tokenomics

Use at the two moments the method targets token savings: when routing a task to a lane and writing the down-tier handoff spec (session-to-session or controller-to-subagent), and when closing a session with the ledger update. Applies the routing test, flags negative-list violations, and produces handoff specs a cheaper tier can execute without re-derivation.

Use when setting a project up with the tokenomics discipline: interviews the builder about their model tiers, limit shape, project gates, and backlog, then generates the project's model-effectiveness playbook from the template. Ships no default lanes and invents no queue items; offers (never forces) interop mode when an issue-tracker-first tracking convention like recursive-spine is detected.

Use when a builder wants to learn or be reminded of the tokenomics method: spending model capability like a scarce budget through tiered routing, spec-based handoffs, and a living playbook. Teaches the thesis, the four layers, the four switchpoints, the routing test, and the lane-scarcity rule. Pure knowledge; takes no actions.