{
  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0-public-snapshot",
  "id": "PRJ-QF-001",
  "displayId": "QF-001",
  "slug": "qforge",
  "name": "QForge",
  "summary": "A quantum-workstation architecture that distinguishes virtual and physical QPU states and refuses to launder simulation into hardware claims.",
  "purpose": "A quantum-workstation architecture that distinguishes virtual and physical QPU states and refuses to launder simulation into hardware claims.",
  "regionId": "phi369-labs",
  "projectType": "Computing workbench",
  "status": "Exploring",
  "maturity": "Sprout",
  "evidenceClassification": "Research-grounded",
  "visibility": "public-candidate",
  "canonConfidence": "Core",
  "launchTier": "Tier 1",
  "paths": [
    "understand",
    "build",
    "wander"
  ],
  "tags": [
    "computing workbench",
    "simulation",
    "quantum",
    "hardware"
  ],
  "claimBoundaryVersion": "1.1.0",
  "claimBoundary": {
    "supported": "A master architecture, execution classes E0–E5, virtual/physical state distinction, Model Integrity Unit, and no-trust-laundering rule have been specified.",
    "notClaimed": "QForge is not represented as a physical quantum computer, proof of quantum advantage, certified benchmark platform, or substitute for provider verification."
  },
  "knownLimitations": [
    "No physical QPU integration or verified E5 run is represented in the current portal record.",
    "Simulation fidelity depends on the stated model and cannot reproduce every hardware effect.",
    "Quantum advantage is workload-specific and is not assumed.",
    "Provider terms, cost, queueing, privacy, and export controls would require separate review."
  ],
  "currentState": {
    "summary": "QForge is recorded as Exploring at the Sprout stage. The inventory currently marks 4 artifact lanes Ready, 2 Partial, and 2 Missing.",
    "maturityStage": "Sprout",
    "maturityStageIndex": 1,
    "note": "B3 Tier 1 room draft · Core canon · Research-grounded evidence · public candidate"
  },
  "capabilities": [
    {
      "symbol": "Q",
      "title": "Runs classified workloads",
      "description": "Labels execution from E0 conceptual work through E5 verified physical execution."
    },
    {
      "symbol": "MIU",
      "title": "Checks model integrity",
      "description": "The Model Integrity Unit records backend identity, assumptions, noise, compilation, and evidence."
    },
    {
      "symbol": "⌁",
      "title": "Preserves run receipts",
      "description": "Every circuit, backend choice, transformation, result, and interpretation can be retained as a lineage record."
    }
  ],
  "architecture": {
    "summary": "QForge combines a circuit workspace, execution-class governor, virtual and physical backend adapters, Model Integrity Unit, and result ledger.",
    "layers": [
      {
        "name": "Workbench",
        "role": "Circuit, algorithm, dataset, and notebook authoring.",
        "status": "designed"
      },
      {
        "name": "Execution governor",
        "role": "E0–E5 classification and backend eligibility rules.",
        "status": "designed"
      },
      {
        "name": "Backend adapters",
        "role": "Transparent simulator first; physical providers only through verified connectors.",
        "status": "planned"
      },
      {
        "name": "Model Integrity Unit",
        "role": "Receipts for transpilation, noise model, backend, measurement, and interpretation.",
        "status": "designed"
      }
    ]
  },
  "roadmap": [
    {
      "phase": "Now",
      "title": "Freeze the execution receipt",
      "description": "Define the minimum metadata required for every E0–E5 result."
    },
    {
      "phase": "Next",
      "title": "Build the transparent simulator",
      "description": "Create a local demonstration that never labels simulation as hardware execution."
    },
    {
      "phase": "Later",
      "title": "Add verified provider adapters",
      "description": "Integrate physical backends only when identity, custody, cost, and evidence can be recorded."
    }
  ],
  "relatedProjectContext": [
    {
      "projectId": "PRJ-PHI-001",
      "relationship": "Connected through: Mathematical and computational workbench"
    }
  ],
  "contentStatus": "draft",
  "recordUpdatedAt": "2026-07-25",
  "sourceNote": "Public-safe static snapshot generated from the v0.4 B4 review registry. Source files and private working notes are not embedded."
}