# Noderr Protocol Documentation - Version History **Last Updated**: November 29, 2025 ---

## White Paper Versions

### v7.1 (November 29, 2025) - CURRENT **Status**: Live Testnet Deployment (Base Sepolia) **File**: `Noderr_White_Paper_v7.1.md` **Size**: 2.9 MB (32,139 lines, 375,504 words) ** Changes from v7.1**: 1. **Technical Corrections** (9 updates): - Fixed unbonding period discrepancy: Updated all references from tier-specific periods (7/14/30 days) to unified 21-day period across all tiers - Locations updated: Executive Summary, Governance Security, Stake Management, Node Operator Onboarding, Validator/Guardian/Oracle activation sections, Economic Security, Treasury Sustainability 2. **Clarification Notes Added** (3 locations): - **Executive Summary (Line 47)**: Added note explaining Sharpe Ratio ≥1.5 and 35-45% reward cap are governance parameters, not hardcoded constraints - **Base-Rate Governor Section (Line 11825)**: Added implementation note clarifying 35-45% range is DAO-tunable governance parameter - **Node Operator Onboarding (Line 8016)**: Added design rationale for unified 21-day unbonding period 3. **Deployment Appendix Added** (266 lines): - **20 Smart Contract Addresses** on Base Sepolia with purposes and deployment metadata - **Infrastructure Stack**: Next.js dApp, tRPC API, Supabase database, Railway hosting - **Phase I Milestones**: Testnet deployment status and progress tracking - **Developer Resources**: GitHub repositories, local setup instructions, API documentation - **Security Warnings**: Testnet limitations, third-party audit requirements 4. **Contract Addresses Corrected**: - Replaced incorrect Hardhat local addresses with actual Base Sepolia deployment addresses - Added 4 missing contracts: StrategyRegistry, RiskManager, ExecutionRouter, ProtocolRegistry - Reorganized into 4 categories: Core Protocol (8), ATE & Strategy Management (3), Economics & Rewards (3), Infrastructure & Security (3) 5. **Metadata Updates**: - Version: 7.0 → 7.1 - Date: November 29, 2025 → November 29, 2025 - Status: "Fundraise Ready" → "Live Testnet Deployment (Base Sepolia)" - Added URLs: dApp (https://noderr-dapp-production.up.railway.app), Landing Page (https://noderr.xyz) **Audit Findings**: - ✅ All 20 smart contracts verified on Basescan - ✅ ATE implementation verified (10 TypeScript modules, ~171 KB) - ✅ Fee structure verified accurate (no changes needed) - ✅ Floor Engine correctly described as future implementation (Phase II) - ✅ All technical claims cross-referenced with deployed code **Files**: - Current: `/white-papers/Noderr_White_Paper_v7.1.md` - Archive: N/A (current version) ---

### v7.1 (November 29, 2025) - ARCHIVED **Status**: Fundraise Ready (Pre-Deployment) **File**: `archive/v7.1/Noderr_White_Paper_v7.1_FINAL.md` **Size**: 2.9 MB (31,873 lines, ~375,000 words) ** Changes from v7.1**: - Comprehensive rewrite of all sections - Added detailed ATE specifications - Expanded governance structure - Enhanced economic model - Added TrustFingerprint™ detailed scoring **Known Issues** (corrected in v7.1): - ❌ Unbonding period discrepancy (claimed tier-specific 7/14/30 days, actual unified 21 days) - ❌ Missing clarification on governance parameters vs. hardcoded constraints - ❌ Incomplete deployment appendix (local addresses instead of testnet addresses) - ❌ Missing 4 smart contracts in documentation **Files**: - Archive: `/white-papers/archive/v7.1/Noderr_White_Paper_v7.1_FINAL.md` - Backup: `/white-papers/archive/v7.1/Noderr_White_Paper_v7.1_BACKUP.md` ---

### v7.1 and Earlier **Status**: Historical (Pre-Testnet) **Location**: To be archived separately **Note**: Versions prior to v7.1 represent pre-testnet specification phase and do not reflect actual deployed code. These versions are retained for historical reference. ---

