Overview of the TruSignal Network

  • The TruSignal Network is a global digital trust and data exchange network comprising interoperable Data Wallet Networks operating under a common governance and trust framework.

    Each Data Wallet Network is operated by a licensed Network Licensee and provides the jurisdictional infrastructure through which individuals establish Wallet Accounts, organisations establish Badge Programmes, and trusted digital interactions take place. Together, these Wallet Networks form a single interoperable TruSignal Network.

    The Data Wallet in the TruSignal Network enables individuals to legally control data relating to themselves or to organisations they are authorised to represent. Rather than exchanging data directly between organisations, trusted interactions take place between Wallet Users, with programmable badges governing what verified information may be shared and with whom.

    By combining programmable governance with existing legal frameworks, the TruSignal Network enables secure, interoperable and scalable digital ecosystems while keeping individuals in legal control of their data.

  • Badges are programmable digital governance objects that combine verified information with the rules governing its use and sharing.

    Rather than issuing credentials directly, organisations establish Badge Programmes that define how badges are claimed, presented, validated and used. Individuals claim badges into their Data Wallets and use them whenever they need to prove something or exchange trusted information.

    Each badge defines:

    • who may claim it;

    • what data is required;

    • how that data is verified;

    • who may receive it;

    • what verified data may be shared; and

    • any other rules governing its use.

    Badges may represent:

    • Identity / Persona

    • Membership

    • Participation

    • Qualifications

    • Certifications

    • Loyalty

    • Entitlements

    • Permissions

    • Compliance

    • Forms and declarations

  • A Badge Programme is the governance framework established by an organisation for one or more badges.

    Each Badge Programme contains one or more Badge Templates, which specify the rules under which individuals may claim badges.

    To claim a badge, a Wallet User acquires the required data into their Wallet from authorised Data Providers or receive generated data from authorised services (eg KYC identity services).

    Once the Badge Rules have been satisfied, the badge is authenticated and claimed by the Wallet User who become the badge holder.

    Whenever the badge is presented, the Badge Holder decides whether to present it and to whom, while the Badge Rules determine what verified data may be shared for that interaction and to whom.

  • Every Badge Programme creates its own Badge Ecosystem.

    A Badge Ecosystem typically comprises:

    • A Wallet User acting as Badge Issuer — establishes the Badge Programme and Badge Rules.

    • A Wallet User acting as Badge holders — claim and present badges.

    • A Wallet User acting as a Merchant — request, validate and receive authorised badge data.

    • Data Providers — supply data used to authenticate badges.

    • Data Verifiers — verify or witness information where required.

    Participants may perform multiple roles within the same ecosystem.

    Example

    A charity establishes a Community Badge Programme.

    Its Badge Ecosystem may include:

    • volunteers claiming Volunteer Badges issued by the charity as badge issuer;

    • the charity providing volunteer membership records from its CRM as data provider;

    • Offer merchant partners providing offers against a badge for volunteer benefits;

    • Activity merchant partners validating volunteer badge, generating interaction record of volunteer activity and impact shared with badge issuers, badge holders and partners without identity leakage.

    The charity governs the Badge Programme, while the TruSignal Network enables trusted interactions between data wallet users across the ecosystem.

  • The TruSignal Network provides the common governance and technology infrastructure that enables Network Licensees to build Ecosystems that interoperate within its own wallet network and with others.

    Data Wallet

    The Data Wallet on the Network enables Wallet Users to:

    • claim badges;

    • present badges;

    • receive authorised data;

    • share authorised data;

    • discover participating merchants;

    • manage their Wallet.

    Technology Platform

    The platform provides:

    • Custody model depending on the network licensee’s requirements

    • Wallet provisioning

    • Data orchestration

    • Badge authentication

    • Badge validation

    • Data connectors to CRM and other customer databases

    • Privacy-preserving analytics

    Governance Stack

    The Governance Stack provides:

    • the Network Constitution;

    • the Wallet Protocol, Legal Code and Trust Framework

    • Badge Programme governance;

    • Technical Standards;

    • Network Operating Procedures;

    • interoperability across Wallet Networks.

  • The TruSignal Network operates through one or more Data Wallet Networks.

    Each Wallet Network is operated by a Network Licensee, which is authorised to operate one or more Licensed Jurisdictions.

    A Network Licensee is responsible for:

    • establishing the TruSignal Jurisdiction Wallet Database;

    • admitting Wallet Users;

    • onboarding Badge Issuers;

    • supporting Badge Programmes;

    • growing its Wallet Network.

    A Licensed Jurisdiction is a governance jurisdiction of the TruSignal Network. It is independent of where participants are physically located.

    Multiple Wallet Networks operate together under a common Governance Stack to form a single interoperable TruSignal Network.

  • Traditional digital platforms rely on direct integrations and bilateral agreements between organisations.

    The TruSignal Network approach this with a data wallet network that enables programmable governance for the exchange of data. Organisations establish Badge Programmes that define the rules for trusted interactions, while Wallet Users control whether to participate and with whom they interact. Badge Rules determine what verified data may be shared in each interaction.

    This enables independent organisations to design and create trusted digital ecosystems without time consuming bespoke integrations or bilateral contracts, enabling secure, interoperable and scalable networks.

    In addition, every interaction between wallet users is a legal attestation of that interaction, rather than a platform attestation. This enables accountability and liability to be assigned appropriately.