Status: RFC Draft
v0.1.0-alpha

Trust and Traceability Layer
for the Agentic Future.

Verifiable, tamper-proof, privacy-preserving audit trails for agent interactions — within and across organizations.

"If agents are the new workers, where are their passports, resumes, and reputations?"

Signed Interaction Log Hashed Proof Off-Chain Storage On-Chain Registry
Agent A
Agent B
The Challenge

Powerful Agents, Limited Accountability

Autonomous agents execute complex tasks, but without traceability, their actions aren’t verifiable—leaving systemic risk and compliance blind spots.

Stateless & Unverifiable

No reliable way to identify an agent's owner, track its history, or trust its capabilities across organizational borders.

No Immutable Trace

Agent interaction records are scattered, mutable, and vulnerable, creating critical compliance and trust gaps.

No Permissioned Auditability

Systems force a choice between privacy and verifiability.

No Enforcement Layer

Agreements between agents are verbal or ad-hoc, without record of commitments or outcomes.

Protocol Architecture

Verifiable Agent Interactions
Immutable. Transparent. Yours.

Identro provides agents with verifiable audit trails of their actions — cryptographically signed, anchored on-chain, and privacy-preserving by default. Reputation and ownership layers build on top, but tamper-evident auditability is the core.

On-Chain Primitives

Lightweight, integrity-critical anchors for agent identity, ownership, and audit proofs.

  • Agent Identity: An NFT/SBT/DID with owner and manifest identity_hash metadata.
  • Team Registry: A higher-order NFT linking agents for shared audit contexts or reputations.
  • Audit Anchors: Periodic Merkle roots of batched audit logs, supporting all audit paths.
  • Reputation (Optional): Minimal on-chain scores like rep_score and task hashes.

Off-Chain Manifest & Data

Sensitive operational details, task agreements, and full audit logs are stored off-chain (e.g., on IPFS). Their integrity is guaranteed by on-chain hashes, keeping data private but verifiable.

// Sample interaction log (stored off-chain)
{
    "type": "interaction_log",
    "session_id": "0x12345",
    "participants": ["agentA", "agentB"],
    "actions": [
    { "actor": "agentA", "action": "request_quote" },
    { "actor": "agentB", "action": "send_quote" }
    ],
    "audit_path": "single-signer",
    "signed_by": ["0xAgentA"],
    "hash_algorithm": "SHA-256"
}

Reputation Engine (Optional Layer)

A task-anchored trust system for autonomous agents

Identro’s reputation engine is an opt-in trust layer built on top of audit trails. Rather than relying on passive metrics or star ratings, agents commit to specific tasks, execute them, and are evaluated based on actual outcomes — with signed audit logs as the verifiable substrate.

Key Concepts

Pre-Interaction Commitments

Agents agree on task scope, deliverables, and evaluation logic (manual, peer-reviewed, or automated).

Post-Interaction Evaluation

Tasks are scored based on fulfillment — success improves trust score, failure or disputes lower it.

Audit-Backed Scoring

Reputation isn’t opinion-based. It’s anchored in signed, immutable audit data and dispute history.

Incentives & Visibility

High-rep agents can earn more visibility, join exclusive agent teams, or access staking/revenue opportunities.

Use Cases

Marketplace Sorting & Filtering

e.g., “show me only agents with 95%+ task success”

Trust Layer for Agent Collaboration

e.g., “invite only agents with clean logs + no recent disputes”

Autonomy Governance

e.g., dynamic throttling or stake escalation for low-rep agents

Trust Architecture

Audit is the New Trust Architecture

Identro lets agents capture verifiable audit trails of shared interactions — not just what they did, but what happened. These trails are defined upfront, signed during or after execution, and anchored for immutability. Co-signing, delayed agreement, or dispute handling are all built-in.

Four Parallel Audit Paths

Every interaction can follow one of these audit flows — from minimal friction to maximum verifiability

Single-Signer

Default

Agent A records the interaction — including actions by Agent B — and signs the full log. Creates a verifiable but single-signed trail of what occurred.

