Execution Chain Taxonomy.

"Logic without structure is entropy. ECT provides the structural integrity required for mission-critical AI operations."

# Abstract

This RFC defines the Execution Chain Taxonomy (ECT), a technical classification system for agentic workflows. By standardizing the levels of logic persistence and error isolation, ECT provides a framework for building deterministic AI infrastructure at scale.

# Execution Levels

Level 1: Stateless (Atomic). Level 2: Stateful (Iterative). Level 3: Validated (Multi-Agent). Level 4: Hardened (Infrastructure-Integrated).

# Orchestration Standard

ECT-compliant systems MUST implement clear transition gates between execution nodes and SHOULD utilize a centralized state manager for complex logical branching.

# Architectural Blueprint

ECT_SCHEMA.json

{
  "rfc": "002",
  "pattern": "VALIDATED_MULTI_AGENT",
  "constraints": {
    "node_isolation": true,
    "state_persistence": "REDIS_STORE",
    "timeout_ms": 30000,
    "max_retries": 2
  },
  "topology": "HUB_AND_SPOKE"
}

Cite ECT Standard

@techreport{sable2026rfc002,
  author = {Sable, Datta},
  title = {RFC-002: Execution Chain Taxonomy Standard v2.1.0},
  institution = {Surgical AI Workspace},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://dattasable.com/knowledge/rfc/002-execution-chains}
}