INA — Intelligence-Native Artifact

Product term: Deliverable

Category: core

Definition

The atomic unit of work in an INO. A smart, self-routing digital object with four layers (Payload, Context, Ledger, Routing) that carries its own context, history, and decision-making logic. INAs are not just files or tickets—they're intelligent work units that understand their own state, requirements, dependencies, and optimal routing. Each INA has a lifecycle from creation through completion, tracked in an immutable ledger for attribution and learning.

Key Points

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an INA?

An Intelligence-Native Artifact is the core unit of work in an INO—a smart digital object that routes itself to the right people, carries its context, and tracks its own history.

How is an INA different from a task or ticket?

Unlike flat tickets, INAs have rich context (requirements, history, dependencies), self-routing logic, and an immutable ledger for accountability.

What are the four layers of an INA?

Payload (the actual work), Context (requirements and history), Ledger (immutable decision record), and Routing (how it finds the right people).

Can I track an INA's history?

Yes. The Ledger layer creates an immutable record of every decision, change, and contributor.

Related Terms

Payload
The actual deliverable or work product within an INA. The "thing" being created:...
Context Layer
The metadata layer within an INA that describes context: requirements, constrain...
Ledger
The immutable audit trail within an INA recording every decision, change, author...
Routing Rules Engine
The intelligent system that directs INAs, messages, and decisions to the right p...
Impact Ledger & Bounty Protocol
A transparent, immutable record of who contributed to what work and what value w...

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