# Trust Economy

> Trust compounds over time, and trust is the true currency of high-trust systems.

Published: 2025-05-16 • Canonical: https://sdan.net/notes/trust-economy

Every introduction is a trade in trust. Expertise is everywhere; trust isn't. Short-term trust compounds financially; long-term trust compounds relationally. Know exactly what you value, and make it clear to others what game you're playing.