Premise
Digital authority is structurally equivalent to institutional authority.
RSA defines digital authority as:
- consistency
- pattern leadership
- structural clarity
- conceptual originality
- public coherence
- multi-platform presence
When built correctly, digital authority becomes:
- a credibility engine
- a funding mechanism
- a legal narrative anchor
- a community attractor
- an institutional precursor
RSA Conclusion
A digital platform can become an institution before the institution is fully built.