Reference
Ownership-State Advancement.
The gate that prevents a custody record from moving on weak proof.
Direct Answer
The principle.
Ownership-state advancement means a custody or ownership record should not move from one state to another until required verification conditions are satisfied. In NOANE, that means asset-side proof and owner-side authorization must be confirmed before the record advances.
Meaning
What advancement actually means.
A custody record represents a state. The record advances when control of the asset moves from one authorized party to another. Advancement is not the transfer itself; it is the recorded change that follows verification.
Why It Matters
Records should not advance on weak proof.
A record that advances on weak proof creates the appearance of legitimate transfer where none exists. The result is custody records that downstream systems trust but should not. NOANE refuses advancement until verification conditions are met.
Dual-Key Transfer
Two signatures. One advancement.
Dual-key transfer requires both an asset-side proof and a custodian-side authorization. The asset-side proof confirms that the physical asset or device is associated with the record. The custodian-side authorization confirms that the record-authorized party approved the transfer. Both signals must be present and valid for the record to advance.
Chip Signature and Custodian Signature
What each signature proves.
The chip signature anchors the physical asset to the record using hardware-protected key material. The custodian signature anchors the recorded authority. Neither alone is sufficient: a chip signature without authorization could come from a stolen asset; a custodian signature without an asset-side proof could move a record for an object that is no longer present.
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FAQ
Frequently asked.
What is ownership-state advancement?
The progression of a custody or ownership record from one authorized state to another after required verification conditions are met.
Why should a record not advance automatically?
A record that advances on weak proof can be moved by an unauthorized party. Verified custody prevents the record from moving until the required conditions are confirmed.
What is dual-key transfer?
A transfer flow requiring both asset-side proof and owner-side authorization before the custody or ownership record advances.
What is asset-side proof?
The asset-side proof confirms that the physical asset or device is associated with the record.
What is custodian-side authorization?
The custodian-side authorization confirms that the record-authorized party approved the transfer.
Related Research
Architecture-level reference.
The NOANE Infrastructure Response Paper V2 explains append-only custody reconciliation and transfer-state inspection.