---
title: "Verification Process"
description: "Criterion Weight Description Signature 20% WASM binary integrity Audit Trail 20% Clean history, no anomalies Cost Behavior 20% Spending within expected range Capabilities 20% Minimal permissions declared Test Coverage 20"
resource: https://www.aiagents.nexus/docs/manual/trust-axis/verification
generated: { by: "process:nexus-agent-assets", at: 2026-09-07T09:13:03Z }
status: stable
---

# AXIS Verification Process

## Running Verification

```bash
naos axis verify researcher

# AXIS Verification: researcher
# ─────────────────────────────
# Signature:    ✓ Valid
# Audit Trail:  ✓ Clean (45 entries)
# Cost Behavior: ✓ Within norms
# Capabilities: ✓ Declared and minimal
# Test Coverage: △ 72% (recommend 80%+)
#
# Score: 82/100
# Tier:  T2
```

## Verification Criteria

| Criterion | Weight | Description |
|-----------|--------|-------------|
| Signature | 20% | WASM binary integrity |
| Audit Trail | 20% | Clean history, no anomalies |
| Cost Behavior | 20% | Spending within expected range |
| Capabilities | 20% | Minimal permissions declared |
| Test Coverage | 20% | Automated test coverage |

## Batch Verification

```bash
naos axis verify --all

# researcher   T2 (82)
# analyzer     T1 (95)
# worker       T3 (55)
```