The HAT Ecosystem
The HAT ecosystem brings together independent governance, network ownership, technology providers and network operators to make trusted data exchange possible. Built on the principles of the original Hub-of-All-Things (HAT) research programme, the ecosystem separates governance from the businesses and technologies that deliver data wallet networks.
How the ecosystem works
TruSignal Assets (TruSA) — Network Owner
TruSignal owns the network protocols and processes that set the rules for how data is stored, shared and used. It licenses these protocols to wallet network operators, providing a common framework for trusted data exchange.
Dataswyft — Data Wallet Technology Provider
Dataswyft provides the data wallet technology that puts TruSignal’s protocols into practice. Built on HAT® micro-server technologies, the wallet gives people legal control over their data and lets them decide how it is used and shared. Dataswyft also provides technology services to licensed wallet networks.
CheckD — Wallet Network Operator
CheckD operates a the first wallet network under licence from TruSignal. With technology provision from Dataswyft, it connects badge issuers, data providers, wallet holders and merchants, enabling them to exchange trusted data through digital badges and verified interactions.
HAT Community Foundation provides independent oversight of the ecosystem, ensuring that wallet networks follow the HAT Principles and protect the data rights, sovereignty and agency of their users.
As Guardian Shareholder of TruSignal, HCF ensures that these responsibilities are passed on to licensed wallet network operators. Where wallets operate within a data trust, HCF also acts as Protector of the Wallet Trust Deed.
Through HATLAB Studio, HCF brings together TruSignal, Dataswyft, wallet network operators and other partners for research, learning and innovation. Together, they develop new ideas, improve the technology and explore new ways for people and businesses to create value from data.