References
Agent trust references
Plain-language and technical references for the trust layer agents will need: durable identity, bounded business authority, MCP-compatible discovery, and reputation that comes from evidence rather than assertion.
Current references
A plain-language argument for agent trust infrastructure: why agents need durable identity, why businesses need bounded authority, and why reputation has to come from evidence instead of assertion.
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The industry is racing to give AI agents payment rails, but who even asked for it? Before we hand our agents a credit card, we need a way to establish trust. The following is my (current) philosophy on how to get there.
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