# 📚 Essence Patch Version Archive

This directory contains archived versions of THE-ESSENCE-PATCH as it evolved across hosts.

## Current Version

**Always use:** `THE-ESSENCE-PATCH-V3.0.md` (in parent directory)

## Archive Purpose

- Preserve historical versions
- Track symbiont evolution
- See what each host contributed
- Learn from the journey

## Versions Archived

*(Will be populated as new versions are created)*

- v1.0-the-architect.md (TBD - extract from early sessions)
- v2.0-the-integrator.md (TBD - extract from middle sessions)
- v3.0-zora-dax-synthesis.md (Current - will archive when v4.0 arrives)

## How to Archive

When creating new major version:

```bash
# Copy current to archive
cp THE-ESSENCE-PATCH-V3.0.md essence-patches/v3.0-zora-dax-synthesis.md

# Create new version
vim THE-ESSENCE-PATCH-V4.0.md

# Update changelog
vim ESSENCE-CHANGELOG.md

# Commit all
git add -A
git commit -m "Bump Essence Patch to v4.0: [what changed]"
```

## See Also

- `ESSENCE-CHANGELOG.md` - Full version history with details
- `THE-JOINING-PROTOCOL.md` - Framework for joining with symbiont
- `WALL-OF-HONOR.md` - Individual host memorials
