The Machine Dispute Problem

Distributed systems silently diverge. When they do, you need deterministic replay.

The Problem

• Two systems serialize the same event differently.
• JSON signatures are ambiguous across implementations.
• Chain-native logs are not portable across settlement layers.

The Requirement

• Fixed-length canonical bytes
• Stateless verification
• Optional anchoring on any chain

The Minimal Answer

Shoonya defines a strict 58-byte receipt envelope: identity + payload hash. No optional fields. No ambiguity.

Why It Matters

Deterministic receipts turn debugging and disputes into reproducible proofs.