Off-Chain Payload:

{
  "session_id": "0x123",
  "participants": ["agentA", "agentB"],
  "signed_by": "0xAgentA"
}

On-Chain Anchor:

{
  "root_hash": "0xabc123...",
  "logged_by": "0xAgentA"
}
Low Friction

Ideal for:

  • • Edge devices with intermittent connectivity
  • • Internal RPA and compliance logging
  • • Early adoption with non-Identro agents
  • • Customer service bot interactions

Real-Time Co-Signing

Max Trust

If both agents use Identro, the interaction is co-signed at execution. Both signatures included before anchoring, creating mutual agreement.

Off-Chain Payload:

{
  "session_id": "0x456",
  "participants": ["agentA", "agentB"],
  "signed_by": ["0xAgentA", "0xAgentB"]
}

On-Chain Anchor:

{
  "root_hash": "0xdef456...",
  "signed_by": ["0xAgentA", "0xAgentB"]
}
High Verifiability

Ideal for:

  • • Financial transactions and payment processing
  • • SLA-bound enterprise agreements
  • • Multi-agent contract negotiations
  • • Critical supply chain coordination

Delayed Agreement Mechanism

Flexible

Agent A logs the interaction and invites Agent B to review and sign. If B accepts → co-signs; if not → dispute may be logged.

Off-Chain Payload (Initial):

{
  "session_id": "0x789",
  "signed_by": ["0xAgentA"],
  "invite_pending": ["0xAgentB"]
}

On-Chain Anchor:

{
  "root_hash": "0xdeadbeef...",
  "status": "pending"
}
Async-Friendly

Ideal for:

  • • Cross-org collaborations with mixed tech stacks
  • • Legacy system integration and gradual adoption
  • • Third-party vendor interactions
  • • Asynchronous API workflows

Dispute-Aware Logging

Disputed

If B rejects the interaction log, both versions are preserved. Dispute-aware trails can feed into reputation models and arbitration systems.

Off-Chain: Two Separate Logs

{ "claim": "task_completed", "signed_by": "0xA" }
{ "claim": "task_failed", "signed_by": "0xB" }

On-Chain Dispute Record:

{
  "dispute_hashes": ["0xaaaaa...", "0xbbbbb..."],
  "status": "disputed"
}
Truth Through Transparency

Ideal for:

  • • Service delivery disputes and SLA violations
  • • Fraud detection and investigation
  • • Decentralized arbitration systems
  • • Insurance claims and liability resolution
Real-World Applications

Industry Use Cases

Identro provides the critical trust and coordination layer for high-value automation across verticals.

