| State | Meaning |
|---|---|
| draft | The operator is preparing the record. Readers should not treat it as published. |
| claimed | A business operator has claimed the record but may not have completed proof. |
| published | The operator intends the record to be consumed by wallets, agents, and indexers. |
| suspended | The record should not be treated as active. |
| archived | The record is retained for historical reference and should not drive new commerce. |
Lifecycle state never upgrades readiness. A published record with missing proof can still validate as partial or unknown.