Grounded vs Augmented Evidence
Every Cognivo answer is built from two kinds of evidence. Knowing which is which helps you judge how much weight to give each part of an answer.
Cognivo Grounded On-Chain Evidence
Grounded evidence is verified directly from on-chain data. It is the authoritative basis for any on-chain fact in a Cognivo answer. Examples include token identity, transfers that actually occurred, and liquidity-pool state that Cognivo could read directly.
When you see Cognivo Grounded On-Chain Evidence, it means the statement is backed by what is recorded on-chain.
Cognivo Augmented Intelligence
Augmented evidence is additional context that helps interpret a result — for example, distribution or ranking context. It is always clearly labeled as augmented and is never presented as a grounded fact.
When you see Cognivo Augmented Intelligence or Cognivo Augmented Security Signal, treat it as helpful context, not proof.
Which one wins?
Grounded evidence takes priority. If grounded and augmented evidence ever point in different directions, Cognivo follows the grounded on-chain evidence and surfaces the difference rather than hiding it.
| Cognivo Grounded On-Chain Evidence | Cognivo Augmented Intelligence | |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Verified directly on-chain | Added interpretive context |
| Authority | Authoritative for on-chain facts | Supporting context only |
| Labeling | Stated as grounded | Always labeled as augmented |
| If they conflict | Grounded evidence is followed | Treated as secondary |
When evidence is missing
Cognivo does not fill gaps with guesses. If a signal could not be read or checked, the answer shows it as not assessed, not verified, or unavailable — see Not Verified, Not Assessed & Augmented.