An evidence level ranks evidence by how independent it is from the action path. E0 is the agent word and is never sufficient. E5 is an external outcome, such as a bank credit. The table states each level.

LevelSourceProves
E0Agent assertionNothing. Never sufficient.
E1Action responseAcknowledgement. Rarely completion.
E2Provider readbackDeterministic state, subject to stale reads.
E3Provider eventStrong timing. Needs deduplication and ordering.
E4Independent systemThe provider plus your own ledger agree.
E5External outcomeA bank, a carrier, or a recipient acknowledged.