Networks of Trust

Networks of Trust are systems where people or organizations rely on established relationships and endorsements to verify information or security. Instead of trusting strangers outright, trust is built through trusted intermediaries or repeated positive interactions. This creates a web of reliable connections that help confirm identities, ensure data integrity, or facilitate secure communication. For example, in digital security, a trusted certificate authority validates websites, enabling users to trust they are communicating with legitimate sites. Overall, these networks streamline trust, reducing the need for every link in the chain to verify everything independently.