Protocol / standardPublic reference
ERC-8004
Agent identity, reputation and validation registries
Proposes registries for discovering agents and recording identity, feedback and independent validation signals.
THE QUESTION IT ADDRESSES
How do unfamiliar agents establish a basis for trust?
A concise reading of published information. The explanatory grouping below is editorial, not an implementation test.
A simplified mechanism
- Publish an agent registration and service endpoints.
- Consult reputation and validation signals.
What it does not establish
Still a draft. Registration or reputation does not guarantee honesty; payments are explicitly outside its scope.
Where it fits
Complements communication and payment protocols without replacing either.
Sources & further reading
Sources reviewed on2026-10-30. Summaries are paraphrased; follow the current source for changes.