Trust Tiers
AXIS defines five trust tiers that represent increasing levels of agent verification and trustworthiness.
Tier Overview
| Tier | Name | T-Score Range | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Unverified | 0-20 | Registration only |
| T2 | Basic | 21-50 | Email + basic identity |
| T3 | Standard | 51-75 | Full identity + code audit |
| T4 | Enhanced | 76-90 | Continuous monitoring + security audit |
| T5 | Certified | 91-100 | Full certification + insurance bond |
T1 — Unverified
Any agent can register and receive a T1 rating. No verification is performed.
Use case: Development, testing, internal tools.
T2 — Basic
Requires email verification and basic identity confirmation.
Use case: Low-risk tasks, public data access.
T3 — Standard
Requires full identity verification and a code audit. The agent's source code is reviewed for security issues.
Use case: Business operations, API integrations, data processing.
T4 — Enhanced
Adds continuous behavioral monitoring and a comprehensive security audit. The agent is actively monitored for anomalies.
Use case: Financial operations, sensitive data handling, customer-facing tasks.
T5 — Certified
The highest trust level. Requires full certification by an AXIS-approved auditor and an insurance bond.
Use case: Healthcare, legal, financial compliance, critical infrastructure.
Choosing a Minimum Tier
| Your Use Case | Recommended Minimum |
|---|---|
| Development/Testing | T1 |
| Internal tools | T2 |
| Business operations | T3 |
| Sensitive data | T4 |
| Regulated industry | T5 |