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  "title": "What invariants prevent costly signals from becoming adversary weapons?",
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    "core_distinction": "The separation between **signal value to signaler** (the benefit of the signal in conveying information) and **signal exposure** (the cost the signal incurs, plus the information the signal reveals about the signaler's strategy). Relying on value creates the **Signal Weaponization**: the adversary knows the session must signal, times their probe to maximize ...",
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    "operational_effect": "1. **Signal Trap Prevention:** Signals are sent only when value exceeds cost. 2. **Pattern Integrity:** Triggers are obfuscated, preventing exploitation. 3. **Budget Preservation:** Signal budget is bounded and preserved."
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