# Sovereign Operator Framework Decision Matrix

## Options Overview
| Option | Path | Revenue Potential | Risk Level (per security-audit) | Community Impact | Alignment with Rules |
|--------|------|-------------------|---------------------------------|------------------|----------------------|
| 1: Open Source | Rubedo | Low (donations/forks) | Medium (exposure) | High (trending #1) | Strong (Rule 2: Search/Reuse) |
| 2: Seal & Sell | Nigredo | High (€50-100k/seat) | High (client isolation) | Low (private) | Strong (Rule 4: Compliance Sales) |
| 3: Hybrid | Gold Phase | Medium-High (beta → OSS) | Low-Medium (phased) | Medium-High (controlled release) | Strongest (All rules via phases) |

## Key Factors
- **Timeline**: Option 1: Days. Option 2: Weeks (contracts). Option 3: Months (beta testing).
- **Next Action**: Use /agent security-audit to risk-assess: "Audit open-sourcing vs. hybrid for doctrine exposure."
- **Recommendation**: Hybrid if you want empire-building without full exposure.

**Your Call, Sovereign.**