S.A.G.E.
Example of a Verified Academic Institution(V.A.I)
Peer(V.A.M.)

Rank: 10
Peer(V.A.M)

Rank: 7
Peer(V.A.M.)

Rank: 5
Rank Scale
(0-10)

0=Most Untrustworthy

5=Can be Trusted

10=Most Trustworthy
Hierarchies of trustworthiness are created through a structure of V.A.M.'s Using a consensus algorithm or a local electoral system
Institutional Rank:22
Sum of Ranks=Institutional Rank
Wed Apr 02 2025
pg.(2)
x4
X
S.O.R.
TRUE or RIGHT SUBMISSION
Time Spent=
Learning Source Material
D.I.T.'s/Learning Engines,
Source Material
C.I.S.
FALSE or WRONG SUBMISSION
Time Spent=
Teaching Source Material

SUBMISSION PROCESS CLOSE UP

EXAMPLE

PCAPCA
Learner
Educator
AT=Academic Tokens
VC=Verified Credentials
Legend
=Single Inputs
=Connected Info.
 =Multiple Inputs
n = Amount
1.00 AT = 1.00$
VC= (n)AT
R.L.

System of Autonomous Global Education

S.A.G.E.

ACCESSES / USES

(ASKS/LEARNS)

(n)AT â‰ˆ (n)VC + (t)
PREPARES / PROVIDES
Source material

(OFFERS/TEACHES)

(n)VC ≈ (n)AT + (t)

REVIEWS / MARKS
(Has Answer Key)

±(n)VC ≈ Â±(n)AT
SUBMISSION(s) / EFFORT
x1,x2,x3 or x4
x=0=invalid=0%
x4=1=valid=100%
(t) ≈ ± (n)VC
x?
(n)AT & Â±R= Reward 
(n)VC & Â±(n)AT= Reward
R= Rank
VC's are 'minted' by or 'linked' 
to the VC provider
AT is 'returned' or 'given' 
to the AT provider

Example of a 
Personal Credential Account

AT= Academic Token
VC= Verified Credential
Legend
Definition:
Personal Account's for individuals,
academic professionals/amateurs
to keep track of their credentials
and skills earned through the
completion or settlement of
educational-based smart contracts.
Personal Credential Account(P.C.A.)
Profile(ID#)
Pending Credentials4Academic6Technical2Skill-Based4Total Credentials12Open Personal Contracts4Unsettled Contracts5Total Open/Unsettled Contracts16Settled Contracts17Total Contracts33
Academic Profile(ID#)
Academic6Technical2Skill-Based4Total Credentials12Open Academic Contracts2Settled Academic Contracts5Unsettled Academic Contracts5Professional Academic Rank5/10Professional Academic Success Rate50%
Account Information
Account Number: 324bkSh####
Total Balance:1,200.00 AT
Available:950.25 AT
Funds on Hold/In Escrow:249.75 AT

Credential(s)

Credential Account#:3475frEjakf####
Total:12 VC
Pending:2 VC
OVERVIEW:SYSTEM COMPONENT(S)/DESIGN PARAMETERS
  1. Component—Decentralized Education App
    (DEdu.APP)

    ―Parameters;
    -System of Recognition
    -Credit Issuance System
    -Personal Credential Account

  2. Component(s)—Verified Academic Institutions/Mentors
    (VAM,VAI)

    ―Parameters
    -Private or Public Universities
    -Private or Public Schools
    -Group Workshops
    -Mentor Groups
    -Private or Public Academies
    -Credential Holders (VC)
    -Individual Professors or Teachers
    -Private or Public Tutors

  3. Component(s)—Digital Interactive Textbooks/Learning Engines
    (DIT,LE)

    ―Parameters;
    -Virtual/Augmented Learning Environments
    -Hosted/Distributed Source Material
    -Academically Focused Learning Environments
  • Open-Source
  • Decentralized(Core Software)
  • Peer-to-Peer Propagation
  • Distributed Databases(Clustered File Systems)
 The following information and diagrams presented here are schematics & outlines for the processes and components of a universally accessible system of autonomous global education. 

 The designs offered here are for informational/illustrative 
purposes and are subject to changes or alterations.
 
