This document defines how 512 may be accurately referenced, cited, or discussed in external work.
It exists to preserve precision and prevent misrepresentation.
When citing 512, it should be described as:
A minimal, non-ownable execution-time constraint governing legitimacy witnessing in distributed systems.
Acceptable shorthand:
- “the 512 constraint”
- “the 512 execution-time legitimacy boundary”
512 should not be described as:
- a protocol
- a platform
- a standard
- a governance system
- a political framework
- a cryptocurrency
- a product
Such descriptions are inaccurate.
- Do not attribute 512 to an authority, leader, or institution
- Do not describe it as “owned,” “controlled,” or “maintained”
- Do not imply endorsement or advocacy
512 is a discovered constraint, not an authored doctrine.
When referencing material in this repository:
- cite by document number and title
- reference the repository as a research archive
- avoid quoting out of context
Example:
See 512-papers/02_Technical_Overview.md for a definition of the constraint layer.
Do not frame 512 as:
- a movement
- a philosophy
- a reform effort
- an alternative political system
Such framing materially misrepresents the research.
If referencing 512 in public or institutional work, include the following disclaimer where appropriate:
“512 describes a technical constraint on execution-time legitimacy. It does not prescribe policy, governance, or social outcomes.”
This policy governs all external references to the 512 research archive.