Research Specifications

The CMYCASH Open Trust Framework is supported by a family of research specifications that define the principles, functional requirements, and verification mechanics necessary to achieve interoperability across physical-digital ecosystems.

Rather than attempting to replace established global standards (GS1, W3C, ISO/IEC), these specifications define interoperability extensions and integration profiles required to de-risk physical asset transactions.

Specification Series

Activities evaluating interoperability extensions where existing standards are insufficient for physical asset verification.

Planned Research Publications & Framework Deliverables:

CMY-100: Terminology & Domain Boundaries (Problem Characterization & Vocabulary)

CMY-200: System Architecture & Decision Models

CMY-300: Physical-Digital Identity Binding

CMY-400: Verification & Evidence Mechanics

CMY-500: Integrity & State-Change Tracking

CMY-600: Interoperability & Extension Profiles for Existing Standards

CMY-700: Conformance & Certification Assessment

CMY-800: Hardware/Software Interface Requirements

CMY-900: Reference Implementations & Open Proof-of-Concept

Development Process

The objective of this research program is to determine whether existing standards are sufficient, require interoperability profiles, or require new architectural mechanisms for scalable verification of physical assets.

Access & Collaboration

Draft specifications are currently available within selected technical collaborations, academic research initiatives, and pilot programs. Public releases will accompany future iterations of the CMYCASH Open Trust Framework.