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Schema Badges

Schema badges are declarative trust indicators that use the DSM's scoring rule engine to automatically award badges when certain conditions are met. Badges provide visual, verifiable proof that a user or entity has demonstrated a particular capability or credential.

What defines a badge​

Each badge definition includes:

  • Name — the title of the badge (e.g., "Verified Identity")
  • Visual presentation — icon, colour, and descriptive text
  • Rule set — conditions that automatically trigger the badge award

How badges work​

Badges are awarded programmatically through scoring rules. For example:

  • A "Verified Identity" badge could be awarded when a user has a verified passport node with a confidence score above a certain threshold
  • A "AML Checked" badge could be awarded when PEP checks and sanction list screening have been completed
  • A "Trusted Partner" badge could be awarded based on historical reputation scores

Administration​

Badge definitions are administrative — only authorised users can create or modify badge definitions. However, once defined, all users within a tenant can see the available badges and which badges have been awarded to each user.

Display and verification​

Badges appear on public profiles and can be used as trust signals in sharing workflows. Each badge award is backed by the rules that triggered it, creating a verifiable audit trail of why the badge was granted.