From 5f153b27356c8db2806e0fdf444c0df809f814fd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: cesareth <cesareth@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2026 20:28:26 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] Add v0.2.0 release notes for Republic AI testnet

Documents the v0.2.0 changes including GetBlockResults RPC endpoint,
staking hooks initialization fix, and 18-decimal chain test fixes.
Includes upgrade instructions from v0.1.x.
---
 testnet/releases/v0.2.0/README.md | 77 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 1 file changed, 77 insertions(+)
 create mode 100644 testnet/releases/v0.2.0/README.md

diff --git a/testnet/releases/v0.2.0/README.md b/testnet/releases/v0.2.0/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..de7a359
--- /dev/null
+++ b/testnet/releases/v0.2.0/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,77 @@
+# Republic AI Testnet - v0.2.0 Release Notes
+
+## Overview
+
+This release introduces key improvements to the Republic AI testnet, including RPC endpoint enhancements, staking fixes, and binary updates.
+
+## What's New
+
+### GetBlockResults RPC Endpoint
+- Added `GetBlockResults` RPC endpoint via cosmos-sdk fork
+- Improves compatibility with EVM tooling that queries block results directly
+
+### Staking Hooks Fix
+- Fixed staking hooks initialization order
+- Resolves edge cases during validator set updates at genesis
+
+### 18-Decimal Chain Test Fixes
+- Updated test suite to correctly handle 18-decimal (`arai`) token amounts
+- Ensures consistent behavior across unit and integration tests
+
+## Upgrade Instructions
+
+### Binary Download
+
+Download the latest binary from the [v0.2.0 release page](https://github.com/RepublicAI/networks/releases/tag/v0.2.0):
+
+```bash
+VERSION="v0.2.0"
+ARCH=$(uname -m | sed 's/x86_64/amd64/' | sed 's/aarch64/arm64/')
+curl -L "https://github.com/RepublicAI/networks/releases/download/${VERSION}/republicd-linux-${ARCH}" -o /tmp/republicd
+chmod +x /tmp/republicd
+sudo mv /tmp/republicd /usr/local/bin/republicd
+```
+
+Verify the binary version:
+```bash
+republicd version
+```
+
+### Upgrading from v0.1.x
+
+1. Stop your running node:
+```bash
+sudo systemctl stop republicd
+```
+
+2. Replace the binary:
+```bash
+VERSION="v0.2.0"
+ARCH=$(uname -m | sed 's/x86_64/amd64/' | sed 's/aarch64/arm64/')
+curl -L "https://github.com/RepublicAI/networks/releases/download/${VERSION}/republicd-linux-${ARCH}" -o /tmp/republicd
+chmod +x /tmp/republicd
+sudo mv /tmp/republicd /usr/local/bin/republicd
+```
+
+3. Restart your node:
+```bash
+sudo systemctl start republicd
+```
+
+4. Verify sync status:
+```bash
+republicd status | jq '.sync_info'
+```
+
+## Network Information
+
+| Property | Value |
+|----------|-------|
+| Chain ID | `raitestnet_77701-1` |
+| Release  | `v0.2.0` |
+
+## Resources
+
+- [GitHub Release](https://github.com/RepublicAI/networks/releases/tag/v0.2.0)
+- [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/republicai)
+- [Full Setup Guide](../README.md)