TrustNet Protocol

Decentralized trust, verified identity, resilient discovery.

TrustNet is a distributed registry and node management system built on IPv6 ULA networks, hybrid discovery, and privacy-first identity verification.

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Status Hybrid discovery implemented
Network IPv6 ULA with multicast + DNS fallback
Security HTTPS everywhere, explicit trust boundaries

What TrustNet delivers

A resilient network-of-networks architecture that enables global identity verification, registry discovery, and governance at internet scale — without sacrificing privacy.

  • Zero-config local discovery via IPv6 multicast.
  • Global reach using DNS fallback and explicit peer configuration.
  • Phase 0 focus on biometric registry and duplication prevention.
  • Modular evolution toward governance, reputation, and smart contracts.
  • Operational deployment support via TrustNet Services.

Hybrid Discovery Chain

  1. Multicast ff02::1 (local, instant)
  2. DNS TNR AAAA record (internet-wide)
  3. Static peer (--peer) (firewall-safe)

Default mode: hybrid fallback in < 5 seconds.

Architecture highlights

Distributed Registry

Root registry discovers and orchestrates nodes across IPv6 ULA segments.

Security Model

Trust-local, trust-admin, and trust-explicit layers protect discovery and access.

Chain-ready

Designed for Cosmos SDK + Tendermint integration with IBC expansion.

Roadmap

Now

Hybrid discovery implementation complete, ready for testing.

Next

Multicast I/O implementation, real-world testing, and performance tuning.

Later

Registry replication, consensus integration, and governance modules.

Stay connected

For security disclosures and partnership inquiries:

security@trustnet.technology