System Architecture & Design

This section contains technical design documents, architecture specifications, and component details for the Credence decentralized trust network.

Architecture Documents

• System Architecture - High-level architecture and design principles

• Component Design - Detailed component specifications and interfaces

• Architecture & Design - Technical design documents and system architecture

Overview

Credence implements a decentralized trust network with the following key architectural components:

• P2P Network Layer - Gossip protocol and DHT-based discovery
• Storage Layer - Distributed data storage with multiple backends
• Consensus Layer - Proof-of-trust consensus mechanism
• Identity Layer - Self-sovereign identity and DID management
• Credential Layer - Verifiable credentials and presentations
• Trust Scoring - Reputation-based trust metrics

Each component is designed for modularity, scalability, and decentralization while maintaining strong privacy and security guarantees.