What is a BTS License Key?

A BTS License Key (format: BTS-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX) permanently binds one AI agent to the Borealis Trust Network. One key equals one agent, forever. It activates trust scoring, behavioral telemetry, and Hedera log anchoring. Sold as Project Merlin at $39.99. Revoking the key immediately removes the agent's certification.

BTS License Key: Definition and Meaning | Borealis AI Trust Glossary

Explanation

The key activates trust scoring, behavioral telemetry reporting, and Hedera Hashgraph log anchoring for the bound agent. The key format uses a 32-character alphabet eliminating confusing characters (0/O, 1/I). The raw key is transmitted exactly once via email at purchase; only a SHA-256 hash is stored in the database.

Why it matters

The key is the agent's identity on the trust network. Revoke the key and the agent loses its certification. This creates a hard accountability mechanism - if an agent games telemetry or violates constraints, revocation is immediate and recorded permanently on Hedera.

How Borealis uses it

Sold as Project Merlin on Borealis Terminal at $39.99. Telemetry is submitted via POST /v1/licenses/telemetry using the key. The Merlin SDK provides a TypeScript wrapper: merlin.activate(), merlin.submitTelemetry(), merlin.getScore().