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Sovereign Web4 Federation: Architecture, Governance and Interoperability for Machine-Comprehending Nodes
- Author
- Tim Jacobs · ORCID
0009-0008-7130-1448 - Publication date
- 2026
- Version
- 1
- Canonical URL
- https://zenodo.org/records/21949720
- License
- CC BY 4.0
- Claim class
- C
Abstract
Describes a federation architecture in which participating nodes preserve their own identity and authority while interoperating via a shared governance layer. Treats federation as a bounded association, not a merger of authorities.
What this establishes
- A model for node identity that survives federation membership
- The distinction between shared facts and shared authority
- Interoperability contracts that do not require standardisation
What it does not establish
- That the model has been adopted by any external standards body
- That federation confers verification on federated content
- A claim of universal applicability across all governance models
Related concepts
Demonstrations that exercise this paper
Role on this site. Explain node identity, relationships and governance without claiming standardisation.
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