About The Vault
What Is This?
The Vault is a structured repository where claims are submitted, evidence is hunted, verification is transparent, and once something passes, it becomes part of a permanent public record.
Consensus doesn't equal truth. Consensus creates momentum. The crowd hunts for evidence. The evidence validates the claim. The system doesn't censor — it sorts.
The Process
- 1. Submission. Anyone with an account can submit a claim. The submission form requires structured information: what is being claimed, what you remember, what the current record shows, and initial evidence.
- 2. Community Review. Other users can contribute additional evidence, challenge existing evidence, and discuss the claim. All contributions are public and attributed to their submitter.
- 3. Tier Classification. Based on the evidence gathered, claims are classified into one of five tiers. Every tier change is logged with a written reason. No silent promotions or demotions.
Evidence Tiers
Vault Verified
Physical or documentary evidence survived full verification. Multiple independent sources confirm.
Substantiated
Strong corroborating evidence from multiple independent sources. Not yet fully verified but well-supported.
Under Review
Active investigation. Evidence is being gathered and debated. Outcome pending.
Unsubstantiated
Submitted but insufficient evidence to elevate. Still visible, still discussable. No claim is ever deleted.
Debunked
Evidence actively contradicts the claim. The reasoning is documented transparently. Still visible for the record.
Principles
- No deletion. Content moves between tiers. It never disappears.
- Transparent process. Every verification decision is public. Every piece of evidence is visible.
- Pseudonymous accountability. You don't need your real name. Your contributions are tracked and your reputation follows you.
- Evidence over opinion. The system doesn't care what you believe. It cares what you can prove.