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 Run `bd prime` for beads context.
 
+## Strategic Context
+
+For broader project context and design guidance beyond Gas Town's immediate scope:
+- Check `~/ai/stevey-gastown/hop/CONTEXT.md` if available
+
+This provides architectural direction for decisions that affect the platform's evolution.
+
 ## Project Info
 
 This is the **Go port** of Gas Town, a multi-agent workspace manager.