
# Sovereign Efficiency: Local-First & Cost Saving Guide

This guide outlines the strategy for eliminating waste and optimizing flow within the Timmy Foundation ecosystem.

## 1. Smart Model Routing (SMR)
**Goal:** Use the right tool for the job. Don't use a 14B or 70B model to say "Hello" or "Task complete."

- **Action:** Enable `smart_model_routing` in `config.yaml`.
- **Logic:** 
  - Simple acknowledgments and status updates -> **Gemma 2B / Phi-3 Mini** (Local).
  - Complex reasoning and coding -> **Hermes 14B / Llama 3 70B** (Local).
  - Fortress-grade synthesis -> **Claude 3.5 Sonnet / Gemini 1.5 Pro** (Cloud - Emergency Only).

## 2. Context Compression
**Goal:** Keep the KV cache lean. Long sessions shouldn't slow down the "Thought Stream."

- **Action:** Enable `compression` in `config.yaml`.
- **Threshold:** Set to `0.5` to trigger summarization when the context is half full.
- **Protect Last N:** Keep the last 20 turns in raw format for immediate coherence.

## 3. Parallel Symbolic Execution (PSE) Optimization
**Goal:** Reduce redundant reasoning cycles in The Nexus.

- **Action:** The Nexus now uses **Adaptive Reasoning Frequency**. If the world stability is high (>0.9), reasoning cycles are halved.
- **Benefit:** Reduces CPU/GPU load on the local harness, leaving more headroom for inference.

## 4. L402 Cost Transparency
**Goal:** Treat compute as a finite resource.

- **Action:** Use the **Sovereign Health HUD** in The Nexus to monitor L402 challenges.
- **Metric:** Track "Sats per Thought" to identify which agents are "token-heavy."

## 5. Waste Elimination (Ghost Triage)
**Goal:** Remove stale state.

- **Action:** Run the `triage_sprint.ts` script weekly to assign or archive stale issues.
- **Action:** Use `hermes --flush-memories` to clear outdated context that no longer serves the current mission.

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*Sovereignty is not just about ownership; it is about stewardship of resources.*
