State lifecycle
Formation, active governance and terminal statuses.
State items move through phases that decide how they take part in governance. Information only satisfies a gate once it is confirmed.
Explore the lifecycleSelect a phase to see how an item behaves in it.
GateSatisfies requirements
ConflictsDetected against it
Audit trailRecorded
Finance confirms "$4.2M". The item becomes active and can satisfy a gate.
Transitions
| From | To | Happens when |
|---|---|---|
| Formation | Active | The item is confirmed by a trusted source or a person |
| Active | Blocked | Another source records a different value for the same key |
| Blocked | Active or Terminal | The conflict is resolved |
| Active | Terminal | Superseded by a new value, withdrawn, decayed below the threshold, or archived |
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