Editing Nomos/Requirements (section)

== 5. Other Nonfunctional Requirements ==

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=== 5.1 Performance Requirements ===

# Base Layer Performance
* MUST support at least 10,000 validators
* MUST process at least 1000 transactions per second
* MUST maintain block times under 2 seconds
* MUST support home internet bandwidth limits
* SHOULD optimize proof verification costs
* SHOULD minimize state growth

# Coordination Layer Performance
* MUST verify proofs within 100ms
* MUST handle proof aggregation efficiently
* MUST support parallel proof generation
* MUST optimize cross-zone communication
* SHOULD minimize proof sizes
* SHOULD optimize intent matching

# Zone Performance
* MUST support custom performance requirements
* MUST handle state transitions efficiently
* MUST optimize cross-zone operations
* MUST support parallel execution
* SHOULD enable horizontal scaling
* SHOULD minimize resource usage

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=== 5.2 Security Requirements ===

# Required Network Security (MVP)
* MUST prevent stake deanonymization through Blend Network
* MUST prevent traffic analysis through libp2p-mix
* MUST ensure message privacy for consensus
* MUST prevent targeted attacks on validators
* MUST protect against basic network attacks

# Required Cryptographic Security (MVP)
* MUST use proven cryptographic primitives
* MUST ensure proof soundness for state verification
* MUST protect private keys and validator identities
* MUST implement secure message mixing
* MUST ensure atomic cross-zone operations

# Required Protocol Security (MVP)
* MUST prevent double spending
* MUST ensure consensus safety
* MUST handle byzantine behavior
* MUST protect against grinding attacks
* MUST maintain validator anonymity

# Enhanced Security (Future)
* SHOULD resist quantum attacks
* SHOULD prevent eclipse attacks
* SHOULD support key rotation
* SHOULD implement forward secrecy
* SHOULD prevent MEV extraction
* SHOULD handle network partitions
* SHOULD enhance intent privacy
* SHOULD protect relationship metadata

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=== 5.3 Software Quality Attributes ===

# Reliability
* MUST maintain network availability
* MUST ensure data persistence
* MUST handle node failures
* MUST recover from errors
* SHOULD provide redundancy
* SHOULD implement fault tolerance

# Maintainability
* MUST support protocol upgrades
* MUST enable bug fixes
* MUST allow parameter updates
* MUST support backwards compatibility
* SHOULD enable modular updates
* SHOULD minimize upgrade complexity

# Usability
* MUST provide clear interfaces
* MUST support easy deployment
* MUST enable simple configuration
* MUST handle errors gracefully
* SHOULD provide helpful documentation
* SHOULD implement intuitive APIs

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=== 5.4 Business Rules ===

# Tokenomics
* MUST implement fair token distribution
* MUST provide validator incentives
* MUST handle transaction fees
* MUST support restaking
* SHOULD prevent stake centralization
* SHOULD optimize economic security

# Governance
* MUST enable protocol upgrades
* MUST support parameter changes
* MUST handle disputes
* MUST enable coordination
* SHOULD support decentralized governance
* SHOULD enable stake-weighted voting

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