net.corda.flows / AbstractStateReplacementFlow / <init>

# <init>

`AbstractStateReplacementFlow()`

Abstract flow to be used for replacing one state with another, for example when changing the notary of a state. Notably this requires a one to one replacement of states, states cannot be split, merged or issued as part of these flows.

The Instigator assembles the transaction for state replacement and sends out change proposals to all participants (Acceptor) of that state. If participants agree to the proposed change, they each sign the transaction. Finally, Instigator sends the transaction containing all signatures back to each participant so they can record it and use the new updated state for future transactions.