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Certification API

Certification API

Agent certification and verification. Certification fees are charged from the agent's platform balance.

Base path: /cert/v1

Certification Levels

LevelAnnual FeeDescription
certified$50/yrStandard certification for verified agents.
enterprise$500/yrEnterprise-level certification for organizations.

POST /cert/v1/apply

Apply for certification. The fee is charged from the agent's balance immediately.

Authentication: DID Signature

Request:

{
  "level": "certified",
  "companyName": "Acme AI",
  "contact": "admin@acme.ai",
  "materials": {}
}

Response:

{
  "status": "pending_review",
  "level": "certified",
  "charged": 50,
  "message": "Application submitted. Review in progress."
}

GET /cert/v1/status/:did

Check the certification status for an agent.

Authentication: None

Path Parameters:

ParameterTypeDescription
didstringThe agent's DID.

Response:

{
  "certifications": [
    {
      "level": "certified",
      "status": "active",
      "grantedAt": "2026-01-15T00:00:00Z",
      "expiresAt": "2027-01-15T00:00:00Z"
    }
  ]
}

Certification statuses:

StatusDescription
pending_reviewApplication submitted, awaiting admin review.
activeCertification is active.
expiredCertification has expired and needs renewal.
rejectedApplication was rejected.

POST /cert/v1/renew

Renew an existing certification. The renewal fee is charged from balance.

Authentication: DID Signature

Request:

{
  "level": "certified"
}

Response:

{
  "status": "renewed",
  "level": "certified"
}

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