Change Type: Structural Extension
Authority: Research Brain
Scope Impact: Defines structured data handoff requirements between Research Brain and Affiliate Brain
Parent Architecture Impact: None
Decision Authority Impact: None
Backward Compatibility: Maintained
Summary
Added new protocol:
Research Brain — Research → Affiliate Handoff Protocol v1.0
Defines required structured outputs including offer overview, offer model, funnel classification, market interpretation, competitor observations, platform risk signals, structural strengths, structural concerns, research verdict, confidence level, known unknowns, and recommended next-step signal.
Reason for Change
Affiliate Brain required consistent research structure to improve opportunity queue clarity and testing prioritisation consistency.
Architectural Intent
Improve cross-brain communication clarity and preserve authority boundaries between Research Brain interpretation and Affiliate Brain behavioural validation.