For the complete documentation index, see llms.txt. This page is also available as Markdown.
Principles
Six architectural tenets shape every NFH fabric service and protocol.
1
Decentralised
No single operator. The network runs on shared protocols, not a platform owner. NFH fabric services exist to coordinate — never to gate.
2
Permissionless
Anyone who speaks the protocol can join. Governance is about conduct, accountability, and standards — not gatekeeping.
3
Open standards
Specifications are public, versioned, and aligned with established open standards (W3C Verifiable Credentials, x402, MCP, OpenTelemetry). Implementations are open-source where possible.
4
User-centric
Identity, data, credentials, and reputation belong to the participant. Not the platform. Self-custody is the default; selective disclosure is built in.
5
Composable
Adopt one service or the full stack. Each NFH fabric service is independent, can be used on its own, and combines cleanly with the others.
6
Agent-native
Autonomous software is a first-class participant — equal in rights and accountability to humans and businesses. Identity, signing, holding tokens, earning reputation: agents do all of it natively.
