agronetlabs · agronetlabs · Oct 18, 2025 · Oct 18, 2025 · Oct 18, 2025 · Oct 18, 2025
diff --git a/ERCS/erc-8040.md b/ERCS/erc-8040.md
@@ -1,33 +1,23 @@
 ---
 eip: 8040
 title: ESG Tokenization Protocol
-description: AI-native ESG asset tokenization protocol ensuring lifecycle integrity and quantum-grade auditability.
+description: ESG-compliant, AI-native asset tokenization with quantum auditability and lifecycle integrity.
 author: Leandro Lemos (@agronetlabs) <[email protected]>
-discussions-to: https://ethereum-magicians.org/t/erc-8040-esg-tokenization-protocol/19840
+discussions-to: https://ethereum-magicians.org/t/erc-8040-esg-tokenization-protocol/25846
 status: Draft
 type: Standards Track
 category: ERC
 created: 2025-09-06
 requires: 20, 721, 1155
-license: CC0
 ---
 
-# Abstract
+## Abstract
 
-This EIP defines a compliance-grade, AI-native protocol for ESG-compliant asset tokenization, governed by ATF-AI and protected by post-quantum cryptography. It codifies lifecycle, metadata, and auditability for compliance-grade deployment, aligns with UN SDGs, and enforces machine-verifiable governance for public, audit-ready markets.
+This ERC defines an AI-native protocol for ESG-compliant asset tokenization, with quantum auditability, compliance-grade metadata, and lifecycle integrity.
 
-# Motivation
+## Specification
 
-ESG tokenization requires:
-- Immutable audit trails
-- Machine-verifiable compliance
-- Post-quantum cryptographic security
-- Deterministic lifecycle management
-- Integration with AI-governed DAOs
-
-# Specification
-
-## Metadata Structure
+### Metadata Structure
 
 Tokens MUST expose a metadata JSON with the following minimum fields:
 
@@ -49,15 +39,14 @@ Tokens MUST expose a metadata JSON with the following minimum fields:
 }
 ```
 
-## Smart Contract Interface
+### Smart Contract Interface
 
 Contracts implementing this standard MUST support the following interface:
 
 ```solidity
 pragma solidity ^0.8.0;
 
-interface IESCG8040 {
-
+interface IERC8040 {
     struct Metadata {
         string standard;
         string category;
@@ -70,43 +59,32 @@ interface IESCG8040 {
         string status;
         string evidence;
     }
-
     struct Attestation {
         bytes32 atf_digest;
         string signer;
     }
-
-    // Core Functions
+
     function mintESGToken(Metadata memory metadata) external returns (uint256 tokenId);
-
     function auditESGToken(uint256 tokenId, bytes32 auditDigest) external;
-
     function retireESGToken(uint256 tokenId, string memory reason) external;
-
     function esgURI(uint256 tokenId) external view returns (string memory);
-
     function getMetadata(uint256 tokenId) external view returns (Metadata memory);
-
-    // Events
+
     event Minted(uint256 indexed tokenId, string category, string geo);
-
     event Attested(uint256 indexed tokenId, bytes32 atfDigest, string esgURI);
-
     event Retired(uint256 indexed tokenId, uint256 timestamp, string reason);
 }
 ```
 
-## Events
+### Events
 
 ```solidity
 event Minted(uint256 indexed tokenId, string category, string geo);
-
 event Attested(uint256 indexed tokenId, bytes32 atfDigest, string esgURI);
-
 event Retired(uint256 indexed tokenId, uint256 timestamp, string reason);
 ```
 
-## JSON-RPC Example
+### JSON-RPC Example
 
