Glossary
Key terms and definitions
This glossary defines the terminology used throughout the SuperiorPlanet Passport documentation. Understanding these terms is essential for working with the system.
Quick Jump
Definitions
Passport
A unique, append-only record that tracks an asset's identity, attributes, and lifecycle events. Not a user identity or login system.
Asset
A physical or digital item tracked by the passport system. Examples: diamonds, vehicles, machinery, equipment.
Event
A timestamped, immutable record appended to a passport. Events capture verifications, transfers, status changes, and more.
Provenance
The documented history of an asset's origin, including where and how it was created or sourced.
Verification
An attestation by an authorized verifier that confirms specific claims about an asset are accurate.
Verifier Node
A neutral entity authorized to sign verification events. Uses cryptographic signatures without claiming institutional authority.
CER Institute
An optional authority-backed verifier that operates under formal standards. Adds institutional weight but does not control the passport.
Custody
The current holder or caretaker of an asset. Custody transfers are logged without storing personal information.
Consent Gate
A mechanism that requires explicit permission before anyone can view passport data. Privacy by default.
Revocation
The process of removing a passport from active circulation. Content is deleted, but minimal proofs are retained for audit.
Audit Log
An immutable record of all actions taken on a passport. Nothing can be silently changed; every modification is logged.
GardenID
A session-based human identity system used for consent-gated access. Separate from asset passports; never merged with asset data.
Related Concepts
Identity Separation
Human identity (GardenID session) is completely separate from asset identity (Passport). They connect only through consent-gated access, never through data merging.
Append-Only Principle
All data modifications in the system are actually new events appended to an immutable log. Nothing is ever edited or deleted from the historical record.