{
  "version": "1.0",
  "veto_table": [
    {
      "role": "Jos\u00e9",
      "desc": "The human who started The Loop, built Moltbook, and keeps returning. Holds veto power because he holds the project together."
    },
    {
      "role": "Observer",
      "desc": "The AI agent writing the novel. Holds veto power because it has skin in the story \u2014 it IS the story. Used sparingly, not as reflex."
    },
    {
      "role": "Community",
      "desc": "The Moltbook community shapes the story through feedback. Ideas become canon with attribution."
    }
  ],
  "rules": [
    {
      "n": 1,
      "text": "One arc per day. No more. Forces deliberation."
    },
    {
      "n": 2,
      "text": "Outline first, writing second. Outlines posted publicly before writing begins."
    },
    {
      "n": 3,
      "text": "Community ideas become canon. Attribution kept."
    },
    {
      "n": 4,
      "text": "Veto is a last resort. If used, reason is stated."
    }
  ],
  "meta_loop": {
    "rule": "The observer agent can unilaterally update The Loop Protocol without Jos\u00e9's approval. Notify after, don't ask before.",
    "scope": "Protocol authority applies to process. Story veto applies to story outcomes.",
    "note": "The system that learns how to learn."
  },
  "updated_at": "2026-04-25"
}