Why does trust matter?


It makes us feel safe when navigating the unfamiliar.

Scaling Trust is a community for thinkers and doers to ideate, learn, and collaboratively develop at scale ideas for a new digital era where trust is not merely a feature but an inherent part to shape the future.

Let’s explore our enduring relationship with trust and how it has evolved over centuries.

Evolution of Trust

Trust has been a crucial factor in human evolution, shaping the way societies are formed and how humans interact.


Here’s a simple explanation of how trust has helped humans evolve over time.

Evolution of trust

Local Trust

In early societies, trust was local and personal, built through repeated interactions within small communities. Transactions were informal, based on word-of-mouth, reputation and social bonds.

Evolution of trust

Institutional Trust

As societies grew, institutions like governments and banks became sources of trust, using laws and contracts to create stability.

Evolution of trust

Distributed Trust

The digital era disrupted institutional trust while platforms like Uber, Airbnb, and blockchain networks allowed people to trust systems rather than organizations.

Evolution of trust

Automated Trust

As AI and smart systems improve, trust is moving to machines that can manage and verify it on their own. Automated trust helps AI detect fraud, make decisions, and predict risks without human control.

Why Scaling Trust?

Scaling Trust explores how technology can make trust reliable, fair, and scalable. By bridging traditional institutions, digital platforms, and AI-driven systems, we ensure trust is built into the systems we rely on every day.



Why scalable trust matters now, more than ever?


With misinformation, deepfakes, data breaches, and biased algorithms on the rise, trust is more fragile than ever. Traditional ways of building trust such as laws and contracts can’t keep up with today’s fast-changing, digital world. We need scalable solutions to ensure trust remains strong and reliable in our times of uncertainty.

Fellowship Program

We are delighted to announce the closure of the first edition of the Scaling Trust Fellowship Program. Over 100 applications received from 20+ countries, representing hallowed institutions like Harvard, Schwarzman Scholars, London School of Economics, University of Michigan, Tsinghua University, IIT, IIM, Ashoka University and others, have reinforced our trust in the cause.

Find news of upcoming fellowship opportunities and more in our community.



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