Concepts

DemandExpression

A DemandExpression is a richer canonical network expression describing a valued future condition together with requirements that may include quantity, quality, time, Place, acceptance criteria, economics, incentives, or conditional commitment state.

DemandExpression · Canonical Model & Protocol (source: 04 §9.4) · OpenRSN Canonical Model & Protocol Specification

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In plain words

A DemandExpression can take part in market-facing coordination while remaining distinct from both a Seek and a Commitment. A buyer stating the quantity, quality and timing of grain it would value is expressing demand, not yet committing to it.

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