Ledger
Product term: Ledger
Category: concept
Definition
The immutable audit trail within an INA recording every decision, change, author, and timestamp. Enables transparent attribution, learning, and accountability. Supports the Impact Ledger and Bounty Protocol. Also called the INA's "Ledger Layer."
Key Points
- •Immutable audit trail
- •Records decisions, changes, authors
- •Enables attribution and accountability
- •Powers Impact Ledger and Bounty Protocol
- •Searchable and queryable
- •Time-series record
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I edit the Ledger?
No. That's what makes it immutable. You can add entries, not modify them.
What if someone makes a mistake?
You add a new entry: "Correction: Previous decision was X; actual decision is Y." Full transparency.
Who can see the Ledger?
Anyone involved in the INA can see it. Per Data Sovereignty, you can export it.
How long is the Ledger kept?
Permanently, or per your organization's data retention policy.
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