 For this system to function as intended, the parameters outlined must meet certain conditions such as;
pg.(1)
pg.(3)
pg.(5)
pg.(6)

SYSTEM COMPONENT EXAMPLES & TERMINOLOGY
 
 The contents of this page contain component examples & terminology frequently used regarding/describing SAGE.

Terminology
SAGE—System of Autonomous Global Education
  • DEdu.App—Decentralized Educational App
  • SOR—System of Recognition
  • CIS—Credit Issuance System
  • PCA—Personal Credential Account
  • DIT—Digital Interactive Textbook(s)
Tokens/Identifiers
  • Profile ID—Unique Identifier
  • VAM—Verified Academic Mentor
  • VAI—Verified Academic Institution
  • AT—Academic Tokens
  • VC—Verified Credentials
  • NFT—Non-Fungible Token

INFORMAL PROCESS OUTLINE1

GENERAL SYSTEM FUNCTION & ENTITY RELATION(S)
ASK
OFFER
Variable Output
Variable Output
1≥
1≥
SAGE
DIT
CIS
1≥
SOR
?
Constant Input
Constant Input
1
0≤
1
+
EDUCATOR
+
LEARNER
EDUCATIONAL
SMART CONTRACT
SAGE
+
+
Legend
=Single Inputs
=Connected Info.
=Multiple Inputs
SAGE NETWORK STRUCTURE
V.A.I.
Educator(VAM)
Educator
Educator
PCA 1/3*100=
33%/VAM
Each VAM contributes their rank & 33% effort to the VAI
S.A.G.E.
Educator(s)
Learner(s)
SIMPLIFIED
SHARED DISTRIBUTION
C.I.S.
CORRECT
or
VALID
S.O.R.
S.A.G.E.
V.A.I.
DEdu.App
D.I.T.
L.E.
D.I.T.
D.I.T.
V.A.M.
P.C.A.
V.A.M.
P.C.A.
V.A.M.
P.C.A.
CREDIT DISTRIBUTION
Learner
 P.C.A.
  
DEdu.App
D.I.T.
V.A.M.
L.E.
P.C.A.
RECEIVE
SOURCE
MATERIAL
REVIEW
RESUBMISSION
CREDIT DISTRIBUTION
CREDIT DISTRIBUTION
INCORRECT
or
INVALID
INCORRECT
or
INVALID
GIVE
SOURCE
MATERIAL
pg.(4)
Each peer has their own rank & PCA the same as a VAM
Peer
P.C.A.
LEARNERS
Student
(Peer)
Student
(Peer)
Student
(Peer)
Student
(Peer)
PCA=4
P.C.A.
Educator(VAM)
 Each VAM is a contributor to S.A.G.E. through the issuance of educational-based smart contracts.
  
VAM's hold Verified academic credentials in their P.C.A.
V.A.M.
(EDUCATOR)
Funds Released/
Credits Given
Source Material:DIT's, Learning Engines
Provided by:VAM,VAI's(Contributors)

Learner: Studies, Reviews & Practices
Legend
=Single Inputs
=Connected Info.
=Multiple Inputs

INFORMAL PROCESS OUTLINE2

PCA
User 2(Learner)
PCA
User 1(Educator)
V.A.M.
V.A.M.
V.A.M.
V.A.I.
(EDUCATORS)
MULTIPLE
SINGLE
Funds Released/
Credits Given
ASK
SETTLEMENT
SETTLEMENT
Educational Smart ContractIndependent from VAI provided directly by VAMParameters+Attribute1+Attribute2+Attribute3
OFFER
S.A.G.E.
ComponentsEducational Application(DEdu.App)
  • Decentralized
  • Open-Source
  • Distributed Database
Digital Interactive Textbook(s)
  • Value 1
  • Value 2
  • Value 3
System of Recognition(S.O.R.)
  • Submission Based
  • True/False or Right/Wrong
  • 'Proof of Knowledge'
Credit Issuance System(C.I.S.)
  • Settlement
  • Correct/Right
  • 'Proof of Skill/Time'
  • Issuance
OFFER
Educational Smart ContractProvided by VAI or VAMParameters+Attribute1+Attribute2+Attribute3
SINGLE
MULTIPLE
pg.(10)
pg.(11)
pg.(12)
Peer
P.C.A.
Unverified/Untrusted
Peer
P.C.A.
Verified/Trusted
Peer
P.C.A.
Unverified/Untrusted
Peer
P.C.A.
Unverified/Untrusted
Peer
P.C.A.
Verified/Trusted
Peer
P.C.A.
Verified/Trusted
CLOSED CONTRACT
CANCEL/CLOSED/SETTLED
OPEN
S.A.G.E.
OPEN CONTRACT
OPEN
CANCEL/OPEN/UNSETTLED
Trustworthiness/Reliability is measured
by the number of
unsettled or 'open' contracts 
compared with 
closed or 'settled' contracts.
Negotiates & Enforces Deal(s) between
Verified & Unverified Peer(s)
CLOSED
VERIFICATION PROCESS:OPEN/UNSETTLED CONTRACT(S) V.S. CLOSED/SETTLED CONTRACT(S)
pg.(8)
pg.(7)

