Context
The research record preserves failed approaches when they expose a model boundary, an invalid transfer, or an unsupported strengthening.
Proof or evidence
the usual limiting derivation can say that an outer square algorithm of exponent exists, but that is circular as a finite compiler. Run 14 instead begins with naive multiplication and iterates an explicit finite exponent-improvement map.
Verification notes
The failure status and preserved lesson are recorded in the cumulative failure ledger.
Limitations
- an asymptotic fixed-point argument must identify its seed algorithm and finite feedback path.