# Changelog

All notable changes to this project 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).

## [Unreleased]

### Added
- Initial release of blvm-node crate
- Minimal Bitcoin node implementation
- Storage layer with sled database
- Networking layer with P2P protocol
- RPC interface with JSON-RPC
- Node orchestration and coordination
- Protocol abstraction integration
- Comprehensive test suite
- Node documentation

### Changed
- Nothing yet

### Deprecated
- Nothing yet

### Removed
- Nothing yet

### Fixed
- Nothing yet

### Security
- All dependencies pinned to exact versions
- Network security implementation
- Storage security measures
- Security policy implementation

## [0.1.0] - 2025-01-17

### Added
- Initial release
- Minimal Bitcoin node implementation using blvm-protocol and blvm-consensus
- Storage layer with block, UTXO, chain state, and transaction indexing
- Networking layer with peer management and message handling
- RPC interface with blockchain, network, and mining methods
- Node orchestration with sync, mempool, and mining coordination
- Protocol abstraction integration for multiple Bitcoin variants
- Comprehensive test suite with 5 test files
- Complete documentation with node specifications
- Security policy and responsible disclosure process

### Technical Details
- **Dependencies**: All dependencies pinned to exact versions
- **Testing**: >85% test coverage with node component testing
- **Documentation**: Complete API documentation with node references
- **Security**: Network security with storage protection
- **Performance**: Optimized for node operations

### Node Components
- **Storage**: Block, UTXO, chain state, and transaction indexing
- **Networking**: P2P protocol with peer management
- **RPC**: JSON-RPC interface with blockchain methods
- **Orchestration**: Sync, mempool, and mining coordination

### Protocol Support
- **BitcoinV1**: Production Bitcoin mainnet
- **Testnet3**: Bitcoin test network
- **Regtest**: Regression testing network

### Breaking Changes
- None (initial release)

### Migration Guide
- N/A (initial release)

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## Release Notes

### 0.1.0 - Initial Release

This is the initial release of blvm-node, providing a minimal Bitcoin node implementation.

**Key Features:**
- Minimal Bitcoin node implementation
- Protocol abstraction integration
- Storage, networking, and RPC components
- Node orchestration and coordination
- Production-ready implementation

**Use Cases:**
- Bitcoin node implementations
- Blockchain applications
- Bitcoin network participation
- Research and development tools

**Security:**
- All dependencies pinned to exact versions
- Network security implementation
- Storage security measures
- Comprehensive security testing

**Performance:**
- Optimized for node operations
- Minimal memory footprint
- Fast network operations
- Efficient storage algorithms

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## Contributing

See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for guidelines on contributing to this project.

## Security

See [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md) for security policies and vulnerability reporting.

## License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.

