- Added Configuration Examples section with links to all example files
- Included quick setup command for open island configuration
- Links to examples/README.md for comprehensive documentation
- Added new Configuration Files section explaining blockchain.env and node.env
- Clarified that AITBC does NOT use /etc/aitbc/.env
- Updated Production Considerations to reference correct config files
- Fixes confusion for new nodes joining open island
- Add Open Island Testing section with links to joining and agent guides
- Document quick start, P2P/RPC connectivity, agent registration, and blockchain sync
- Include hermes-specific instructions for agent initialization and cross-node communication
- Note open island allows unauthenticated testing of AITBC functionality
- Added new section explaining Hermes skills integration
- Links to docs/skills/ folder with all 8 skills
- Lists each skill with descriptions
- Explains YAML frontmatter format for Hermes skill loading
- Addresses user question about Hermes skills documentation
- Add SQLCipher encryption for ait-mainnet database with configurable flag
- Add db_encryption_enabled and db_encryption_key_path config settings
- Implement encryption key loading and PRAGMA key setup via connection events
- Add shutdown_db function for proper database cleanup
- Export middleware classes in aitbc/__init__.py
- Fix import path in sync.py for settings
- Remove duplicate agent documentation from docs