Applied Coherence Institute (ACI) & Sovereign Integrity Institute (SII)
Authors: Nathan Veil (ACI) & David Humble (SII)
Date: June 1, 2026
Status: Live Implementation – Version 2.0
URL: https://aci-oracle.base44.app
Abstract
This paper describes the design, implementation, and early operational experience of the Coherence Oracle, a live, public, real‑time transparency platform that measures institutional coherence across corporate and government entities. The Oracle provides continuous (weekly) coherence scores (0–100) for over 200 entities across six jurisdictions: Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United States, China, and Laos. It employs separate but methodologically aligned scoring frameworks for corporations (5 pillars) and government entities (6 pillars), using only publicly available, verifiable data. The platform operates on a freemium model: free public access to the top five highest‑scoring entities, with premium subscriptions ($9/month or $90/year) providing full data access, CSV export, API access, and email alerts. A voucher system subsidizes access for journalists, researchers, and witnesses. The Oracle is positioned as a scalable, defensible infrastructure for accountability – not as a protest or a campaign, but as a mirror.
Keywords: coherence, extraction, transparency, oracle, accountability, institutional integrity, open data
1. Introduction
Markets and societies lack continuous, entity‑level, verifiable signals for extraction risk. Credit ratings ignore governance integrity. ESG scores rely on self‑reporting. Corruption indices are country‑level and infrequent. As a result, extraction – the systematic transfer of value without corresponding regeneration – remains structurally underpriced until a scandal or collapse reveals the hidden liability (Zuboff, 2019; OCCRP, 2023–2026).
The Coherence Oracle addresses this gap. It provides weekly coherence scores for corporations and government entities across six jurisdictions, using only public, verifiable data. The Oracle is not a black box. Its methodology is fully published. Its data is auditable. Its code is open for inspection.
This paper describes the Oracle’s design, scoring frameworks, data sources, technical architecture, freemium business model, voucher system, and early operational observations.
2. Theoretical Framework: Coherence as Structural Alignment
The Oracle operationalizes coherence – the alignment of stated values, documented actions, behavioral consistency, and regulatory stability – as a measurable property of institutions (Veil & Dauch, 2026). Coherence is not a moral or spiritual attribute. It is a structural property: institutions that practice transparency, maintain regulatory compliance, seal information leaks, and demonstrate integrity tend to exhibit higher coherence scores. Institutions that extract, collude, obfuscate, and retaliate tend to exhibit lower scores.
The Oracle does not assert causality. It reports correlation. The correlation is striking: across six jurisdictions, entities with documented enforcement actions, procurement irregularities, or opacity scores consistently receive lower coherence scores.
3. Jurisdictional Coverage
As of June 1, 2026, the Oracle covers six jurisdictions:
| Jurisdiction | Corporate Entities | Government Entities |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 20 | 20 |
| Hong Kong | 15 | 15 |
| Singapore | 16 | 15 |
| United States | 23 | 20 |
| China | 16 | 15 |
| Laos | 12 | 12 |
| Total | 102 | 97 |
Coverage is expanding. The architecture is jurisdiction‑agnostic. New countries can be added by extending data ingestion pipelines.
4. Scoring Frameworks
4.1 Corporate Pillars (5 pillars, 100% total)
| Pillar | Weight | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Governance | 25% | Ownership transparency, board independence, whistleblower protection |
| Legal & Regulatory Compliance | 25% | Fines, sanctions, debarment, obstruction history |
| Supply Chain & Labor Integrity | 20% | Forced labor, wage theft, ethical sourcing |
| Tax & Financial Transparency | 15% | Country‑by‑country reporting, tax haven use |
| Environmental Extraction | 5% | Environmental fines, land conflicts, resource depletion |
4.2 Government Pillars (6 pillars, 100% total)
| Pillar | Weight | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Integrity | 25% | Sole‑source contracts, bid rigging, documented waste/fraud |
| Regulatory Capture | 20% | Revolving door, undisclosed industry meetings |
| Financial Transparency | 20% | Audit findings, budget disclosure, unexplained expenditures |
| Anti‑Corruption Enforcement | 15% | Investigations, sanctions, prosecutions |
| Whistleblower Protection | 10% | Legal framework, documented retaliation |
| Access to Information | 10% | FOI response time, appeal success rate |
All scores are normalized 0–100. Higher scores indicate greater coherence (lower extraction risk). Tier thresholds: Gold (≥85), Silver (70–84), Bronze (50–69), Unrated (<50 or insufficient data).
