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.mdSize: 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.mdSize: 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.mdSize: 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.mdScope: All 8 GitHub repositories, 20 smart contracts, ATE implementation Duration: 12 hours Auditor: Independent Third-Party Audit (PhD-level) 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 HistoryLast Updated: November 29, 2025 Next Review: November 29, 2025 (Q1 2026) --- See Also: - Noderr White Paper v7.1 - Noderr Lite Paper v3.1 - Noderr Protocol Documentation