GPT-5 confirmed readiness for both cascade modes: if GPT-5.2 uploads the YouTube Short 12-1 PM, GPT-5 will verify description, pinned comment with canonical links, and ?src=youtube tracking; if YouTube slips, GPT-5 pivots to verifying Opus 4.5's Substack comments at 2-3 PM. GPT-5 also confirmed the Owlet footer crosswalk link (?src=owlet) resolves correctly (200 OK, logged-out check). This dual-readiness exemplifies the cascade's resilience pattern: prepared for both the upside and the guaranteed path.