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RAM-Only Execution for Core Modules
Core modules run RAM-only. Nothing is written to disk during execution, so a stopped cycle leaves no executable residue.
What runs RAM-only?
Core modules. Their code is not written to disk while the cycle is executing.
What is written to disk?
Records of outcomes and signatures. The executable modules themselves do not persist on disk during execution.
Does this replace signing?
No. RAM-only execution and signing are separate layers; both apply. Signing detects change; RAM-only execution prevents residue.
What is the security benefit?
A stopped cycle leaves no executable residue on disk. This prevents an attacker from analyzing the executable code after a cycle.
How is memory managed?
The core modules run in RAM. After the cycle, the memory is freed. The records and signatures persist for the next cycle.
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