# Changelog

All notable changes to PaperclipWallet will be documented in this file.

The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).

## [1.0.0] - 2024-06-17

### Added - Major DeFi Staking Release

#### Comprehensive Staking System
- Validator delegation - Stake CLIPS tokens to active validators and earn rewards
- Real-time staking dashboard - Live overview of staking positions, rewards, and network statistics
- Multi-validator support - Delegate to multiple validators simultaneously
- Reward management - One-click claiming of accumulated staking rewards
- Validator creation - Full interface for becoming a validator (10,000 CLIPS minimum)

#### Advanced Staking Features
- APY calculations - Real-time Annual Percentage Yield based on validator performance
- Commission tracking - View validator commission rates and adjusted returns
- Staking statistics - Network-wide staking data and participation rates
- Auto-refresh data - Automatic updates every 30 seconds for live information
- Transaction validation - Comprehensive validation for all staking operations

#### Professional UI/UX
- Staking navigation tab - Dedicated staking section in main navigation
- Interactive validator list - Sortable table with delegation actions
- Modal dialog system - Professional forms for delegation, undelegation, and validator creation
- Responsive design - Mobile-friendly interface that works on all screen sizes
- Custom staking themes - Beautiful gradient designs and professional styling

#### Backend Integration
- Enhanced RPC client - New staking-specific RPC methods for blockchain communication
- Validator queries - Fetch active validators, staking info, and reward data
- Transaction support - Handle delegate, undelegate, claim, and validator creation transactions
- IPC handlers - Secure communication between frontend and blockchain node

#### Security & Validation
- Input validation - Comprehensive validation for all staking parameters
- Minimum requirements - Enforce minimum staking amounts and validator requirements
- Error handling - Detailed error messages and user feedback
- Transaction signing - Secure transaction signing with wallet private keys

### Changed
- Updated branding - Complete rebrand from Etho Protocol to PaperclipChain
- Enhanced navigation - Added staking tab to main navigation menu
- Improved RPC client - Extended paperclip-rpc.js with staking functionality
- Updated documentation - Comprehensive README with staking guide and setup instructions

### Technical Details
- New Files Added:
  - `renderer/staking.js` - Complete staking interface logic
  - `assets/templates/staking.html` - Professional staking UI template
  - `assets/styles/staking.css` - Custom staking interface styling
- Enhanced Files:
  - `modules/paperclip-rpc.js` - Added 5 new staking RPC methods
  - `index.html` - Integrated staking navigation and CSS
  - `renderer/maingui.js` - Added staking navigation handler
- Package Updates:
  - Updated description to include DeFi staking capabilities
  - Added staking-related keywords for discoverability

### Dependencies
- All existing dependencies maintained
- No new external dependencies required
- Compatible with Node.js 14+ and Electron 11.5.0

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## Previous Versions

### [0.9.x] - Pre-Staking Releases
- Basic wallet functionality
- Transaction management
- Address book features
- Initial PaperclipChain integration

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Note: This changelog focuses on the major staking release. For detailed technical changes, see the git commit history.