> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://monopolyprotocolone.gitbook.io/monopolyprotocol-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://monopolyprotocolone.gitbook.io/monopolyprotocol-docs/appendices/document-and-rule-versioning.md).

# Appendix D Document and Rule Version Management

The whitepaper explains the protocol’s positioning, technology and economic model principles. Individual market rules, data sources, risk parameters, settlement records and governance announcements provide the specific basis for operations. Ongoing maintenance should identify what is updated, its version, how it takes effect and where it can be accessed, preventing general descriptions from replacing published market rules.

| **Item maintained**                      | **Suggested records**                                                                                           |
| ---------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Whitepaper                               | Version number, publication date, summary of revisions and scope of applicability.                              |
| Market rules                             | Market identifier, rule version, publication time, effective status and access to historical versions.          |
| Data and settlement records              | Data sources, timestamps, outcome evidence, challenge and review status, and exception handling outcomes.       |
| Governance and operational announcements | Description of the matter, applicable markets or modules, execution time, public records and subsequent status. |