Authenticate in hand. Sign your verdict.
PlugZ verifiers are independent local experts and reputable stores, vetted by PlugZ, that inspect items physically at local hubs — never from photos alone — and stand behind every verdict by name.
What the verifier network is
Verifiers are the people who hold the item: vetted specialists and reputable stores that physically receive items sold on PlugZ, inspect them in hand at local hubs, and record the outcome. AI tooling can assist with evidence, but it is advisory only — a verdict always comes from a person who examined the item.
How a verification works
Verification happens inside a PlugZ order — it is not a separate service sold on the side. When an order in your categories is routed to your hub, the flow is the same every time:
Receive
The item ships to your hub as part of the order, with chain of custody logged from the moment it arrives.
Inspect
You examine the item in hand against brand and category criteria. AI checks are advisory only — the verdict is yours.
Record the outcome
You log the result and the inspection evidence against the item. A physical NFC tag that seals a verified item is in development and is not part of the flow yet — we will train approved verifiers on it before it ships.
Record
Your verdict, your name, and the inspection evidence enter the item's provenance record, then the item continues to the buyer.
Economics, stated plainly
Verifiers receive 60% of each verification fee as a base share, adjusted by review performance.
Verification fees are charged as part of an order on PlugZ. Payouts go to the approved hub, so you will need to complete Stripe Connect onboarding for your hub before any share can be transferred. The verifier payout rail has not processed a live payment yet, and we will tell approved verifiers directly when it opens. What you earn depends entirely on the verification volume your hub actually handles — we do not promise volume, and we do not promise income.
Verification is not a standalone service: fees exist only inside PlugZ orders, so there is no separate per-item service to sell and no fee outside the order flow.
Accountability
Your name on every verdict
Buyers and sellers see who verified their item. A verdict is a professional statement you sign — that visibility is what makes the network worth trusting.
Bound by the Verifier Agreement
Every verifier operates under the PlugZ Verifier Agreement, which sets inspection standards, handling and turnaround expectations, and the consequences of negligent or dishonest verdicts.
Read the Verifier AgreementWhat business verification involvesFrequently asked questions
Who can apply?
Independent specialists and stores with demonstrable authentication expertise in the categories they want to cover. Every application is reviewed individually — approval is not automatic.
Do I need a physical space?
Yes. You need a secure place to receive, inspect, store, and ship items — a store, workshop, or comparable setup. Photo-only verification is not part of the model.
Can I offer verification outside PlugZ orders?
No. Verification exists inside PlugZ orders and is not offered as a standalone service.
Where is this available?
We are opening verifier applications in the USA first. Tell us who you are and we will contact you when the intake opens.
What happens after I apply?
We review your application. If it is approved, you complete business verification (KYB) — identity and business documents checked through a third-party verification provider — before your hub is activated. We do not commit to a review turnaround while we are pre-launch.
Ready to apply?
The application takes a few minutes. You will need a PlugZ account, so we will ask you to sign in first. Tell us who you are, where you operate, and what you know how to authenticate. Every application is reviewed individually, and approved applicants then complete business verification (KYB) before any verification is routed to them.
Start your application