MimicTrunk System
The Trust Ladder — Reputation and Accountability
Overview
MimicTrunk is Liana Banyan’s trust and reputation system. Named after the Mimic creature that can appear trustworthy but reveal its true nature, the system tracks member behavior and maintains accountability across the platform.
The Trust Ladder
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ TRUST LADDER │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ★★★★★ EXEMPLARY (5) │
│ │ • Harper Auditor eligible │
│ │ • Node leadership eligible │
│ │ • Maximum multipliers │
│ │ │
│ ★★★★☆ TRUSTED (4) │
│ │ • Full platform access │
│ │ • Mentorship eligible │
│ │ • Enhanced voting power │
│ │ │
│ ★★★☆☆ ESTABLISHED (3) │
│ │ • Standard platform access │
│ │ • Can create projects │
│ │ • Default starting position │
│ │ │
│ ★★☆☆☆ PROBATION (2) │
│ │ • Limited features │
│ │ • Under observation │
│ │ • Recovery path available │
│ │ │
│ ★☆☆☆☆ RESTRICTED (1) │
│ │ • Minimal access │
│ │ • Review required │
│ │ • Appeal process available │
│ │ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Trust Factors
| Factor | Weight | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tenure | 20% | Time as active member |
| Transactions | 25% | Successful completions |
| Reviews | 25% | Ratings from others |
| Contributions | 20% | Platform participation |
| Violations | 10% | Deductions for issues |
Violation Types
| Severity | Example | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Minor | Late delivery | -0.1 points |
| Moderate | Quality issue | -0.3 points |
| Serious | Misrepresentation | -1.0 point |
| Critical | Fraud attempt | Immediate restriction |
Recovery Path
Members who fall below Established (3) have a structured recovery path:
- Acknowledgment: Accept the issue
- Remediation: Complete corrective actions
- Observation: 30-day monitoring period
- Restoration: Gradual trust rebuilding
Integration
interface TrustScore {
level: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5;
score: number; // 0.00 - 5.00
factors: {
tenure: number;
transactions: number;
reviews: number;
contributions: number;
violations: number;
};
eligibility: {
harperAuditor: boolean;
nodeLeader: boolean;
projectCreator: boolean;
};
}
Related Systems
- Harper Review Protocol (#956)
- Harper Auditor Selection (#1020)
- Star Chamber Verification (#1037)