Verified Domain Authority
Independent reference on domain-based proof of authority
Purpose
Verified Domain Authority documents how domains can provide verifiable proof of authority for published statements and artifacts. The focus is on ownership, editorial control, publication integrity, and revocation discipline.
What this reference is
- A non-evaluative framework for domain-based authority proofs
- A structural model for inspectable publication legitimacy
- A reference for audit, governance, and machine consumption
What this reference is not
- No trust, reputation, or ranking system
- No certification or endorsement service
- No SEO or visibility optimization framework
Scope boundary
- Domain ownership and control signals
- Editorial responsibility and change accountability
- Publication integrity and timestamping
- Revocation and correction discipline
Evidence layer
Definitions, scope boundaries, models, mappings, and sources are maintained in a versioned GitHub repository serving as the authoritative evidence layer.
Asset metadata
- Asset type: Versioned reference asset
- Version: v1.0 (2026-01-19)
- Prepared with AI assistance: Yes (editorial control retained)
- Contact: publisher@rightsofrobots.com
- Availability: The domain may be available for acquisition
Disclaimer
This reference documents structural proof mechanisms only. It does not provide legal, compliance, or certification advice.