Pattern Vocabulary Document

Type: Glossary / concept reference

Priority: 🟡 Write Next (60–90 days)


Purpose

Define the recurring patterns in plain language so all subsequent artifacts use consistent terminology.

Key Patterns to Define

“No Central Workflow”

Coordination without orchestration

“Delegated AI”

AI agents with explicit, scoped, revocable authority

“Subjective Reputation”

Community-defined, algorithmically diverse reputation

“Ecosystem Autonomy”

Each ecosystem defines its own:

“Offer → Accept → Disclose → Attest”

The canonical KERI flow pattern

“Negative Capability”

Power you intentionally do not build


TODO: Write definitions