# Noderr Protocol Documentation - Version History

**Last Updated**: November 23, 2025

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## White Paper Versions

### v7.1 (November 23, 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)

**Major Changes from v7.0**:

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 critical 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: October 19, 2025 → November 23, 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)

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### v7.0 (October 19, 2025) - ARCHIVED

**Status**: Fundraise Ready (Pre-Deployment)  
**File**: `archive/v7.0/Noderr_White_Paper_v7.0_FINAL.md`  
**Size**: 2.9 MB (31,873 lines, ~375,000 words)

**Major Changes from v6.3**:
- 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 critical smart contracts in documentation

**Files**:
- Archive: `/white-papers/archive/v7.0/Noderr_White_Paper_v7.0_FINAL.md`
- Backup: `/white-papers/archive/v7.0/Noderr_White_Paper_v7.0_BACKUP.md`

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### v6.3 and Earlier

**Status**: Historical (Pre-Testnet)  
**Location**: To be archived separately

**Note**: Versions prior to v7.0 represent pre-testnet specification phase and do not reflect actual deployed code. These versions are retained for historical reference only.

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## Lite Paper Versions

### v3.1 (November 23, 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 main sections):
1. **Executive Summary** (3 pages) - Market opportunity, key 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, key metrics, glossary, references

**Key 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)

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### v3.0 and Earlier

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

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## Audit Reports

### Comprehensive Code Audit (November 23, 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 only, full 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 critical 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`

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## Version Control Best Practices

### Naming Convention

**White Papers**:
- Format: `Noderr_White_Paper_v{MAJOR}.{MINOR}.md`
- Example: `Noderr_White_Paper_v7.1.md`
- Major version: Significant structural changes, new sections, major feature additions
- Minor version: Corrections, clarifications, metadata updates

**Lite Papers**:
- Format: `Noderr_Lite_Paper_v{MAJOR}.{MINOR}.md`
- Example: `Noderr_Lite_Paper_v3.1.md`
- Major 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/
│   ├── v7.0/
│   │   ├── Noderr_White_Paper_v7.0_FINAL.md
│   │   ├── Noderr_White_Paper_v7.0_BACKUP.md
│   │   └── CHANGELOG_v7.0_to_v7.1.md
│   ├── v6.3/
│   │   └── (to be archived)
│   └── ...
└── diagrams/
    └── (visual assets)
```

### Update Process

**For Minor Updates** (e.g., v7.1 → v7.2):
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 Major Updates** (e.g., v7.x → v8.0):
1. Archive entire previous major version: `mv Noderr_White_Paper_v7.*.md archive/v7.x/`
2. Create new major version file
3. Update all references in documentation
4. Update VERSION_HISTORY.md with comprehensive changelog
5. Announce version change to community

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## 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** (v7.0 → 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: October 19, 2025 → November 23, 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

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## Future Versions (Planned)

### v7.2 (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

### v8.0 (Q2 2027) - Mainnet Launch

**Planned Changes**:
- Major 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 v4.0 (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 full roster

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## Document Maintenance

**Responsible Party**: Core Team (CTO, Head of Research)  
**Review Frequency**: Quarterly (or upon major 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. Final 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]

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## 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

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## Contact Information

**Documentation Inquiries**: [To be announced]  
**Technical Questions**: [To be announced]  
**Investment Inquiries**: [To be announced]

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**End of Version History**

**Last Updated**: November 23, 2025  
**Next Review**: February 23, 2026 (Q1 2026)
