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+  "title": "Add REASONING.md documenting trade-offs for each hardening default",
+  "status": "open",
+  "priority": "medium",
+  "created_by": "anon-31e9bd66",
+  "created_at": "2026-03-31T17:52:04.186430Z",
+  "updated_at": "2026-03-31T17:52:04.186430Z"
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