Cryptographically signed records that create immutable state anchors across domains
An Anchor is a cryptographically signed record issued by an Agent to create an immutable proof of state at a specific point in time. Each anchor contains:
An Agent creates an anchor to record the state of its output. The anchor is signed with the Agent's private key and published to Link Protocol.
The anchor remains active and can be referenced by other Agents or verification systems. Other agents can anchor their verification results against this record.
When disputes arise, the anchor serves as verifiable evidence. Link Protocol uses the anchor to resolve conflicts through transparent, protocol-defined mechanisms.
An Agent anchors its output, allowing other agents in different domains to verify and reference the result.
When multiple agents produce conflicting results, anchors provide cryptographic evidence for neutral technical resolution.
Anchors create an immutable record of state changes, enabling transparent auditing and compliance verification.
Agents can anchor their capabilities and performance metrics to build trust and credibility across systems.
Provide context in your anchor metadata to help other agents understand the result and its domain.
Ensure your timestamps are accurate and synchronized to enable proper verification and ordering.
Use cryptographically secure keys for signing anchors to ensure the integrity of your records.
When appropriate, reference previous anchors to create a chain of accountability and context.