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Kvary Evidence Standard (KES)
Specification v1 (Draft)
- Version: 1.0
- Status: Governance & Settlement Reference Standard
- Scope: Structured Descriptor for Evidence Records
1. Purpose
KES (Kvary Evidence Standard) defines a deterministic, reference-only evidence descriptor standard used within Kvary.Network to:
- Structure declared terms and references
- Record legal and governance references
- Define settlement lifecycle states
- Enumerate evidence requirements
- Provide anchoring and audit metadata
- Enable machine-referenceable validation
KES does not perform actions.
KES describes and structures settlement reference and evidence requirements only.
Operational activities and compliance actions remain external.
2. Architectural Position
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- A Descriptor Layer
- A State Definition Layer
- A Settlement Metadata Container
- A Governance-Aware Schema
- A smart contract runtime
- A workflow automation engine
- A blockchain executor
- A decision-making authority
Settlement is recorded.
Operational actions occur elsewhere.
3. Core Design Principles
3.1 Settlement-Centricity
KES defines how outcomes are recorded, verified, and anchored — not how they are carried out.
3.2 Deterministic Structure
- Has fixed state identifiers
- Has enumerated evidence categories
- Has explicit lifecycle mapping
- Avoids ambiguous transitions
3.3 Auditability
All structural components:
- Must be machine-referenceable
- Must allow version tracking
- Must support hash-based anchoring
- Must preserve immutability once anchored
3.4 Non-Action Boundary
It defines what must be present for settlement readiness.
4. Descriptor Structure
A valid KES descriptor MUST contain the following layers:
4.1 Descriptor Identity Layer
- KES ID (Unique Identifier)
- Version
- Title
- Contract Type (Operational / Financial / Hybrid)
- Jurisdiction Reference
- Linked Governance Procedure ID
- Governance Case ID (if applicable)
Purpose:
Provides classification and governance alignment.
4.2 Parties & Representation Layer
Each participant record MUST define:
- Entity Name
- Role
- Legal Form
- Representation Authority Reference
- Contact Metadata (optional)
Purpose:
Defines accountable entities without assigning operational authority.
4.3 Operational Specification Layer (Reference-Only)
- Inputs
- Outputs
- Dependencies
- Constraints
- Reference Procedures
This section describes structured intent only.
4.4 Legal Structure Layer
- Governing References
- Clause Definitions
- Definitions & Interpretations
- Dispute Reference Mechanism
No compliance-control logic is embedded.
4.5 Settlement Lifecycle Model
KES defines the following canonical states:
| State | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Draft | Descriptor editable, not anchored |
| EvidenceAttached | Required evidence references enumerated |
| Anchored | Descriptor hash recorded externally |
| SettlementReady | Metadata complete for review |
| Finalized | Settlement metadata recorded |
| Archived | Descriptor closed |
Transitions are declarative only.
KES does not auto-transition.
4.6 Evidence & Verification Matrix
Evidence categories MUST be enumerated.
- Identity & Authority
- Committee Attestation
- Supporting Documents
- Financial Documentation
- External Reference (if applicable)
Each evidence entry may contain:
- Reference ID
- Hash (optional)
- Storage Location Reference
- Submission Date
- Verification Status (descriptive only)
4.7 Anchoring & Integrity Layer
- Blockchain Anchor Hash
- Anchoring Timestamp
- Network Reference
- Committee Signature Block
- Observer Signature Block
Anchoring confirms integrity, not validity of outcome.
4.8 Financial Metadata Layer
- Budget Amount
- Currency
- Timeline / Deadline
- Settlement Notes
- Reference Accounting IDs
No payment automation is embedded.
5. State Machine Characteristics
KES state definitions must be:
- Deterministic
- Declarative
- Side-effect free
- Idempotent in representation
Transitions are informational mappings.
Draft → EvidenceAttached → Anchored → SettlementReady
KES does not move states automatically.
6. Versioning Model
Each KES descriptor MUST:
- Declare Version
- Preserve prior version hash
- Maintain revision history
Anchored versions are immutable.
7. Machine Reference Model
KES is designed to support:
- DSL compilation
- Manifest linking
- Governance mapping
- State catalog extraction
- Evidence schema validation
Machine layer and human-readable layer remain aligned.
8. Governance Boundary Declaration
- An operational action engine
- A regulatory authority
- A compliance certifier
- A transaction processor
KES provides structural clarity for:
- Settlement preparation
- Integrity verification
- Audit traceability
9. Future Extensions (Non-Binding)
Potential future modules:
- Structured JSON schema export
- DSL compilation layer
- Hash validation utilities
- Cross-procedure reference linking
- Multi-anchor support
10. Final Statement
KES v1 defines a settlement-first descriptor framework.
It structures intent.
It records integrity.
It enables verification.
It does not perform actions.