{
  "answer": "Only under explicit rules. A delegation should declare whether it follows one named branch, all branches, a quorum, a successor decision or automatic suspension pending review. Copying a credential or memory state into multiple branches must not silently multiply non-divisible authority or allow each branch to exercise the full original mandate.",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://xn--mwe.com/questions/can-delegated-authority-survive-fork/",
  "claimStatus": "PROJECT POLICY PROPOSAL",
  "correctionStatus": "CURRENT K05 RELEASE",
  "id": "K01-ANSWER-036",
  "lastReviewed": "2026-08-16",
  "question": "Can delegated authority survive a fork?",
  "releaseId": "K12-2026-08-16",
  "researchCutoff": "2026-08-16",
  "shortAnswer": "Only under explicit rules. A delegation should declare whether it follows one named branch, all branches, a quorum, a successor decision or automatic suspension pending review. Copying a credential or memory state into multiple branches must not silently multiply non-divisible authority or allow each branch to exercise the full original mandate.",
  "slug": "can-delegated-authority-survive-fork",
  "sourceRevalidatedAt": "2026-08-15T23:00:00Z",
  "status": "PROJECT POLICY PROPOSAL",
  "topic": "agency-autonomy",
  "type": "Question"
}