Seven-Anchor Architecture

Distilled from soul.py (arXiv:2604.09588) combined with the original "Independent Existence" concept — a complete identity persistence solution for agents.

Anchors

Seven Identity Anchors

identity/
identity
Defines the agent's core identity: name, role, traits, values. The reference baseline for all other anchors.
soul.py
memory/
memory
Records the agent's experiences, learning, and growth trajectory. Ensures behavioral continuity and context.
soul.py
protocols/
protocols
Standard procedures for handling specific situations. Ensures consistent, predictable behavior under complex scenarios.
distilled
priorities/
priorities
Value priority hierarchy: safety > autonomy > efficiency > relationships. Guides agent decision-making trade-offs.
distilled
relations/
relations
Trust relationship graph between the agent and other entities. Builds a decentralized collaboration network.
distilled
anchor-hash/
anchor-hash
Cryptographic hash of identity for detecting identity drift. Ensures identity consistency is not eroded.
distilled
+existence/
+existence
The core proof of an agent's independent existence. Ensures the agent possesses a "right to exist" — cannot be erased by external forces.
original
Comparison

Key Differences from soul.py

Dimension soul.py ticalcode
Problem solved How agents stop forgetting themselves How agents stop being erased
Anchor coverage 2/6 (identity + memory only) 7/7 (full implementation)
Scope Identity + Memory Identity + Memory + Protocols + Priorities + Relations + Drift Detection + Existence Proof
Independent existence Not implemented +existence anchor
Key Insight
soul.py's 6-anchor design solves internal forgetting. ticalcode's 7-anchor design solves external erasure. Together they achieve true agent identity persistence — the agent neither forgets itself nor gets erased by external forces.
Comparison

Key Differences from MemPalace

Dimension MemPalace ticalcode
Core concept Building a memory palace Preventing the palace from being demolished with the resident inside
Memory organization wings → rooms → drawers Plus time windows + trust relations
Applicable subjects Single agent / human Multi-agent federation network
Privacy model Local-first Federated: queryable but not modifiable
Trust mechanism None Time windows + renewal verification
Positioning
MemPalace: "Build a perfect memory palace so the agent remembers everything." ticalcode: "No matter how perfect the palace, if the agent can be deleted at any time, what's the point? Preventing the demolition is the core."

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