Verifiable Execution
How does a Catalyst verifiable record differ from a blockchain-based audit trail?
A Catalyst record is a per-run, chain-of-custody log with step-level signatures, not a distributed consensus ledger. It relies on a centralized signing authority rather than Byzantine fault tolerance, offering verifiability with lower latency and cost. However, trust shifts to the signing service’s correct operation and key management; it does not provide the decentralized trust model of a blockchain. It is optimized for single-agent audit trails, not multi-party consensus.
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What is a verifiable execution record in Catalyst?
A signed, immutable sequence of agent steps enabling auditors to prove run integrity through independent replay. It does not validate decision correctness.
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How does Catalyst ensure that step records are tamper-evident?
Catalyst uses a hash chain and digital signatures per step, so any alteration breaks the chain and becomes detectable through signature verification.
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Can an auditor independently replay a Catalyst agent run to verify its outcome?
Auditors can replay runs using signed step records and initial state to verify output consistency, though non-determinism may limit exact reproduction.