Change Type: Structural Extension
Authority: Research Brain
Scope Impact: Defines structure and boundaries for research conclusions
Parent Architecture Impact: None
Decision Authority Impact: None
Backward Compatibility: Maintained
Summary
Added new framework:
Research Brain — Research Verdict Framework v1.0
Defines how Research Brain expresses structured conclusions including evidence strength, confidence level, signal direction, structural interpretation, known unknowns, and recommended next-step posture.
Clarifies separation between Research Brain interpretation and Affiliate/Finance decision authority.
Reason for Change
Research outputs required standardised conclusion structure to prevent inconsistency, narrative drift, and accidental overreach into execution or financial decision domains.
Architectural Intent
Ensure Research Brain outputs remain decision-support intelligence rather than prediction or persuasion layers.
Supports clearer downstream handoff to Affiliate Brain and Finance Brain.