# How offline-proof queues keep a signed yes/no during an outage

> Outages happen at the worst counter. Offline queues let you keep serving a signed yes or no without pretending the network is fine.

- URL: https://www.affix-io.com/blog/offline-proof-queues-signed-yes-no-outage/
- Published: 2026-08-28
- Section: Architecture
- Keywords: offline eligibility check, signed yes no outage, edge verification queue, offline proof queue

## Summary
When connectivity drops, eligibility checks cannot freeze. Offline-proof queues hold signed provisional outcomes until the host reconciles with upstream policy.

## FAQ
Q: Is an offline yes/no legally the same as an online check?
A: It depends on your policy window. Offline outcomes should carry TTL, method, and reconciliation rules you can show an auditor.

Q: What prevents forged offline answers?
A: Signatures. Provisional outcomes are signed with keys your verifier already trusts. Forged payloads fail verify.

Q: How long can we queue?
A: Set TTL per risk class. A low-value gate may allow hours. High-value gates may require minutes and mandatory reconciliation.

Q: What happens when the link returns?
A: The queue replays against current policy. Conflicts surface for human review instead of silently overwriting history.

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- https://www.affix-io.com/edge-audit/
- https://www.affix-io.com/how-it-works/
- https://www.affix-io.com/product/

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