Level 1

The Governance architecture specification by the Trust over IP Foundation lays out how a Governance Framework should be identified with DIDs and be publicly accessible to support "transitive trust".

Level 2

The Governance Architecture Specification outlines several key requirements and components that must be met by any Governance Framework (GF) conforming to the Trust over IP Stack. These include:

• Conformance to the Governance MetaModel: All TOIP GFs must adhere to the requirements specified in this meta-model, ensuring consistency and interoperability across different governance frameworks.
• DID-based Identification: Each component of a GF, including governing authorities, administering authorities (if any), primary documents, governed parties, controlled documents, and policies, must have a public DID (Decentralized Identifier) to enable transitive trust.
• Public DIDs for Key Entities:
  • Governing authorities: Must have public DIDs to ensure accountability and transparency.
  • Administering authority (if any): Should have a public DID to facilitate oversight and management.
  • Governed parties: All entities fulfilling roles defined in the GF, such as issuers, verifiers, and trust registries, must have public DIDs to ensure accountability and transparency.
• Public DIDs for Documents:
  • Primary document: Must be publicly accessible with a DID to serve as the foundation of the GF.
  • Controlled documents: Should be publicly accessible with a DID to provide visibility into the governance process.
  • Policies: May benefit from having public DIDs to facilitate understanding and compliance.

These requirements aim to establish a standardized approach to governance, enabling seamless communication, trust, and collaboration across different stakeholders and systems within the Trust over IP Stack.