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@ -221,7 +221,7 @@ notary which the reference state uses.
If two or more reference states assigned to different notaries are added to a transaction then it follows that this If two or more reference states assigned to different notaries are added to a transaction then it follows that this
transaction cannot be committed to the ledger. This would also be the case for transactions not containing reference transaction cannot be committed to the ledger. This would also be the case for transactions not containing reference
states. There is an additional complication for transactions including reference states, however, it is unlikely that the states. There is an additional complication for transactions including reference states; it is however, unlikely that the
party using the reference states has the authority to change the notary for the state (in other words, the party using the party using the reference states has the authority to change the notary for the state (in other words, the party using the
reference state would not be listed as a participant on it). Therefore, it is likely that a transaction containing reference state would not be listed as a participant on it). Therefore, it is likely that a transaction containing
reference states with two different notaries cannot be committed to the ledger. reference states with two different notaries cannot be committed to the ledger.
@ -251,9 +251,9 @@ a look-up. There are two types of pointers; linear and static.
is aware of. In effect, the pointer "moves" as the LinearState is updated. is aware of. In effect, the pointer "moves" as the LinearState is updated.
State pointers use ``Reference States`` to enable the functionality described above. They can be conceptualized as a mechanism to State pointers use ``Reference States`` to enable the functionality described above. They can be conceptualized as a mechanism to
formalise a development pattern where one needs to refer to a specific state from another state (StaticPointer) or a particular lineage formalise a development pattern where one needs to refer to a specific state from another transaction (StaticPointer) or a particular lineage
of states ``LinearPointer``. In other words, ``StatePointers`` do not enable a feature in Corda which was previously unavailable. of states (LinearPointer). In other words, ``StatePointers`` do not enable a feature in Corda which was previously unavailable.
Rather, they help to formalise a pattern which was already possible. In that light it is worth nothing some issues which you may encounter Rather, they help to formalise a pattern which was already possible. In that light, it is worth noting some issues which you may encounter
in its application: in its application:
* If the node calling ``resolve`` has not seen any transactions containing a ``ContractState`` which the ``StatePointer`` * If the node calling ``resolve`` has not seen any transactions containing a ``ContractState`` which the ``StatePointer``