# 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.