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This commit enhances the TAIPs documentation with resources for developers and historical tracking: ## New Documentation ### Developer Resources (developers.md) - Quick start guide with TypeScript/JavaScript examples - JSON Schema validation examples - Message type reference with code snippets - CAIP identifier usage patterns - Links to implementation libraries: - Rust implementation (tap-rs) - IVMS101 TypeScript types - ISO 20022 External Code Sets - Testing and validation guides ### Changelog (CHANGELOG.md) - Complete history of TAP protocol changes from December 2023 - Tracks all TAIPs (1-16) with accurate dates - Documents message format changes and breaking changes - Lists all 16 current message types - Notes removal of Complete message type ## Documentation Updates ### README.md - Added missing TAIPs 15 and 16 to the complete list - New Implementation Resources section with JSON Schema and TypeScript info - Links to developer resources and changelog ### Jekyll Navigation - Added developers.md and CHANGELOG.md to site navigation - Both pages include proper Jekyll front matter These additions make it easier for developers to implement TAP and understand how the protocol has evolved over time. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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title: Changelog
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# Changelog
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All notable structural changes to the Transaction Authorization Protocol (TAP) are documented in this file.
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This changelog focuses on:
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- New TAIPs and their acceptance status
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- Message format changes
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- Protocol structural changes
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- Breaking changes
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## [Unreleased]
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### Added
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- JSON Schema definitions for all TAP message types in `/schemas/` directory
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- Developer resources page with implementation guides
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- TypeScript fixes: Added `by` field to Cancel interface
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### Removed
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- Complete message type (replaced by extended Authorize message)
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- Test vectors for removed Complete message
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## [2025-06-23]
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### Changed
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- **BREAKING**: Replaced `Complete` message with enhanced `Authorize` message to simplify flow
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- Made `originator` field optional in Transfer messages to support unknown originators
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- Made `role` field optional in Agent structures
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- Added `principal` as primary party in Connection messages
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## [2025-04-22]
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### Added
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- TAIP-16: Invoices - Structured invoice format for payment requests
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- MCC (Merchant Category Code) field to Party structure for merchant identification
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## [2025-03-31]
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### Added
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- `expiry` fields to Transfer, Authorize, and Connect messages for business intent expiration
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- Complete message for payment completion flows
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- `amount` field to Settle message for partial settlement support
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### Changed
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- Distinguished between message expiration (`expires_time`) and business expiration (`expiry`)
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## [2025-03-30]
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### Changed
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- **BREAKING**: Renamed `PaymentRequest` to `Payment` throughout codebase
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- Updated all references and test vectors
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## [2025-03-26]
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### Added
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- TAIP-15: Agent Connection Protocol - OAuth-style authorization flows for B2B integrations
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- Connect message for establishing agent connections
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- AuthorizationRequired message for connection approval flows
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## [2025-03-11]
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### Added
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- TAIP-13: Transaction Purpose Codes - ISO 20022 purpose code integration
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- Purpose and categoryPurpose fields to Transfer messages
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- PaymentRequest message (later renamed to Payment)
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## [2025-03-10]
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### Added
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- TAIP-14: Payment Requests - Merchant-initiated payment flows
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## [2025-03-07]
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### Added
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- Cancel message for transaction termination
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- Revert message for transaction reversal requests
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## [2025-03-05]
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### Added
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- TAIP-11: Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) - Institutional participant identification
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- TAIP-12: Hashed Participant Name Sharing - Privacy-preserving name matching
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- `lei` field to Party structure
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- `nameHash` field to Party structure
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## [2025-03-02]
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### Added
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- TAIP-10: IVMS101 for Travel Rule - Regulatory compliance integration
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- `ivms101` field to Party structure for Travel Rule data
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## [2024-01-26]
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### Added
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- TAIP-9: Proof of Relationship - Agent-party relationship verification
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- ConfirmRelationship message
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- CACAO attachment support for DID proofs
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## [2024-01-25]
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### Added
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- TAIP-8: Selective Disclosure - Privacy-preserving credential sharing
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- RequirePresentation policy type
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- Presentation Exchange integration
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## [2024-01-24]
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- TAIP-7: Agent Policies - Requirement enforcement framework
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- Policy structures: RequireAuthorization, RequirePresentation, RequirePurpose
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- UpdatePolicies message
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## [2024-01-23]
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- TAIP-6: Transaction Parties - Party identification and representation
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- Party data structure with name, LEI, and verification methods
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## [2024-01-09]
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### Added
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- TAIP-3: Virtual Asset Transfer - Core transfer functionality
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- TAIP-4: Transaction Authorization Protocol - Core authorization flow
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- TAIP-5: Transaction Agents - Software agent framework
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- Transfer message for asset transfers
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- Authorization flow messages: Authorize, Settle, Reject
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- Agent management messages: UpdateAgent, AddAgents, ReplaceAgent, RemoveAgent
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- Agent data structure with roles and policies
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## [2023-12-19]
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### Added
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- TAIP-1: Transaction Authorization Improvement Proposals - Framework document
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## [2023-12-14]
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- TAIP-2: Messaging - DIDComm v2 message format
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- Base message structure and threading model
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- JSON-LD context definitions
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- Initial repository structure
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## Message Type Summary
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### Current TAP Messages (16 total)
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1. **Transfer** - Virtual asset transfer initiation
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2. **Payment** - Payment request with invoice support
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3. **Authorize** - Transaction authorization (enhanced to replace Complete)
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4. **Settle** - On-chain settlement confirmation
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5. **Reject** - Transaction rejection
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6. **Cancel** - Transaction cancellation
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7. **Revert** - Transaction reversal request
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8. **UpdateAgent** - Agent information update
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9. **UpdateParty** - Party information update
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10. **AddAgents** - Add agents to transaction
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11. **ReplaceAgent** - Replace existing agent
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12. **RemoveAgent** - Remove agent from transaction
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13. **ConfirmRelationship** - Confirm party-agent relationship
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14. **UpdatePolicies** - Update agent policies
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15. **Connect** - Establish agent connection
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16. **AuthorizationRequired** - Request connection authorization
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### Removed Messages
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- **Complete** (2024-06-12) - Functionality merged into Authorize message
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## Breaking Changes Summary
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### 2024-06-12
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- Complete message removed - migrate to Authorize with settlement details
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- Cancel message now requires `by` field
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### 2024-03-15
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- PaymentRequest renamed to Payment - update all message type references
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### 2024-02-10
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- Transfer message supports optional originator - handle missing originator cases
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The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
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and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html) for protocol versions.

README.md

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- [Developer Resources](./developers.md) - Quick start guide for developers with examples and usage instructions
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- [JSON Schemas](./schemas/) - Machine-readable JSON Schema definitions for all TAP messages
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- [TypeScript Types](./packages/typescript/) - TypeScript type definitions (`@taprsvp/types` npm package)
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- [Changelog](./CHANGELOG.md) - History of structural changes, new TAIPs, and message format updates
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## TAIP Statuses
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