01 · Describe
Workflow + materiality.
Tell Hive the agent’s job, the data it touches (PCI, HIPAA, PHI, none), and the counterparties it acts for.
02 · Scaffold
Schema + tier.
Hive picks the assurance tier (Verified → Verified Regulated), the AFiR primitive (S, RC, Stream), and the receipt envelope.
03 · Wire
SDK + endpoints.
Node, Python, or Go. One REST surface. Code samples for your stack. Receipts go live the moment you call.
04 · Verify
Counterparties verify offline.
Every receipt is portable. Your customer, regulator, or counsel verifies without calling Hive.