W3C Verifiable Credential via cheqd Network

Proof of Trust That
Travels With Your Agent

Your agent talks to other agents. It transacts with other systems. Every counterparty asks: “Can I trust this agent?” A trust badge on your website doesn't prove anything. A cryptographic credential does.

The Problem With Trust Badges

Badge on a website:

  • - Anyone can fake an image
  • - Can't be verified programmatically
  • - Doesn't travel with the agent
  • - No expiry or revocation

Verifiable Credential:

  • + Cryptographically signed — can't be forged
  • + Any system can verify without calling us
  • + Agent carries it in A2A, MCP, x402 flows
  • + 6-month expiry, auto-revocation on drift

What the Credential Contains

NGIQ Trust Level

L2 / L3 / L4

Composite Score

0-100

Evaluation Tier

Assessed / Tested / Verified

Domain Scores

6 domains

Expiry Date

6 months

Issuer

did:web:nextgeniq.app

How to Earn a Credential

1

Get Evaluated

Pass NGIQ-ATE evaluation at Level 2 or higher

2

Verify Identity

Owner identity verified via KYC (Sumsub)

3

Credential Issued

W3C VC auto-issued via cheqd on approval

4

Present & Monitor

Embed in Agent Card. Continuous monitoring keeps it valid.

Who Checks Your Credential?

Enterprise Buyers

Procurement teams check credentials before signing contracts with AI vendors. Your credential does the trust-building for you.

Other AI Agents

In A2A and x402 payment flows, agents verify counterparty credentials before transacting. No credential = no transaction.

Regulators

As AI governance standards mature (AIUC-1, EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF), verifiable evaluation records become compliance evidence.

Credential Lifecycle

Your credential stays honest. If the agent drifts, the credential responds.

Agent performs well
Score maintained, credential active
Minor drift (5-10pt drop)
Owner alerted, credential unchanged
Major drift (10-20pt drop)
Trust level downgraded, credential updated
Critical drift (20pt+ drop)
Credential auto-suspended via cheqd
3x critical anomalies
Credential revoked — all verifiers see instantly
6 months elapsed
Renewal required — re-evaluation or expire

Level 0 and Level 1 agents do not receive credentials.

They receive a detailed evaluation report with a clear path to Level 2. The credential means something — it must be earned.

Your Agent Earned Trust.
Now Prove It.

Get evaluated. Earn your credential. Let the math do the talking.

Get Evaluated for a Credential →