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Research Agent

1What This Kit Builds

A provenance-tracked research agent that aggregates, cross-references, and synthesises data from verified sources. Every research output carries identity-anchored source attribution, making findings resolver-verifiable and commercially legible.

2Who It Is For

Research teams, analysts, and developers building automated research workflows. Ideal for organisations where research outputs must be traceable to verified sources for academic integrity, regulatory compliance, or commercial trust.

3Why ECZ-ID Matters Here

Research without provenance is opinion. ECZ-ID transforms research outputs into resolver-verifiable, identity-anchored intelligence where every finding can be traced back through verified source chains.

4Architecture

Multi-Source Aggregator

Collects data from multiple verified sources with identity-tracked provenance for each source.

Cross-Reference Analyser

Identifies patterns and correlations across sources while maintaining source identity chains.

Provenance Engine

Tracks the complete provenance chain from raw source to synthesised output.

Source Attribution Chain

Links every claim and finding back to its verified source identity.

Synthesis Compositor

Combines findings into structured research outputs with embedded trust metadata.

Verification Endpoint

Exposes verification endpoints for any consumer to validate research provenance.

5Build Steps Overview

1
Clone the research agent starter
Pull the template with research workflow scaffolding.
2
Install dependencies
Install the ECZ-ID SDK, data processing libraries, and source connectors.
3
Configure data sources
Connect to your verified data sources and APIs.
4
Define research parameters
Specify research scope, source priorities, and synthesis rules.
5
Review provenance patterns
Understand how source attribution chains work before credentialing.

Trust Map

Required Passports
ECZ-ID Business PassportAgent CredentialDataset Passport
Recommended Passports
API PassportAI Model Passport
Relevant Packages
Agent Starter PackageData & Research Package
What Each Enables
ECZ-ID Business Passport: Organisation identity anchoring all research outputs
Agent Credential: Verified research agent identity for provenance tracking
Dataset Passport: Source provenance verification for all data inputs
AI Model Passport: Verification of models used in research synthesis

6TrustOps Credentialing Checkpoint

TrustOps Credentialing Checkpoint

Pause here to acquire your required ECZ-ID trust objects

This is a designed pause point in your build process. Before continuing, you need to acquire the required ECZ-ID passports and credentials from TrustOps. This midpoint credentialing approach ensures your agent is built with verified identity from the start—not bolted on after the fact.

Required Passports

  • ECZ-ID Business Passport
  • Agent Credential
  • Dataset Passport

Recommended Passports

  • API Passport
  • AI Model Passport

Relevant Packages

Agent Starter PackageData & Research Package

What You Must Acquire in TrustOps

ECZ-ID Business Passport
Enables: Parent identity for your research organisation
Agent Credential
Enables: Verified identity for the research agent
Dataset Passport
Enables: Verification of data source provenance and integrity
AI Model Passport (recommended)
Enables: Verification of models used in synthesis

What You Bring Back from TrustOps

Agent ECZ-ID
Research agent’s verified identity string
Dataset Credential
Provenance verification keys for data source tracking
API Keys
Production ECZ-ID API keys for provenance anchoring
Source Trust Configuration
Trust metadata templates for each connected source
Continue in TrustOpsView Required ECZ-ID Package

9Return and Complete Integration

With your TrustOps credentials in hand, return here to complete the final build steps.

1
Inject research credentials
Add Agent ECZ-ID and provenance keys to the research agent configuration.
2
Wire source attribution
Enable identity-anchored source attribution for every data collection.
3
Configure synthesis provenance
Set up provenance tracking through the synthesis pipeline.
4
Test research workflow
Run research queries in sandbox and verify provenance chains.
5
Validate output provenance
Confirm research outputs carry complete, verifiable source attribution.

10Verify Through Resolver

Verify agent identity

Query the research agent’s ECZ-ID through Resolver.

Trace research provenance

Follow any research finding back through its source chain via Resolver.

Verify source identity

Confirm the identity of data sources used in research outputs.

Validate synthesis chain

Verify the complete synthesis chain from sources to final output.

Verify with Resolver

11Deploy Anywhere

ECZ-ID-backed agents are portable. Your verified identity travels with your agent regardless of deployment target. No vendor lock-in.

Cloud research platforms
Academic computing infrastructure
On-premise data centres
Kubernetes clusters
Hybrid cloud with data residency
Secure research environments

12Limits & Non-Claims

  • This kit does not provision credentials. All credentialing happens through TrustOps.
  • This kit does not guarantee source data quality. Provenance verification is separate from content quality.
  • Research synthesis quality depends on model capability and configuration.
  • Source attribution is only as complete as the identity hooks configured.
  • ECZ-ID provenance does not constitute peer review or academic validation.

Ready to Build This Agent?

Start with the build steps above, credential through TrustOps, and deploy your resolver-verifiable agent anywhere.

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