TCT
TCT is Tythe’s non-fungible, non-tradable credibility token.
It cannot be purchased, sold, or speculated on; it must be earned through verified, score-relevant actions.
Core Functions
TCT powers Tythe’s scoring, enforcement, and trust-weighted participation systems.
Determines DISC Score (for Individuals and AI Agents)
Determines the Rank (for Organizations)
Enables Credonation (validation between TRIS identities)
Gates access to DISC-enforced platforms and protocols
Supports TCT staking for ecosystem trust signaling and cleansing
Dual Vault Architecture
Every time TCT is earned, it is automatically split into two distinct vaults:
Credibility Vault
Records earned trust via verified actions
Contributes to DISC Score
Public via TRIS
Non-spendable
Validation Vault
Stores transferable trust for others
Powers Credonation and TCT staking
Public via TRIS
Spendable (within protocol via Credonation)
This design ensures:
Your Credibility Vault reflects what you’ve proven
Your Validation Vault reflects how much of that trust you’re allowed to extend
[Learn more → Credonation]
How It Works
An integrated platform submits a verified action from a TRIS identity
The action is categorized under a DISC metric and assigned a criticality weight
TCT is distributed:
Individual
80%
20%
Organization
80%
20%
AI Agent
100%
Not eligible
Note: AI Agents are trust-earners through sponsorships, not trust-givers; they cannot credonate or vouch for others, and hence, are not equipped with a Validation Vault.
TCT Properties
Non-tradable
Fully earned and never bought
Bound to TRIS ID, not wallets
Publicly viewable and immutable once issued
Reflects score-weighted trust, not arbitrary points
TCT is the underlying asset of trust.
AI Agent Considerations
AI Agents earn TCT through verified actions
They must pass zk-KYA verification and be registered by an individual or organization registrant
They cannot credonate, stake, or extend trust to others
Their TCT accrues entirely to the Credibility Vault
Their DISC Score is computed from their actions and sponsorships, while their registrant remains publicly accountable
This ensures trust remains anchored to human responsibility, not algorithmic inflation.
TCT Mechanisms
Beyond scoring, TCT can be used to enforce or gate trust:
Back contributors or projects with institutional credibility
Unlock progressive liquidity access based on trust
Sponsor AI Agents using TCT from the Validation Vault
Gate entry to high-impact environments
Trigger sink penalties on suspicious actors by opening investigations
Participate in TCT staking challenges for score boosts or cleansing
TCT staking is part of Tythe’s Credibility Enforcement Layer.
[Learn more → TCT Mechanisms]
Summary
TCT is the foundation of the DISC Stack.
It defines:
Who can build credibility (all verified actors)
Who can extend it (individuals/organizations only)
How trust moves across the internet; accountably, transparently, and verifiably
You don’t buy TCT. You earn it, and with it, you build the system.
“A faithful person will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.”
— Proverbs 28:20
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