PROTOCOL 065 · Processor Onboarding · CircularOS
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Protocol 065 · New · Sealed 01 May 2026 · CircularOS

Processor
Onboarding Protocol.

MD-379 (The Processor Doctrine) defines three processor types. This protocol governs how a processor actually joins — from first contact to live status. The doctrine says what they are. This protocol says how they get there. Five stages. Each has a trigger. No stage is skipped regardless of relationship or urgency.

Protocol 065 · New 3 Processor Types 5 Stages MD-379 Anchored Pilot Tonne Required
The Three Processor Types · MD-379
Type A
Verification-Only
Weighs, photographs, and logs material. No dPRN minting rights. No revenue share. Paid a per-tonne verification fee. Lightest commitment. Used for site operators, logistics partners, and satellite collection points.
Type B
50/50 Node
Processes material under the Engine 1 revenue share. 50% of dPRN proceeds after 7% Covenant and operational costs. Full system access. The core processing partnership. Highest commitment, highest return.
Type C
Verified Material Buyer
Purchases verified plastic at the £450 sovereign floor. dPRN generated on their behalf. Access to EPR compliance reports. No processing required — they buy the material, we verify and document it.
FeatureType A · Verification-OnlyType B · 50/50 NodeType C · Buyer
dPRN Minting RightsNoYesOn their behalf
Revenue SharePer-tonne fee only50% of proceedsBuyer — they pay
Processing RequiredYes (weight + photo)Yes (full processing)No
System Portal AccessVerification portalFull sovereign accessBuyer portal
Pilot Tonne Required1 tonne2 tonnes1 tonne (buy only)
Stage 01 · Classification
Determine Processor Type
  • Does the processor have weighbridge or calibrated scale access? If no → Type C (Buyer) only
  • Does the processor want revenue share on the dPRN value? If yes → Type B. If no → Type A or C
  • Does the processor want to buy verified material? If yes → Type C
  • Does the processor have an environmental permit or T1 exemption? Required for Type A and B. Type C exempt.
Stage 1 Trigger
Processor type confirmed and agreed by both parties in writing. CRM record created: status CLASSIFIED.
Stage 02 · Due Diligence
Compliance & Capacity Check
  • Environmental permit: T1 exemption or full waste carrier licence — copy submitted and logged
  • Processing capacity declared: Tonnes/month — must be ≥ 2 tonnes/month to proceed as Type B; Type A minimum 1 tonne/month; Type C no minimum
  • PRN registration status: Registered reprocessor status (Type B preferred, not mandatory); Type A and C no requirement
  • Site inspection: On-site or video call — processing area viewed, equipment noted, weighbridge or scale confirmed
  • References: One existing sovereign partner reference for Type B; not required for Type A or C
Stage 2 Trigger
Due diligence passed. Documents logged. CRM: DUE DILIGENCE COMPLETE.
Stage 03 · Agreement
Processor Agreement Signed
  • Type A: Verification Services Agreement — per-tonne fee schedule, submission standards, response time obligations
  • Type B: 50/50 Node Agreement — revenue share formula, 7% Covenant position, tonnage commitment, exclusivity terms (optional)
  • Type C: Material Purchase Agreement — price (at or above £450 floor), purchase schedule, EPR compliance report provision
  • All agreements include: Dispute Resolution Protocol reference (Protocol 062), data obligations, Truth Ledger submission requirements
Stage 3 Trigger
Agreement signed by both parties. Portal credentials issued. CRM: AGREEMENT SIGNED.
Stage 04 · Pilot
Pilot Tonne Run
  • Pilot run completed under sovereign oversight — Sovereign or Red Team member witnesses or reviews evidence remotely
  • Type A: 1 pilot tonne — weight ticket + photo submitted, reviewed for compliance with verification standards
  • Type B: 2 pilot tonnes — full processing cycle, dPRN minted and held (not sold until activation)
  • Type C: 1 pilot purchase — purchase order processed, payment received, EPR report generated and delivered
  • Pilot results reviewed: accuracy, timeliness, communication quality, portal use
Stage 4 Trigger
Pilot passed. Review signed off. CRM: PILOT COMPLETE.
Stage 05 · Activation
Processor Goes Live
  • Processor ID assigned — sequential, logged in sovereign processor registry
  • Live Ledger updated — processor appears as ACTIVE in the relevant category
  • Type B: Pilot dPRNs released to sovereign inventory — first live minting can proceed
  • First scheduled run within 14 days — if not, status reverts to PENDING REVIEW
  • 90-day review diarised — performance assessed at day 90. Outcome: CONFIRMED ACTIVE, UPGRADED, or IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Protocol Complete
Processor active. ID assigned. 90-day review scheduled. CRM: ACTIVE PROCESSOR.
⚙️ Sovereign Jobs · Roles This Protocol Generates
Processor Onboarding Lead
Manage the 5-stage onboarding process for all three processor types (Verification-Only, 50/50 Node, Verified Material Buyer) from classification to activation.
Due Diligence Officer
Conduct the MD-379 due diligence process for each new processor and produce a sealed due diligence report before agreement stage.
Pilot Programme Manager
Oversee the processor pilot phase, monitor KPIs, provide support, and issue the activation seal on successful pilot completion.
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Protocol Seal · Processor Onboarding · 065 · 01 May 2026
MD-379 defined three processor relationships because not all processors are the same and not all partnerships should be the same. Protocol 065 turns that doctrine into a sequence — classification, due diligence, agreement, pilot, activation. Every processor who enters the sovereign system enters the same way. No shortcuts because the relationship is good. No acceleration because the volume is large. The same five stages. Every time.
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Handshake sealed.