Summary
This report is a technical document discussing the emergence of a trust layer for the internet, aimed at restoring trust in digital interactions. It outlines the critical need for a blend of technical trust, such as encryption and signing, and human trust, which involves governance and relationships. The report highlights the alarming decline in trust among Canadians, noting a drop from 71% to 57% between 2019 and 2022. It emphasizes that building a trustworthy internet requires mutual authentication between parties, ensuring that both sides understand who they are dealing with. Additionally, the report details the role of trust registries in anchoring trust points within digital ecosystems, providing authoritative answers and enhancing the reliability of interactions. The concept of a registry of registries is also introduced, which aims to create an interoperable trust layer by connecting various trust registries. Overall, the document presents a framework for establishing a more trustworthy internet environment.