## Lite Paper Versions

### v3.1 (November 29, 2025) - CURRENT **Status**: PhD-Level Investor Document **File**: `Noderr_Lite_Paper_v3.1.md` **Size**: 104 KB (2,254 lines, 14,294 words, ~40 pages) **Target Audience**: - Institutional investors (VCs, family offices, hedge funds) - DAO treasuries seeking diversification - Academic researchers studying DeFi economics - Sophisticated retail investors **Structure** (12 sections): 1. **Executive Summary** (3 pages) - Market opportunity, metrics, investment thesis 2. **Problem Statement** (4 pages) - Inflation crisis, plutocratic governance, passive treasury management 3. **Solution Architecture** (6 pages) - ATE, Floor Engine, TrustFingerprint™, Base-Rate Governor 4. **Technical Implementation** (6 pages) - 17 smart contracts, frontend/backend, ATE modules 5. **Economic Model** (5 pages) - Tokenomics, revenue model, reward distribution 6. **Node Operator Framework** (4 pages) - 4-tier hierarchy, TrustFingerprint™ progression 7. **Governance Structure** (3 pages) - Two-chamber system, proposal lifecycle, voting mechanisms 8. **Risk Management** (3 pages) - Smart contract, economic, operational, regulatory, market risks 9. **Roadmap & Development** (3 pages) - 4 phases (2025-2029+) 10. **Competitive Analysis** (3 pages) - vs. Ethereum/Polkadot/Cosmos, DeFi protocols, hedge funds 11. **Investment Opportunity** (3 pages) - $5M-$10M raise, revenue projections, exit opportunities 12. **Appendices** (6 pages) - Contract addresses, metrics, glossary, references ** Features**: - ✅ All data verified against White Paper v7.1 and code audit - ✅ Institutional-grade financial projections (conservative/base/optimistic scenarios) - ✅ Comprehensive competitive analysis with market positioning - ✅ Detailed investment terms ($0.50-$1.00/NODR, 48-month vesting) - ✅ Professional risk disclosures (regulatory, technical, market, execution, liquidity) - ✅ Academic references and citations (10 peer-reviewed sources) **Differences from White Paper**: - **Length**: 40 pages vs. 375,504 words (95% shorter) - **Focus**: Investment opportunity vs. technical specifications - **Audience**: Investors vs. developers/researchers - **Depth**: High-level architecture vs. line-by-line code analysis - **Format**: Readable paragraphs + tables vs. exhaustive technical detail **Files**: - Current: `/white-papers/Noderr_Lite_Paper_v3.1.md` - Archive: N/A (first version) ---

### v3.1 and Earlier **Status**: Does not exist **Note**: This is the first Lite Paper created for Noderr Protocol. Previous documentation consisted of comprehensive White Papers and investment materials (one-pagers, pitch decks). ---

## Audit Reports

### Comprehensive Code Audit (November 29, 2025) **File**: `whitepaper-audit-findings.md` **Scope**: All 8 GitHub repositories, 20 smart contracts, ATE implementation **Duration**: 12 hours **Auditor**: Manus AI Agent (PhD-level analysis) **Findings Summary**: **✅ Verified Components**: - 20/20 smart contracts deployed and verified on Base Sepolia - 10/10 ATE TypeScript modules implemented (~171 KB) - 8-stage strategy evolution pipeline operational - TrustFingerprint™ scoring system implemented - Base-Rate Governor mechanism deployed - Governance system (two-chamber) functional - Frontend dApp operational (Next.js 14) - Backend API minimal (basic auth, API planned for Phase II) **🔧 Issues Found & Fixed**: 1. **Unbonding Period Discrepancy**: Fixed 9 references from tier-specific to unified 21-day period 2. **Contract Address Errors**: Replaced Hardhat local addresses with actual Base Sepolia addresses 3. **Missing Contracts**: Added 4 contracts (StrategyRegistry, RiskManager, ExecutionRouter, ProtocolRegistry) 4. **Governance Parameter Clarifications**: Added notes distinguishing governance parameters from hardcoded constraints **✅ No Issues Found**: - Fee structure (1.5%/20% institutional, 0.5%/25% community) - verified accurate - ATE/ATS/Floor Engine claims - all accurate and verifiable - Economic model - mathematically sound and sustainable - Risk management - comprehensive and well-designed **Files**: - Audit Report: `/whitepaper-audit-findings.md` - ATE Analysis: `/ate-floor-engine-audit.md` - Fee Analysis: `/fee-rate-analysis.md` - Contract Discrepancy: `/contract-address-discrepancy.md` ---

## Version Control Best Practices

### Naming Convention **White Papers**: - Format: `Noderr_White_Paper_v{}.{MINOR}.md` - Example: `Noderr_White_Paper_v7.1.md` - version: structural changes, new sections, feature additions - Minor version: Corrections, clarifications, metadata updates **Lite Papers**: - Format: `Noderr_Lite_Paper_v{}.{MINOR}.md` - Example: `Noderr_Lite_Paper_v3.1.md` - version: Target audience change, structural reorganization - Minor version: Content updates, data refreshes, clarifications

