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Release v2026.01.01

Target Release Date

January 1, 2026

Release Overview

This release introduces comprehensive governance, DAO infrastructure, partner documentation, GitAntivirus workflow enhancements, and web control panel scaffold for SmartContractAudit.

Release Checklist

Pre-Release

  • All feature branches merged to main
  • Version numbers updated
  • CHANGELOG.md updated with all changes
  • Documentation reviewed and updated
  • Dependencies audited for vulnerabilities
  • Security scan completed (CodeQL, GitAntivirus)
  • All tests passing
  • Code review completed
  • Breaking changes documented

Security Review

  • Run npm audit (if applicable)
  • Run GitAntivirus workflow in dry-run mode
  • Review .quarantine/ directory for flagged issues
  • Verify no secrets in codebase
  • Check all configurations have dry-run defaults
  • Validate permissions in workflows (least privilege)
  • Review partner/sponsor integrations for security

Testing

  • Unit tests pass
  • Integration tests pass (if applicable)
  • Workflow tests complete successfully
  • Manual testing of key features
  • Test with dry-run mode enabled
  • Test with dry-run mode disabled (controlled environment)
  • Validate executable permissions on scripts

Documentation

  • README.md accurate and up-to-date
  • All markdown files reviewed for accuracy
  • API documentation updated (if applicable)
  • Partner docs complete and reviewed
  • DAO docs accurate
  • Links verified (no broken links)
  • Examples and tutorials tested

Release Artifacts

  • Create release tag: v2026.01.01
  • Build release artifacts
  • Generate release notes
  • Create GitHub Release (DRAFT initially)
  • Upload any binaries or packages
  • Sign release artifacts (if applicable)

Deployment

  • Deploy to staging environment (if applicable)
  • Smoke test staging deployment
  • Deploy to production
  • Verify deployment successful
  • Monitor for issues post-deployment

Communication

  • Draft release announcement
  • Notify sponsors and partners
  • Update website (if applicable)
  • Post to social media (if applicable)
  • Update GitHub Discussions
  • Send newsletter (if applicable)

Post-Release

  • Monitor issue tracker for bug reports
  • Address critical issues promptly
  • Gather community feedback
  • Plan next release
  • Archive release artifacts per retention policy
  • Update project metrics and dashboard

Major Features in This Release

Governance Framework

  • Complete governance model (GOVERNANCE.md)
  • Contribution guidelines with DCO (CONTRIBUTING.md)
  • Code of Conduct (CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)
  • Security policy and disclosure process (SECURITY.md)
  • Privacy policy with redaction requirements (PRIVACY.md)
  • Data retention policy (DATA_RETENTION.md)

DAO Infrastructure

  • DAO documentation and governance flow
  • Contributor eligibility and scoring system
  • Merkle airdrop infrastructure
  • Snapshot integration docs
  • Example scripts and tools

Partner & Sponsor Program

  • Comprehensive partner documentation
  • Sponsorship tier structure
  • Technical onboarding guides
  • SLA and support documentation
  • Partnership use cases and press kit

Automation & Safety

  • Enhanced GitAntivirus workflow (dry-run default)
  • Release schedule workflow
  • Conservative repair configuration
  • Automated artifact management
  • Safety-first workflow design

Web Control Panel

  • GitHub Pages scaffold
  • Dashboard for monitoring runs
  • Billing/checkout integration placeholder
  • Documentation for publishing

Additional Files

  • Apache-2.0 LICENSE
  • FUNDING.yml for sponsors
  • TRIO.md (Product · Governance · Security summary)
  • Resume placeholder
  • Release process documentation

Breaking Changes

None in this release. All new features are additive.

Known Issues

  • Web control panel is a scaffold only, requires custom configuration
  • Billing integration requires Stripe API keys (test mode only initially)
  • DAO smart contracts not included (off-chain governance only)
  • PGP key placeholder in SECURITY.md needs to be added

Migration Guide

No migration required. This release adds new files and features without modifying existing functionality.

Dependencies

  • Node.js 20+ (for merkle generator)
  • pnpm (for package management in workflows)
  • Git (for version control)
  • GitHub Actions (for CI/CD)

Security Notes

⚠️ Important Security Configuration

  • DRY_RUN: Enabled by default in all workflows
  • BOT_PINGS_ENABLED: Disabled by default
  • ALLOWLIST_ORGS: Empty by default (restrictive)
  • Permissions: Minimal required permissions only

🔒 No Secrets Included

This release includes NO secrets, API keys, or private keys. All placeholders are clearly marked.

✅ Safe Defaults

  • All destructive operations require explicit opt-in
  • Workflows run in dry-run mode unless overridden
  • Write operations require scoped GitHub token or App
  • Manual approval required for releases

Rollback Plan

If issues are discovered:

  1. Create hotfix branch from previous stable tag
  2. Apply minimal fix
  3. Test thoroughly
  4. Deploy hotfix as patch version
  5. Document incident and prevention

Support

For issues with this release:

  • Bugs: Open GitHub Issue
  • Security: Email security@cuberai.example
  • General: GitHub Discussions
  • Partners: See docs/partners/contact.md

Contributors

Thank you to all contributors who made this release possible! 🎉

See git log and GitHub contributors page for full list.

Next Steps

After this release:

  1. Gather community feedback
  2. Monitor for critical issues
  3. Plan v2026.02.01 features
  4. Continue DAO development
  5. Enhance web control panel
  6. Expand partner program

Release Manager: [To be assigned]

Release Date: 2026-01-01

Status: DRAFT

For detailed release process, see docs/release-process.md.