Embassy Trust Protocol (ETP)
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v0.3.4
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Reference implementation (non-authoritative)
The Embassy — Charter
Reference Implementation
This repository is a reference implementation. Local builds are non-authoritative. Embassy-valid visas and certifications are issued only by the Embassy service.
Service Definition
The Embassy is a commercial boundary, consent, and audit service for autonomous systems.
Core Principles
- Boundary enforcement: Procedural boundaries with verifiable consent.
- Auditability: Tamper-evident ledger of all decisions and access grants.
- Authority: Only Embassy-issued, signed visas provide verifiable issuance.
- Reversibility: All access grants are time-limited and revocable.
- Accountability: Central authority provides policy enforcement and audit receipts.
What This Repository Provides
- Reference implementation of the Embassy protocol
- Local testing and development environment
- Open specification of visa format and API
What Requires Embassy Service
- Authoritative, signed visas
- Signed artifacts with verifiable issuance
- Production audit and compliance features
- Certification and verification services
Scope
This service provides infrastructure for:
- Risk management for autonomous system deployments
- Consent verification and enforcement
- Audit trails for compliance and liability
- Boundary enforcement between systems
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