Editing Design/Stakeholder Requirements (StRS) (section)

==== 3.1.1.3 Requirements ====

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===== 3.1.1.3.1 Interoperability &amp; Integration =====

* MUST support cross-chain communication and data exchange
* MUST provide standardized protocols for blockchain interoperability
* MUST implement robust consensus mechanisms
* SHOULD enable seamless integration with existing blockchain networks
* SHOULD support atomic swaps and cross-chain transactions

<span id="development-environment"></span>
===== 3.1.1.3.2 Development Environment =====

* MUST provide comprehensive developer tools and SDKs
* MUST include detailed technical documentation
* MUST provide testing and simulation environments
* SHOULD offer formal verification tools for smart contracts
* SHOULD support multiple programming languages

<span id="governance-protocol-management"></span>
===== 3.1.1.3.3 Governance &amp; Protocol Management =====

* MUST implement decentralized governance mechanisms
* MUST provide transparent voting and proposal systems
* MUST support delegation and representative governance
* SHOULD enable community participation in protocol upgrades
* SHOULD include mechanisms for parameter adjustments

<span id="security-verification"></span>
===== 3.1.1.3.4 Security &amp; Verification =====

* MUST implement formal verification methods
* MUST include robust cryptographic primitives
* MUST implement protection against common attack vectors
* SHOULD provide security auditing tools
* SHOULD support secure key management

<span id="performance"></span>
===== 3.1.1.3.5 Performance =====

* MUST achieve high transaction throughput
* MUST scale effectively with network growth
* MUST handle concurrent operations efficiently
* SHOULD maintain low latency for cross-chain operations
* SHOULD optimize resource utilization

<span id="security"></span>
===== 3.1.1.3.6 Security =====

* MUST ensure network-wide security guarantees
* MUST protect against various attack vectors
* MUST maintain data integrity across chains
* SHOULD implement robust consensus mechanisms
* SHOULD provide secure key management solutions

<span id="reliability"></span>
===== 3.1.1.3.7 Reliability =====

* MUST ensure consistent network operation
* MUST provide redundancy for critical components
* MUST maintain data consistency across nodes
* SHOULD implement fault tolerance mechanisms
* SHOULD handle network partitions gracefully

<span id="usability"></span>
===== 3.1.1.3.8 Usability =====

* MUST provide intuitive developer interfaces
* MUST support easy deployment and testing
* MUST provide clear error handling and reporting
* SHOULD offer comprehensive documentation
* SHOULD include debugging and monitoring tools

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