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Canonical specifications, operational runbooks, and explainers for the φNet protocol. Normative specs are marked with a SPEC badge.
34 documents across 8 categories
Testnet
5 docsWhat is φNet?
Introduction to φNet for newcomers: what it is, why it exists, and how it works.
φNet Phase 0 Testnet — Public Home
Public overview of the φNet Phase 0 testnet: endpoints, status, and how to connect.
Phase 0 Testnet Programme
Normative specification for the φNet Phase 0 testnet programme: scope, validator set, safety constraints.
Operator Quickstart
Step-by-step guide to connecting to the Phase 0 testnet as an observer or founding validator.
Testnet Demo Walkthrough
Interactive walkthrough of the φNet Phase 0 testnet: governance portal, wallet, faucet, and explorer.
Validators
9 docsFounding Validator Programme
Overview of the φNet Phase 0 founding validator programme: eligibility, benefits, and obligations.
Founding Validator Invitation
Formal invitation to the φNet Phase 0 founding validator cohort. Includes programme terms and commitments.
Validator Operating Standard
The canonical operating standard for φNet validators: uptime SLA, infrastructure requirements, incident response.
Validator Prospectus
Prospectus for prospective φNet validators: economics, obligations, and governance participation.
Validator Economic Model
Economic model for validators: fee splits, reward schedules, bond factors, and slash conditions.
Validator Identity Workflow
Normative specification for the validator identity verification and registry governance workflow.
Validator Infrastructure Standard
Minimum hardware, network, and operational infrastructure requirements for φNet validators.
Validator Onboarding Flow
Step-by-step onboarding flow for new validators: key generation, bundle creation, genesis ceremony.
Validator Self-Assessment Checklist
Pre-application self-assessment checklist for prospective φNet validators.
Economics
5 docsOperational Constitution
The φNet Operational Constitution: fee parameters, validator obligations, diversity constraints, and constitutional limits.
Economic Security Layer
Specification for the φNet Economic Security Layer: staking, rewards, slashing, and finality.
Economic Governor
Normative spec for the φNet Economic Governor: sustainable fee model, utilisation tracking, automatic calibration.
Economic Model Appendix
Extended appendix to the validator economic model: detailed formulas, worked examples, and edge cases.
Decentralisation Roadmap
Staged decentralisation roadmap for φNet: Phase 0 through full permissionless operation.
Governance
4 docsQuorum Governance v1
Protocol specification for φNet on-chain quorum governance: proposals, voting, BFT thresholds, activation.
Operational Manifesto
The φNet Operational Manifesto: non-extractive design principles, service economy vision, and governance philosophy.
Validator Registry Governance
On-chain validator registry governance: admission, rotation, removal, and diversity enforcement.
DR-0026: Operational Model
Decision record for the φNet Operational Model v1: constitutional parameters, enforcement mechanisms.
Emergency
5 docsEmergency Safety Mode — Operator Guide
Operator and partner guide to φNet Emergency Safety Modes (SM-1, SM-2, SM-3): triggers, effects, and response.
Emergency Safety Mode Specification
Full normative specification for the φNet Emergency Safety Mode protocol.
SM-1: Governance Quarantine Runbook
Operational runbook for SM-1 Governance Quarantine: activation steps, validator procedures, and resolution path.
SM-2: Economic Freeze Runbook
Operational runbook for SM-2 Economic Freeze: fee suspension, validator obligations, communication protocol.
SM-3: Safe Empty Blocks Runbook
Operational runbook for SM-3 Safe Empty Blocks: maximum safety mode, quorum recovery, resumption procedure.