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Fathom

The trust-first search engine. Every result carries cryptographic proof of who published it.

In Development
Rust (Tokio Primary Technology
4 Technologies
7 Founding Axioms
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Overview

Deep Dive

A full search engine where every result carries cryptographic proof of who published it. Trust is 30% of the ranking formula — the core differentiator. Uses MIP (Media Integrity Protocol) for verification, Tantivy for full-text indexing, and a custom trust engine that analyzes certificates, domain ownership, and content integrity. Phishing sites are visually flagged before the user clicks.

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Tech Stack

Built With

Rust (Tokio

Used across the lab

  • The Distinction Engine
  • Braid Language
  • Fathom
  • Legit
  • Delta (Δ)
  • MIP Engine

Tantivy

Core to this project

Axum)

Core to this project

Next.js 15

Core to this project

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Axiom Connection

Foundation

Every project at Distinction Labs traces back to the Seven Axioms. This project is no exception.

Fathom is built on the mathematical foundation of Distinction Dynamics — the same axioms that govern the Distinction Engine, IntelliPhoton, and every other system in the lab.

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