Proving Knowledge/Skills with Educational-Based Smart Contracts

  S.A.G.E. will use a distinct 'proof of knowledge' method determined through an educational-based smart contract provided by a verified academic mentor or institution. Parameters are pre-established before the agreement and are subject to the conditions of the contract. Changes in the contract must take place through negotiations and a new contract upon agreement that the latter transaction is closed/fulfilled, funds are either returned to the parties or are forwarded to a new contract pending agreement to the new terms. 

Smart contracts provide a basis to outline certain parameters such as;

  • Price of time (of mentor/professional academic)

  • Cost of material knowledge(if any)

  • Costs related to campus-based fieldwork or facility usage(if any)

  • Time-frame(if established)

  • Amount of work involved(tools required, prerequisites)

  • Submission Styles(formal, informal or other acceptable conditions)

  • Processes of delivering non-transferable credentials to pre-designated identifiers attached to the contributor(s) transactions(when complete or via deadline)

  • Processes for automating payments to mentors/institutions via unique ID's and/or addresses
    by releasing escrowed funds to all verifiable parties involved

 An academic profile or an identification number linked to each contributor
establishes a clear origin of unique submissions received by individuals.

Legend
=Single Inputs
=Connected Info.
=Multiple Inputs

EDUCATIONAL SMART CONTRACT PROCESS
(independent learners & mentors)

6 Verified credentials display *pre-established reputation.* 

A person holding VC creates a 'trust channel' between peers, a signal to both unverified 'new' peers & existing 'verified' ones, that the peer in question is trustworthy.
 
This channel is provenly reliable—You cannot forge VC's without hurting your reputation.
Legend
=Single Inputs
=Connected Info.
 =Multiple Inputs
AT=Academic Tokens
VC=Verified Credentials
OPEN
OFFER
S.A.G.E.
AGREEMENT
OPEN
ASK
Teacher needs (n)AT (for (t)ime spent).
Can teach x subject &/or provide (n)VC. Smart contract outlines source material, parameters/conditions. 
I have (n)VC and can teach x 
I need n amount of AT. 
I need (t)ime subjected to 
Random negotiations.
I will give (n)AT as Collateral.
OPEN CONTRACT
Educator
STAKE
COLLATERAL
PCA
Open
(t)
ACADEMIC ID
Verified Credentials:1
VC
I'm willing to learn x. 
I will give (n)AT & (t)ime if/with
Random negotiations.
I will give (n)AT as Collateral.
Learner
PCA
Open
(t)
PERSONAL ID

Learner needs to learn x subject &/or needs (n)VC.

Can provide (n)AT and (t)ime/effort.
  
Smart contract outlines parameters/conditions.

POOL
1 VC
3 AT
DEADLINE/CLOSURE
Smart Contract
Verified Credentials:6
VC
VC
VC
VC
VC
VC
OPEN CONTRACT
STAKE
COLLATERAL
1 AT
1 AT
OPEN
OPEN
1 VC
1 AT
Smart Contract
(Educator/Seller)
Smart Contract
(Learner/Buyer)
ISSUANCE
+1 VC
+(n)AT=
AT-(t)
ISSUANCE
+1 AT
+(n)AT=
AT-(t)
SETTLEMENT
SETTLEMENT
AT's are used to interact with 'smart contracts'
or
Used as collateral to 'open/host' courses,
mint/link new VC's (NFT's)
IMPORTANT INFO.