The Coordinate System for
Structured Authority
Vector Authority defines the universal mathematical foundation for structured data across all domains. One spec. Infinite applications.
Orthogonal Axes
Every dimension is independent. No axis can be derived from another. True separation of concerns.
5-Level Taxonomy
Category → Domain → Entity → Attribute → State. Deep enough to be precise, shallow enough to navigate.
O(1) Lookup
Coordinates are addresses. No joins, no queries—just direct access to the data point.
Domain Agnostic
Construction, marketing, legal, medical—the math doesn't care. Define your axes, inherit the rules.
Sparse by Design
Real data occupies a tiny fraction of the space. Efficient storage via sparse matrix representations.
Projection Views
Modules and features are slices of the space. Different views, same underlying data.
Part of the Succinct Authority Ecosystem
Vector Authority is the mathematical foundation layer. It works alongside:
- Succinct Authority — Philosophical foundation ("Data exists without interpretation")
- Canonical Kernel — Frozen vocabulary and immutable definitions
- Valid Kernel — Validation infrastructure and certification
- Domain Kernels — Industry-specific implementations (Construction, Marketing, Legal, etc.)