Trust but Verify
Phrase · Hacker Culture
Definitions
A principle that accepts cooperation or assumptions provisionally but still requires evidence, checks, or monitoring before relying on them completely. Engineers use it in code review, security, integrations, and operational readiness.
In plain English: Accept something for now, but still confirm it with real checks.
Example: "We trust but verify third-party webhook payloads because accidental schema drift is common."