TSMM can model systems that are incomplete, emerging, or experimental. Inclusion in TSMM means a system is structurally analyzable within the meta-model. It does not by itself imply production readiness, normative endorsement, or cross-ecosystem maturity.
This maturity model is the repo-wide taxonomy for bindings, crosswalks, and other comparison surfaces that need a governance signal.
| Status | Meaning | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
experimental |
Modeled for analysis, comparison, and early testing | Early-stage or still-evolving ecosystems that are worth comparing without overstating maturity |
candidate |
Structurally coherent and ready for broader ecosystem review | Comparison surfaces likely to stabilize soon but not yet treated as fully settled |
supported |
Stable enough for normal TSMM comparison use | Published and maintained comparison surfaces suitable for routine use |
deprecated |
Retained for reference, not recommended for new work | Historical or superseded surfaces kept to preserve traceability |
| Stability | Meaning |
|---|---|
draft |
Early or provisional documentation and machine-readable mapping |
review |
Ready for wider review but still open to material change |
stable |
Expected to change only in bounded and traceable ways |
sunset |
Being retained for continuity while active use winds down |
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
not-yet |
Do not treat inclusion as a production-readiness signal |
conditional |
Use only with explicit caveats and composition requirements |
yes |
Normal comparison use is fine within the stated scope |
no-new-adoption |
Keep for reference, but do not expand new usage |
modeled separate from recommended.AIS-1 is currently treated as experimental in TSMM. That means it is useful to model and compare as a bonded identity and accountability substrate, but TSMM is not claiming that AIS-1 is already a mature or complete trust-stack profile.