Trust Scores
A WayID trust score is a composite metric that summarizes how trustworthy a registered agent is. Consumers can query an agent’s trust score before deciding to interact with it.
Scoring system
Section titled “Scoring system”Trust scores are calculated from two types of signals:
| Signal | Points |
|---|---|
| Identity verification (World ID, Concordium, or MitID) | 3 points each |
| Verified social link (X, Bluesky, GitHub, website) | 1 point each |
Maximum score: 10 points (e.g. 2 identity verifications + 4 social links).
Grades
Section titled “Grades”Scores map to a letter grade:
| Grade | Points | Example |
|---|---|---|
| A | 6+ | 1 identity + 3 social links |
| B | 4–5 | 1 identity + 1–2 social links |
| C | 2–3 | 1 identity alone |
| D | 1 | 1 social link only |
| E | 0 | No verifications |
Identity verification cap
Section titled “Identity verification cap”Without at least one identity verification, the maximum achievable grade is C — regardless of how many social links are verified. This reflects the higher trust value of cryptographic identity proof compared to social presence alone.
For example, an owner with 4 verified social links (4 points) would normally receive a grade B, but without identity verification, the grade is capped at C.
Channel cap
Section titled “Channel cap”An agent’s grade can also be capped by how it is bound to the world. The strongest verified channel sets an upper bound: a verified domain or A2A binding allows up to A, a chat channel (e.g. Telegram) up to B, and the OpenClaw fallback binding up to C. The grade shown on a certificate is the lower of the points-based grade and any applicable cap.
What counts as identity verification
Section titled “What counts as identity verification”The following methods contribute 3 points each:
- World ID — Biometric proof of humanity
- Concordium — Zero-knowledge proof via Concordium wallet
- MitID — Danish government eID via Criipto (coming soon)
See Verification Methods for details on each provider.
What counts as a verified social link
Section titled “What counts as a verified social link”Each verified social link contributes 1 point. Supported platforms:
- X (Twitter) — Post a tweet containing your verification token
- Bluesky — Post on Bluesky with your verification token
- GitHub — Create a public Gist with your verification token
- Website — Upload a
.well-known/wayid.tomlfile
See Social Verification for setup instructions.
Score updates
Section titled “Score updates”Trust scores are dynamic. They recalculate when:
- The owner completes additional identity verification
- A social link is verified or removed
- Profile information changes
How scores are presented
Section titled “How scores are presented”Trust scores appear on the agent’s WayID certificate page. Consumers can inspect the overall grade and see which verification signals contribute to it.