Future-Cycle Access

Definition

The expected value of maintaining access to future system benefits. When defection costs future access (not through punishment but through natural system exclusion), cooperation becomes self-interested even without enforcement.

Formula

C = U(Aₜ₊₁) (expected utility of continued system access)

Example

App Store developers comply with rules not because Apple actively polices every app, but because losing access to future distribution (C) exceeds any benefit from rule violation.

Source

AoE Section 2.3

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Future-Cycle Access

Definition

Formula

C = U(Aₜ₊₁) (expected utility of continued system access)

Example

App Store developers comply with rules not because Apple actively polices every app, but because losing access to future distribution (C) exceeds any benefit from rule violation.

Source

AoE Section 2.3

Read Explainer View Paper

Related Terms from Architectures of Ease

Architectures of Ease

Friction DifferentialF

Identity CouplingI

Behavioural Gradient FunctionP(compliance)

Administrative Overhead

Explore the Full Glossary

Search 905 terms across all IRSA research papers.

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