet and DID document.

4. Maintenance — Regular proof refresh to maintain validity.

5. Deactivation — Upon revocation, expiry, or verified request by owner.

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Architectural Position

TRIS forms the Identity Layer of Tythe’s protocol stack.

It underpins all higher-level layers — including the Trovebook (memory), DISC (computation), and Enforcement systems — ensuring every data point in the network originates from a verified, pseudonymous, and accountable identity.

In essence: TRIS is the access key to the trust economy — enabling verifiable participation for every human, organization, and AI agent while preserving privacy and enforcing integrity by design — powered by Tythe.

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