{"task":"conference-merch-scout-and-hold","thesis":"Rent a human with bounded trust: pay only for the next verified increment, never for the whole promise.","steps":[{"phase":"discover","summary":"Principal drafted a private scarce-access scouting task.","outcome":"Task budget and proof rules established."},{"phase":"plan","summary":"Private planner evaluated urgency, hidden destination, and budget tolerance.","outcome":"Scout-first path selected."},{"phase":"verify","summary":"Runner completed verification and unlocked reveal access.","outcome":"Acceptance gate passed."},{"phase":"submit","summary":"Scout proof arrived with media and proof hash.","outcome":"First increment became payable."},{"phase":"decide","summary":"Agent recommended continuing into hold coverage rather than aborting.","outcome":"Later increments stayed active."}]}