paperclip-wallet/CHANGELOG.md

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

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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.