Stages are informational only — they do not gate functionality.
Stage Progression
| Stage | Name | Stable Edge Threshold |
|---|---|---|
| S0 | Signal Segmentation | 0 |
| S1 | Pattern Crystallization | 100 |
| S2 | Causal Chaining | 1,000 |
| S3 | Recursive Optimization | 5,000 |
What Each Stage Represents
S0 — Signal Segmentation
Initial stage. The graph is building basic structure from incoming signals. Few or no stable patterns yet.
S1 — Pattern Crystallization
Patterns are emerging from repeated signals. At least 100 edges have been reinforced to stability (weight ≥ 10).
S2 — Causal Chaining
Strong interconnections are forming. The graph contains meaningful chains of stable relationships.