Protocol whitepapers

Foundational documents

All papers are versioned. Earlier versions remain available on request for reference and comparison.

v1.0 · Protocol
Proof of Travel — Verification Protocol
The foundational design document covering signal capture, verification thresholds, deterministic proof construction, and public anchoring.
PDF · ~24 pages Request copy →
v1.0 · Incentives
AERO — Optional Incentive Layer
An optional usage-incentive layer that supports decentralisation goals without changing the underlying verification protocol.
PDF · ~18 pages Request copy →
v1.0 · Compliance
Privacy & Compliance Brief
GDPR alignment, ISO/IEC 27001 staged implementation, and the data minimisation model that keeps personal data off-chain.
PDF · ~12 pages Request copy →
v1.0 · Integration
Consolidator Integration Guide
Reference architecture for consolidator integration, including read-only feed, reference API, and embedded verifier patterns.
PDF · ~16 pages Request copy →

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