What Defines a Signal Lifecycle

• Each config is tied to operator intent, glyph lineage, and assigned deployment zone
• Lifecycle parameters include time limits, usage thresholds, and geo-residency integrity
• Configs are treated as transient keys, they expire silently unless revalidated

Why Configs Must Expire

• Persistent tunnels become fingerprintable and predictable
• Rotation limits exposure and minimises endpoint telemetry bleed
• Entropy scoring rises with inactivity, zone drift, or idle re-use

Usage-Aware Expiry Logic

• Configs self-expire after designated runtime or usage ceilings
• Fingerprint mismatches (e.g. new devices or suspicious hardware) trigger silent deactivation
• Referral glyphs linked to unstable configs may be locked for regeneration

Regeneration Requirements

• Only Tier-linked sponsors may trigger config renewal via referral validation
• Operator signal history must pass entropy scoring to qualify
• Jurisdiction saturation may pause node provisioning for reuse

Config Hygiene: Best Practices

• Monitor signal health and expiry notices via dashboard
• Do not share expired configs or archive tunnel files
• Treat each config as a one-time deployment token, not a perpetual tunnel pass
• Request re-issue only through sponsor-led voice channels

“A signal must breathe, evolve, and expire. Static configs invite entropy.”