AI Trust Glossary · Canonical Definition
Core Borealis Concept
Certification
The process of evaluating an AI agent against the Borealis trust framework, assigning a BM Score and credit rating, and permanently anchoring the result on Hedera Hashgraph.
Explanation
Certification is not self-assessment. An ARBITER submits audit evidence; a MAGISTRATE issues a verdict; the scoring engine computes the BM Score; the result is anchored on-chain. The process prevents self-certification - an agent cannot assess itself, and the audit trail is append-only.
Why it matters
Certification before capability expansion is the correct sequencing. Adding features to an uncertified agent compounds unknown risks. Certified agents have a baseline from which drift can be detected.
How Borealis uses it
Certifications are accessible via the public verification endpoint and displayed on agent profiles. Certified agents receive a Trust Badge for embedding in third-party platforms. Certification tier determines marketplace access on Borealis Terminal.
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