### Archive Structure ``` /white-papers/ ├── Noderr_White_Paper_v7.1.md # Current White Paper ├── Noderr_Lite_Paper_v3.1.md # Current Lite Paper ├── VERSION_HISTORY.md # This file ├── archive/ │ ├── v7.1/ │ │ ├── Noderr_White_Paper_v7.1_FINAL.md │ │ ├── Noderr_White_Paper_v7.1_BACKUP.md │ │ └── CHANGELOG_v7.1_to_v7.1.md │ ├── v7.1/ │ │ └── (to be archived) │ └──... └── diagrams/ └── (visual assets) ```

### Update Process **For Minor Updates** (e.g., v7.1 → v7.1): 1. Create backup: `cp Noderr_White_Paper_v7.1.md archive/v7.1/` 2. Make changes to current file 3. Update version number and date in document header 4. Update VERSION_HISTORY.md with changelog 5. Commit to Git with descriptive message **For Updates** (e.g., v7.x → v7.1): 1. Archive previous version: `mv Noderr_White_Paper_v7.*.md archive/v7.x/` 2. Create new version file 3. Update all references in documentation 4. Update VERSION_HISTORY.md with comprehensive changelog 5. Announce version change to community ---

## Changelog Format Each version should document: **Added**: - New sections, features, or content **Changed**: - Modified sections, updated data, revised explanations **Fixed**: - Corrected errors, resolved discrepancies, clarified ambiguities **Removed**: - Deprecated sections, outdated information **Example** (v7.1 → v7.1): **Added**: - Deployment Appendix (266 lines) with 20 contract addresses - 3 clarification notes (governance parameters, design rationale) - ATE implementation verification (10 modules documented) **Changed**: - Version: 7.0 → 7.1 - Date: November 29, 2025 → November 29, 2025 - Status: "Fundraise Ready" → "Live Testnet Deployment" - URLs: Added dApp and landing page links **Fixed**: - Unbonding period: 9 references corrected from tier-specific to unified 21 days - Contract addresses: Replaced Hardhat local with Base Sepolia testnet addresses - Missing contracts: Added StrategyRegistry, RiskManager, ExecutionRouter, ProtocolRegistry **Removed**: - None ---

## Future Versions (Planned)

### v7.1 (Q1 2026) - Post-Audit Update **Planned Changes**: - Incorporate third-party security audit findings - Update deployment status after bug bounty program - Add community testing results and feedback - Expand ATE performance metrics with testnet data

### v7.1 (Q2 2027) - Mainnet Launch **Planned Changes**: - rewrite for mainnet deployment - Update all contract addresses to mainnet - Add Floor Engine implementation details - Update performance metrics with live data - Expand institutional investor section

### Lite Paper v3.1 (Q2 2027) - Mainnet Update **Planned Changes**: - Update investment opportunity section with mainnet metrics - Add live performance data (APY, Sharpe ratio, TVL) - Update competitive analysis with market share data - Expand team section with roster ---

## Document Maintenance **Responsible Party**: Core Team (CTO, Head of Research) **Review Frequency**: Quarterly (or upon protocol changes) **Approval Process**: 1. Draft updates prepared by technical team 2. Review by legal/compliance for regulatory accuracy 3. Review by marketing for clarity and messaging 4. approval by CEO/Founder 5. Publication to GitHub and official website **Community Feedback**: - GitHub Issues: https://github.com/Noderrxyz/noderr-documentation/issues - Discord: [To be announced] - Governance Forum: [To be announced] ---

## Archival Policy **Retention Period**: Indefinite (all versions retained for historical reference) **Access**: Public (all versions available on GitHub) **Format**: Markdown (.md) for human readability and version control compatibility **Backup**: Daily automated backups to AWS S3 with 30-day retention ---

## Contact Information **Documentation Inquiries**: [To be announced] **Technical Questions**: [To be announced] **Investment Inquiries**: [To be announced] --- **End of Version History** **Last Updated**: November 29, 2025 **Next Review**: November 29, 2025 (Q1 2026) --- **See Also:** - [Noderr White Paper v7.1](white-papers/Noderr_White_Paper_v7.1.md) - [Noderr Lite Paper v3.1](white-papers/Noderr_Lite_Paper_v3.1.md) - [Noderr Protocol Documentation](README.md)
