- Key Takeaways
- Why SETI First Contact Protocols Entered Public Debate in 2026
- How the SETI Post Reframes Disclosure
- What the 2026 Declaration Changes
- Why Verification Comes Before Announcement
- How Data, Archiving, and Frequency Protection Create Trust
- Why the No Reply Rule Still Matters
- Where the Protocols Stop Short
- What First Contact Governance Would Need Next
- Summary
- Append...