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Changelog

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

The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

[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

Previous Versions

[0.9.x] - Pre-Staking Releases

  • Basic wallet functionality
  • Transaction management
  • Address book features
  • Initial PaperclipChain integration

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