BridgTime Whitepaper

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In documentation, a change log serves as a concise and chronological record of alterations made to a template project. It encapsulates details about updates, bug fixes, new features, enhancements, and any modifications introduced in successive versions or releases.

Version V2.09

25/11/2025
  • Technology: added “Scope & Roadmap (v0–v2)” section with in-scope vs out-of-scope diagram and phased rollout notes (single country, single PG/ERP focus first).
  • Technology: added “User Journey — Supplier Finance (Convenience)” and “Actors & Responsibilities” diagrams to clarify who does what in one RVA cycle (merchant, PG, ERP, LFP).
  • Technology: enriched Blockchain Layer and AI Risk Engine sections with RVA lifecycle and risk pipeline mermaid charts, PoC performance snapshot, and concrete feature examples.

Version V2.08

16/10/2025
  • Updated BRTM Token Utility section for live on-chain status (access, bonding, governance) with a lighter, utility-focused tone.
  • Rewrote Tokenomics to align with actual Base deployment, including a distribution table and explicit contract link on BaseScan.
  • Added concise 5.5 “Protocol Fees, Buyback and BRTM Flow” and 5.6 “Vesting, Lockups & Release” outlines to explain fee routing and long-term alignment.

Version V2.07

25/09/2025
  • Whitepaper pass: tightened disclaimers; clarified utility-only scope for BRTM and non-right-creating nature of RVA.
  • Navigation: finalized sidebar with colored icons; grouped “Technology Architecture (Plan/Intent)” sections and anchors.
  • Mermaid assets: simplified quick “Merchant → Channel → Payout” and “With BridgTime: Merchant → RVA → LFP → Payout earlier” diagrams; large emoji icons option.
  • Tech pages: added compact Design Principles recap and linkouts to modules (AttestationRegistry, OracleCommit, staking).
  • Risk: appended sample Risk Register rows and SLO examples; aligned BCP/DR wording.

Version V2.06

19/08/2025
  • Token sections: rephrased BRTM Token Utility (access, bonding, governance input) and Tokenomics tables; added vesting note as “TBD”.
  • Business Model: added SKU matrices (SaaS plans, LFP APIs, partner programs) with example pricing placeholders.
  • Governance & timelock: clarified parameter-change scope; added “safety committee (time-bound)” note.
  • Updated icon sprites and section color classes for headings.

Version V2.05

08/07/2025
  • Added icon-first headings for Executive Summary, Problem, Solution, and differentiation tables.
  • Expanded Operational risks & inefficiencies with reconciliation failure examples and fraud patterns.
  • Sidebar: added “Change Log” page and updated anchors.

Version V2.04

30/05/2025
  • Tech Stack: added AI Risk Engine pipeline (OCR → mapping → anomaly detection → scoring → XAI).
  • Privacy: clarified HMAC-SHA256 pseudonymization, rotating salts, and off-chain encryption (AES-256-GCM).
  • Disclaimer: added sections on forward-looking statements and no duty to update.

Version V2.03

22/04/2025
  • Refined Oracle & Signing Gateway section (mTLS, HTTP-signature/HMAC, idempotency, skew windows).
  • Added batch Merkle commit rationale and cost notes.
  • Minor editorial pass across Solution Overview and RWA scope.

Version V2.02

18/03/2025
  • Added AttestationRegistry Solidity snippet (Status enum, issue/update/settle events).
  • Introduced ValidatorStaking and AccessController roles in chain module list.

Version V2.01

15/02/2025
  • Rewrote Business Strategy & Risk nav; split “Business Model” and “Risk Management”.
  • Added sample KPIs (RVA latency p95, commit p95, NRR, ARPA).
  • Updated partner categories; clarified non-solicitation stance.

Version V2.00

20/01/2025
  • Major structure overhaul: split into Executive Summary, Problem, Solution, Tech Stack, Token Architecture, Business, Risk, Disclaimer.
  • Added icon+color heading system and improved sidebar with anchors.
  • Consolidated legal language into a unified Disclaimer page.

Version V1.09

05/12/2024
  • Drafted Risk Management taxonomy (data, oracle/on-chain, AI/model, fraud/behavior, ops/cloud, contracts, governance, compliance, dependencies, BCP/DR).
  • Added preliminary BCP/DR and incident severity matrix (SEV1–SEV4).

Version V1.08

08/11/2024
  • Added Business Model draft (SaaS plans, LFP signals, partner certification).
  • Clarified pricing principles (stable/fiat as primary; BRTM not a payment medium).

Version V1.07

12/10/2024
  • Wrote Blockchain Layer intent (EVM L2, attestation registry, oracle commit, staking, governance, access control).
  • Noted RVA non-right-creating stance and on-chain minimalism.

Version V1.06

10/09/2024
  • Added Solution Overview with RVA/Oracle/Validator/Dashboard modules.
  • Stated non-goals (no retail fundraising, no custody, no PG rule changes).

Version V1.05

05/08/2024
  • Drafted RWA usage section: settlement-pending sales as subject; on-chain anchors only.
  • Added ecosystem participants examples (merchants, LFPs, data/payments, ISVs, audit).

Version V1.04

01/07/2024
  • Problem Definition: CCC delays, inventory coverage, and reconciliation pain points.
  • Added user needs list (standard workflow, machine-readable signals, audit logs).

Version V1.03

01/06/2024
  • First pass at Executive Summary (RWA × AI; RVA on-chain attestations).
  • Clarified information-only role (no solicitation/brokerage/advice).

Version V1.02

05/05/2024
  • Partner interviews (PG/ERP/ISV) — integration patterns & event schemas (intent only).
  • Drafted data-minimization principles and off-chain storage stance.

Version V1.01

10/04/2024
  • Captured initial scope/constraints (no change to PG rules/cycles; attach-only layer).
  • Outlined preliminary sections for whitepaper and site IA (intent).

Version V1.00

15/03/2024
  • Project kickoff (planning/intent): RWA scope defined as settlement-pending sales.
  • Established non-goal: no custody, no public fundraising, no brokerage.
  • Set documentation baseline and change-log convention.