Core Principles
To ensure the credibility and sustainable development of the standard, APS follows four core pillars:
1. Neutrality
The standard remains independent of any specific technology stack or payment provider, ensuring global interoperability.
2. Legal & Compliance
Built upon international financial regulatory laws, ensuring that Agent payment behaviors operate strictly within legal frameworks.
3. Open Governance
Driven by a Technical Committee and the community, standard evolution is managed through a transparent RFC (Request for Comments) process.
4. Full-Link Trust
APS builds a foundational credit consensus for the ecosystem by defining boundaries and principles across all links, scenarios, and elements, ensuring that every participant in the chain trusts and is trusted by others.