How GRM solves the "who audits the auditors?" problem. Introduces the three‑layer audit stack, bounded recursion, and the portable audit standard. A closing reflection on audit, governance, and accountability.

How the Gradient Reality Model (GRM) applies gradient reasoning to institutions. Introduces risk vectors, Distributed Identity (DI), the three‑layer audit stack, covenants as living objects, and crisis dynamics. Written for governance designers, regulators, and architects.