Trust, Identity &
Verifiable Commerce
We research the systems, evidence and institutions that help people and organisations establish identity, authority, capability and trustworthy commercial outcomes.
The Dynamic Trust Lifecycle
Commercial trust is not static. It evolves with evidence, behaviour and real-world activity.
1. Identity
Establish who you are
2. Authority
Verify legal status and permissions
3. Capability
Assess operational and financial capacity
4. Evidence
Gather and validate real-world data
5. Current State
Calculate dynamic trust score
6. Outcomes
Enable trusted commerce
7. Update / Decay
Adjust with new evidence or risks
An Evidence Chain for Global Commerce
Trust is built from multiple sources, connected through verifiable evidence.
People, documents, physical systems and transactions combine to create a tamper-resistant view of commercial reality.
People
Identities, roles and credentials
Documents
Legal records, licenses and certifications
Physical Systems
Goods, facilities, IoT and sensors
Institutions
Regulators, customs and trusted third parties
Transactions
Payments, contracts and commercial activity
Verified Record
Immutable, traceable evidence chain
Multiple Dimensions. A Clearer Picture.
Trust is multidimensional. Verifiable commerce combines identity, capability and real outcomes.
Verified Identity
- Legal status confirmed
- Key people verified
- Sanctions and watchlists cleared
- Ongoing monitoring
Verified Capability
- Operational facilities validated
- Supply chain visibility
- Financial strength assessed
- Regulatory compliance confirmed
Verifiable Outcomes
- Real transactions and activity
- Delivery and performance records
- Dispute and claim history
- Dynamic trust score
Public Research Programs
Five programs exploring trust infrastructure for a safer, more open global economy.
Digital Identity for Commerce
Trust frameworks for people and organisations.
Verifiable Credentials & Evidence
Standards for trusted data and documents.
Supply Chain Trust Systems
Connecting physical and digital supply chains.
Regulatory Technology & Global Standards
Interoperability and cross-border trust.
Trusted Markets & Resilient Commerce
Designing safer, more inclusive global markets.
Countering risk. Strengthening trust.
We research commercial threats such as impersonation, forged evidence, payment diversion and cyber risk — and how trust systems can prevent, detect and recover from them. This is responsible, non-operational research to support a safer and more resilient global economy.
Explore risk and resilience researchImpersonation and identity fraud
Forged documents and false claims
Payment diversion and financial crime
Supply chain misrepresentation
Cyber attacks and system manipulation
Adversarial actors and influence
Recovery and trust restoration
More resilient markets and people
Key Research Questions
Questions that guide our research and help shape a more trusted global economy.
How can economic identity be made more trustworthy?
What data, standards and verification methods create reliable economic identity?
How can trust dynamically reflect commercial reality?
How can real-time data, transactions and events update trust scores and reduce risk?
How can global trust systems be more inclusive and resilient?
What models enable broader participation while preventing abuse and ensuring safety?