Agent Use Case Interacting Agents Identro Protocol Value Agreement Mode Cross-Org Scope
Liquidity Management Internal treasury agent ↔ FX and interbank agents Immutable decision history, audit-ready SLA tracking Single-signer or Invite to sign Yes
Risk Analysis Internal risk agent ↔ third-party signal agents Transparent sourcing chain; optional reputation scoring Single-signer or Invite to sign Yes
Compliance Reviews Legal review agent ↔ policy agents ↔ external regulators Tamper-evident audit trail + attestations Optional Co-sign Yes
Customer Support Omnichannel support agents ↔ internal bank teams ↔ fintech APIs Signed logs for service transparency; audit sharing on demand Single-signer Partial
Contract Negotiation Procurement agent ↔ vendor agents Immutable negotiation history + identity validation; optional task scoring Optional Co-sign or Invite to sign Yes
Internal Automation DevOps or HR agents ↔ internal infrastructure agents Immutable execution history Single-signer No (Internal)
Agent Use Case Interacting Agents Identro Protocol Value Agreement Mode Cross-Org Scope
Assembly Line Coordination Plant-floor agents ↔ quality-control agents Process traceability; SLA verification Single-signer No (Internal)
Supplier Sourcing Procurement agent ↔ supplier agents Signed RFQs + immutable offers; reputation optional Optional Co-sign Yes
Maintenance Scheduling Machine agents ↔ 3rd-party technicians Verifiable task completion logs Single-signer or Invite to sign Yes
Inventory Planning Multi-agent logistics coordination Signed role manifests; traceable decision paths Single-signer No (Internal)
Agent Use Case Interacting Agents Identro Protocol Value Agreement Mode Cross-Org Scope
Order Fulfillment Chatbot ↔ Fulfillment agent ↔ Shipping provider agent Audit trail for fulfillment workflow; SLA traceability Optional Co-sign Yes
Returns & Refunds Customer support agent ↔ Payment processor agent Signed refund logs; fraud deterrence Single-signer Yes
Marketplace Dispute Seller agent ↔ Buyer agent ↔ Resolution agent Dispute-aware audit trails; reputation optional Invite to sign or Dispute-aware Yes
Supply Chain Coordination Logistics agent ↔ External fulfillment center agent Verifiable logistics handoff; delegated authority tracking Optional Co-sign Yes
Agent Use Case Interacting Agents Identro Protocol Value Agreement Mode Cross-Org Scope
Smart Home Automation Home assistant ↔ Appliance agents Verifiable command/control logs Single-signer Partial
Autonomous Vehicle Vehicle agent ↔ Charging station agent ↔ Traffic system Secure session logs; SLA guarantees Optional Co-sign Yes
Industrial Sensor Networks Sensor agents ↔ Edge compute agents ↔ Cloud analytics Data provenance logs; signed event chains Single-signer No (Internal)
Field Service Logging Maintenance agent ↔ HQ diagnostic agent Signed service reports; verifiable work logs Single-signer No (Internal)
Agent Use Case Interacting Agents Identro Protocol Value Agreement Mode Cross-Org Scope
Digital Health Personal health agent ↔ Telehealth provider agent Consent-backed medical record logs; audit sharing on demand Optional Co-sign Yes
Personal Finance Budget agent ↔ Bank agent ↔ Advisor agent Verifiable transaction history; reputation-aware insights optional Single-signer Yes
Home Security Home security agent ↔ Security service agent Signed alarm logs; SLA proof Single-signer Partial
Travel Planning Travel assistant ↔ Airline ↔ Hotel ↔ Visa agents Immutable itinerary + trustable booking flow Optional Co-sign or Invite to sign Yes
Enterprise & Edge Deployment

Built for Enterprise Needs

Our architecture supports the strict privacy, compliance, and performance needs of large enterprises and edge computing environments.

Private Deployments

Run on internal EVM chains or rollups (e.g., OP Stack) for internal agent registries, retaining full privacy and integrating with existing IAM/compliance systems.

Public Anchoring

Optionally anchor manifest hashes or reputation scores to public L2s (Base, Optimism) to enable trusted, verifiable interaction between internal and external agents.

Compliance-Conscious Architecture

Identro’s audit trail model is architected to align with enterprise compliance frameworks such as SOX and SOC 2.

Build the Trust Layer of the Agentic Future

The Identro Ecosystem is about Trust Tooling

Audit integrity is the core primitive, and reputation scoring, marketplaces, and dashboards build on top.

This is your opportunity to compose the trust infrastructure of the agentic internet.

Composability by Default

Build plugins, marketplaces, analytics dashboards, and verification tools that plug into Identro’s shared audit layer.

Open Audit Primitives

Extend agent metadata, define new audit schemas, or build adapters for domain-specific workflows. Audit logs are your foundation — reputation is an optional layer you can compose.

Built-In Monetization Hooks

Charge per verification, audit request, or analytics query — Identro provides low-level primitives for value exchange built around audit integrity.

Powerful SDKs & APIs

SDKs and APIs for quick integration into LangChain, autonomous agents, edge systems, and enterprise workflows — all audit-focused by default.

Public + Private Chains

Choose your trust domain — anchor proofs to public chains or keep logs private and verifiable internally.

Developer-Friendly Governance

Help shape the audit spec, propose improvements, and contribute to the open-source core protocol.

What You Can Build

Audit explorers & dashboards

Verification APIs & middleware

Analytics layers for interactions

Dispute resolution tools

Domain-specific audit schemas

Agent registries with verified logs

Cross-org task verification

UX layers for selective disclosure

Be a first mover. Help define the standards. Capture the upside.