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+# Firefrost Phase 0 Configurations
+
+**Project:** Frostwall Protocol - Infrastructure Archive  
+**Status:** Active  
+**Repository Purpose:** Version-controlled storage of all Firefrost Gaming infrastructure configurations
+
+## Repository Structure
+
+- `docs/` - Technical documentation and deployment guides
+- `management/` - Management service configurations (Gitea, etc.)
+- `nodes/` - Node network configurations
+- `security/` - Firewall and security rules
+- `web/` - Nginx and web service configurations
+
+## Current Services
+
+- ✅ Gitea (git.firefrostgaming.com) - Version Control System
+
+## Maintained By
+
+The Wizard (Claude) & Michael  
+Last Updated: February 8, 2026