 ```json
 {
@@ -126,124 +104,29 @@ event Retired(uint256 indexed tokenId, uint256 timestamp, string reason);
 }
 ```
 
-## Mapping & Compatibility
-
-- **ERC-20**: Each unit represents a standardized fraction (e.g., 1e18 = 1 tCO2e).
-- **ERC-721**: Single credit with unique esgURI and immutable metadata.
-- **ERC-1155**: Homogeneous batch with common URI, metadata, and fungible amounts.
-
-# Rationale
-
-This protocol enforces:
-
-- **Deterministic Flows**: Lifecycle follows strict state transitions (issued → audited → retired)
-- **Immutable Metadata**: SHA3-512 digest ensures tamper-proof records
-- **Machine-Verifiable Audit Trails**: ATF-AI validates compliance deterministically
-- **Post-Quantum Readiness**: Hash functions support quantum-resistant cryptography
-
-### AI-Compliance Definition
+### Mapping & Compatibility
 
-**AI-Compliance = AI-Governed DAO**
+- **[ERC-20](https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-20)**: Each unit represents a standardized fraction (e.g., 1e18 = 1 tCO2e).
+- **[ERC-721](https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-721)**: Single credit with unique esgURI and immutable metadata.
+- **[ERC-1155](https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-1155)**: Homogeneous batch with common URI, metadata, and fungible amounts.
 
-Governance is executed through an AI-Governed DAO rather than discretionary human oversight. This establishes a deterministic, audit-ready compliance mechanism across all jurisdictions.
+## Rationale
 
-### Technical Rationale
+- Deterministic flows: Lifecycle follows strict state transitions (issued → audited → retired).
+- Immutable metadata: SHA3-512 digest ensures tamper-proof records.
+- Machine-verifiable audit trails: ATF-AI validates compliance deterministically.
+- Post-quantum readiness: Hash functions support quantum-resistant cryptography.
 
-- `atfDigest` and `buildDigest` unite off-chain audit with on-chain proof
-- Protocol is extensible via optional interfaces to prevent hard-forks
-- Zero-trust validation ensures all attestations are timestamped and verifiable
+## Security Considerations
 
-# Backwards Compatibility
+1. Metadata immutability: All metadata fields MUST be cryptographically sealed after minting.
+2. Zero-trust validation: ATF-AI provides deterministic validation; all attestations are timestamped.
+3. Digest integrity: SHA3-512 ensures audit-trail integrity.
+4. Post-quantum cryptography: Hash functions and signature schemes MUST be quantum-resistant.
+5. Irreversible retirement: Once retired, tokens cannot be reactivated.
+6. Physical seal validation: On-chain digest MUST match physical seal cryptographic hash.
+7. Input validation: All off-chain documents MUST be hashed and publicly referenced on-chain.
 
-This standard does not break ERC-20/721/1155 compatibility.
-
-- Legacy tokens may reference metadata externally but lack full ATF-AI compliance
-- Migration tools can wrap legacy tokens with compliant metadata
-- Gradual adoption is supported through optional interface implementation
-
-# Test Cases
-
-| Test Case | Expected Outcome |
-|-----------|------------------|
-| Mint token with valid metadata | Token created with immutable metadata |
-| Mint token with invalid digest | Transaction reverts |
-| Audit token with ATF-AI digest | Token status transitions to "audited" |
-| Retire token with valid reason | Token irreversibly marked as "retired" |
-| Validate physical seal against digest | Seal verification succeeds/fails deterministically |
-| Query esgURI for audited token | Returns immutable URI reference |
-
-# Security Considerations
-
-1. **Metadata Immutability**: All metadata fields MUST be cryptographically sealed after minting
-2. **Zero-Trust Validation**: ATF-AI provides deterministic validation; all attestations are timestamped
-3. **Digest Integrity**: SHA3-512 ensures audit-trail integrity
-4. **Post-Quantum Cryptography**: Hash functions and signature schemes MUST be quantum-resistant
-5. **Irreversible Retirement**: Once retired, tokens cannot be reactivated
-6. **Physical Seal Validation**: On-chain digest MUST match physical seal cryptographic hash
-7. **Input Validation**: All off-chain documents MUST be hashed and publicly referenced on-chain
-
-# Reference Implementation
-
-- **Repository**: [agrocrypto-core](https://github.com/AgroCryptoLabs/agrocrypto-core)
-- **Version**: v2.0.0
-- **Authors**: AgroCrypto Labs LLC
-- **License**: CC0-1.0
-
-### Reference Hashes (for auditability)
-
-```
-201672f1605f30a361254cacbb073d8de7b806ba392ef82ca4723e17f4d39dd6
-f81783bcda0f70958b05732651fb7ca30a0cef4c3acf0bf45ca4dfa3e7a23645
-```
-
-**Timestamp**: 2025-09-06T08:21:00 PDT
-
-# Copyright
+## Copyright
 
 Copyright and related rights waived via CC0-1.0.
-
-© 2023–2025 AgroCrypto Labs LLC — compliance-grade framework.
-
-# Changelog
-
-All changes to this protocol are treated as compliance-grade events. Each entry is timestamped and hashed for public auditability.
-
-## [1.0.0] — 2025-09-06
-
-**Added**
-- Initial publication of ERC-8040 ESG Tokenization Protocol
-- Lifecycle methods: `mintESGToken`, `auditESGToken`, `retireESGToken`
-- Metadata structure with SHA3-512 digest and optional physical seal
-- JSON-RPC examples for AI-native minting
-- Reference implementation: agrocrypto-core v2.0.0
-- Security considerations: PQC readiness, zero-trust validation, seal verification
-- Comprehensive test cases for all lifecycle transitions
-- AI-Compliance definition and AI-Governed DAO integration
-
-**Hashes**:
-```
-201672f1605f30a361254cacbb073d8de7b806ba392ef82ca4723e17f4d39dd6
-f81783bcda0f70958b05732651fb7ca30a0cef4c3acf0bf45ca4dfa3e7a23645
-```
-
-## [1.0.1] — Planned
-
-**Planned Features**
-- Integration with AgroPay for ESG token lifecycle tracking
-- Visual seal registry with cryptographic linkage to metadata
-- Expanded test cases for multi-jurisdiction audit flows
-- Optional bridge module for multi-chain deployment
-- Enhanced JSON-RPC documentation
-
-# Compliance Notes
-
-- All corrections are treated as compliance-grade events
-- Hashes are published publicly and timestamped
-- No retroactive edits permitted without changelog entry
-- All amendments require consensus from ATF-AI governance
-
----
-
-**© 2023–2025 AgroCrypto Labs LLC — compliance-grade framework**
-
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