Trust and Reputation Systems

Trust and reputation systems are tools used online to evaluate how reliable or trustworthy someone or something is, based on previous interactions. They gather feedback, reviews, or ratings from users to create a profile that reflects consistent behavior or quality. This helps others make informed decisions, like choosing a seller on an e-commerce site or a service provider. These systems promote honest behavior by rewarding trustworthy users and warning about unreliable ones, fostering safer and more confident online communities.