How PROMISE Works

TLDR: The most efficient way to tell expert from fake
is through staked promises only the expert would make.

The Big Idea

In today's world, credibility is hard to demonstrate and easy to fake. PROMISE is a new kind of platform, powered by the Agency Protocol, that turns merit into something you can easily demonstrate.

It's simple:

  • •Promisers make clear, specific commitments in their area of expertise.
  • •Assessors evaluate whether those commitments were kept, based on their own experience or evidence.
  • •Over time, this creates domain-specific merit scores—a high-fidelity signal of who consistently delivers on their word.

Two Roles. One Shared Goal: Trust.

For Promisers

People who want to be known for keeping their word in a specific domain.

You might be a hypnotherapist, coach, freelancer, or specialist. You know your craft, but your real challenge is getting people to believe it—especially those who haven't met you yet.

With PROMISE:

Make a Promise
  • • Choose an existing domain (like "/wellness/anxiety") or create a new one.
  • • Write a specific, measurable promise: "I will help clients reduce public speaking anxiety in 6 sessions."
Get Matched to Assessors
  • • PROMISE helps your commitments reach people who can evaluate them—clients, peers, or the public.
Earn Merit in Your Domain
  • • Each kept promise boosts your merit score in that specific domain.
  • • Higher merit means more visibility and credibility without buying ads.
Why You'll Love It:
  • • No generic star ratings—only proof in your actual domain.
  • • Your profile grows stronger with each kept promise.
  • • The more you deliver, the easier it is to attract new assessors and clients.

For Assessors

People who want to make better decisions and avoid false promises.

You might be a potential client, a peer in the same field, or someone who cares about truth in a specific domain. Your challenge is knowing who to trust before you commit.

With PROMISE:

Browse or Search Promises
  • • See exactly what people are committing to, and in which domain.
Test and Evaluate
  • • Interact with the promiser—try their service, watch their work, or verify their claim.
  • • Mark the promise as Kept or Not Kept, optionally adding evidence or notes.
Shape the Trust Landscape
  • • Your assessments directly influence merit scores, helping the best promisers stand out and the unreliable ones fade away.
Why You'll Love It:
  • • Domain-specific merit means you can see exactly where someone excels—and where they don't.
  • • Your feedback improves the system for everyone.
  • • You're less likely to be misled by inflated or irrelevant reputations.

Why PROMISE is Different

Powered by the Agency Protocol

A rigorously designed trust framework based on Promise Theory, built for precision, fairness, and resistance to gaming.

Domain-Specific Credibility

Your merit in "/design/logos" is separate from "/marketing/socialMedia".

Stage 1: Minimal Friction

No crypto, no staking—just promises, assessments, and visible merit scores.

A Better Alternative to Ads

Instead of paying for clicks, you earn attention by keeping your word.

Your Journey in PROMISE

1

Request Invite

Create your profile as a Promiser, an Assessor, or both.

2

Pick Your Domain

Use our domain tree to find your area or create a new one.

3

Make or Find a Promise

Promisers: Publish your commitment. Assessors: Choose a promise to evaluate.

4

Follow Through & Assess

Promisers deliver. Assessors judge based on real outcomes.

5

Watch Merit Evolve

Merit scores adjust after each assessment. Over time, the most reliable people in each domain naturally rise to the top.

The Payoff

Promisers

Build a public track record that attracts the right people.

Assessors

Make better decisions with better data.

Everyone

Contributes to a more transparent, reliable ecosystem of expertise.

Get Started

Your word is powerful. On PROMISE, it's also measurable.

Start keeping (or testing) promises that matter.