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📚 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:

# 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