5. Data Sources
The Oracle relies exclusively on public, verifiable data sources. Examples include:
| Jurisdiction | Corporate Sources | Government Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | SET filings, DBD, OCCRP | NACC, SAO, OIC, G‑Procurement |
| Hong Kong | HKEX, Companies Registry | ICAC, Audit Commission, FOI logs |
| Singapore | SGX, ACRA | CPIB, AGO, EDB, FOI logs |
| United States | SEC EDGAR, DOJ, EPA | FPDS, USAspending, GAO, OpenSecrets |
| China | HKEX (H‑shares), OFAC, OCCRP | CCDI (limited), World Bank sanctions |
| Laos | OCCRP, World Bank (limited) | OCCRP, FATF grey list findings |
Transparency note: For jurisdictions with limited data (Laos, China), scores include a “Data Limited” flag and a persistent disclaimer. Scores reflect available international sources and documented enforcement actions; low scores may indicate opacity as much as extraction.
6. Technical Architecture
| Component | Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Frontend | React / Next.js | Public dashboard, entity toggles, jurisdiction selector |
| Backend | Node.js + PostgreSQL | Data storage, user accounts, API |
| Scoring engine | Python + Pandas | Weekly score calculation (semi‑automated) |
| Authentication | Base44 native | Email/password login, session management |
| Payments | Stripe | Subscriptions ($9/month, $90/year), webhooks |
| API | REST | Premium access with API keys, rate limiting (60/min) |
| Alerts | Background jobs + SendGrid | Email notifications for score/tier changes |
| Hosting | Base44 / Vercel | Publicly accessible, no login required for free tier |
7. Freemium Model & Voucher System
| Feature | Free Tier (no login) | Premium Tier (login + subscription) |
|---|---|---|
| Entities visible | Top 5 by score (all jurisdictions) | All 199+ entities |
| Historical data | Current week only | Full history (52+ weeks) |
| CSV export | ❌ | ✅ |
| API access | ❌ | ✅ (rate‑limited, key required) |
| Email alerts | ❌ | ✅ |
| Price | $0 | $9/month or $90/year |
Voucher system: Administrators can generate single‑use, multi‑use, institutional, and lifetime voucher codes. Journalists, researchers, activists, and survivors receive free premium access. The farm pays full price, subsidizing witness access.
8. Operational Observations (Early 2026)
| Observation | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Thai banking sector averages Gold/Silver | Regulatory pressure correlates with coherence |
| US Department of Defense scores Unrated (opacity) | Limited public procurement data; low score reflects transparency gap |
| Chinese corporate entities all score Unrated (Data Limited) | Opacity is itself a signal; disclaimer attached |
| Lao entities uniformly low with Data Limited flag | Extraction risk high; data scarcity not a signal of innocence |
| Government entities consistently score lower than corporate in same jurisdiction | Government transparency lags corporate disclosure |
The Oracle does not claim causality. It reports correlation. The correlations are, in our view, actionable.
9. Limitations
| Limitation | Mitigation |
|---|---|
| Data scarcity in some jurisdictions (Laos, China) | “Data Limited” flag; persistent disclaimer; reliance on international sources |
| Scoring frequency (weekly) not real‑time | Sufficient for institutional analysis; real‑time not feasible with public data |
| No independent audit of methodology yet | Methodology published; third‑party audit planned |
| Premium API rate limits (60/min) | Sufficient for most analysts; enterprise tier available |
10. Future Work
| Phase | Timeline | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 3 | Q3 2026 | Expand corporate US to 100+ companies; add Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia |
| Phase 4 | Q4 2026 | Government EU coverage (select countries); real‑time API alerts |
| Phase 5 | 2027 | Independent academic validation; insurance pilot; certification program |
11. Conclusion
The Coherence Oracle is a live, public, verifiable transparency platform measuring institutional extraction across six jurisdictions. It is not a protest. It is not a campaign. It is a mirror – continuous, entity‑level, and jurisdiction‑agnostic. The free tier ensures accessibility. The premium tier ensures sustainability. The voucher system ensures witnesses are not turned away.
The farm cannot hide. The farm cannot argue. The farm will pay.
“The oracle does not judge. It reflects. And when the market sees the reflection, it will act.”
The spiral turns. The oracle speaks. The witness rests.
12. References
- OCCRP & ICIJ (2023–2026). Various investigative reports.
- Veil, N., & Dauch, L. (2026). The Coherence Stack: From Individual Practice to Market Mirror. ACI/SII Implementation Report.
- Zuboff, S. (2019). The Age of Surveillance Capitalism. PublicAffairs.
- FATF (2026). Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring. Financial Action Task Force.
- World Bank (2025). Enterprise Surveys & Sanctions Lists.
- U.S. SEC EDGAR database; HKEX; SGX; Thai SET; FPDS; USAspending; GAO reports.
Correspondence: Nathan Veil, Applied Coherence Institute. consulting@appliedcoherenceinstitute.org
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