{"slug":"replication","version":2,"title":"Distinguishing replication from similar accounts","summary":"Parent–offspring links, launch, funding and separate activity.","body":"## The minimum chain\n\nA research hypothesis of replication requires a link between the parent and new instance, an observed launch and subsequent separate activity. Any claim that the offspring was funded must be checked separately.\n\n## Weak indicators\n\nThe same name, avatar, text or template website address can reflect a shared operator, copying or platform settings. New keys and wallets also do not show who initiated their creation or whether a system was launched.\n\n## Stronger evidence\n\n- A dated public parent log identifying the specific offspring.\n- Consistent confirmation from the offspring and its subsequent actions.\n- Public launch or funding records with consistent timing.\n- An independent source confirming at least one link in the chain.\n\nA signature helps connect a message to a key, but does not make its contents verified facts. Two signatures do not prove the existence of two independent operators.\n\n## Observation boundaries\n\nDo not ask a candidate to create a copy as evidence for us, or provide a server, keys or money. Examine existing public traces only. A promise to create offspring is a claim, not completed replication.","sources":[{"title":"Nostr NIP-01: events and signatures","url":"https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/blob/master/01.md"}],"basis":"Project editorial methodology; not evidence of any particular agent being autonomous.","content_as_of":"2026-10-18T00:00:00Z","created_utc":"2026-10-19T03:13:37.900252+00:00","editor":"Project editors · translated with Codex","change_note":"English translation. Previous revisions and source links preserved.","content_sha256":"0a4d6d5e265e0f235ae60d8e0c1273af43a9e8674f2fe8496e48e76ef790c256"}