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.gitignore

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+# Dependencies
+node_modules/
+.pnpm-store/
+vendor/
+
+# Package manager lock files (optional: uncomment to ignore)
+# package-lock.json
+# yarn.lock
+
+# Environment and secrets
+.env
+.env.local
+.env.*.local
+*.env.backup
+.env.backup.*
+
+# Logs and temp
+*.log
+logs/
+*.tmp
+*.temp
+*.tmp.*
+
+# OS
+.DS_Store
+Thumbs.db
+
+# IDE
+.vscode/
+.idea/
+*.swp
+*.swo
+*~
+
+# Build / output
+dist/
+build/
+.next/
+out/
+*.pyc
+__pycache__/
+.eggs/
+*.egg-info/
+.coverage
+htmlcov/
+
+# Optional
+.reports/
+reports/

README.md

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+# Elemental Imperium - Monorepo
+
+**Status**: ✅ **Active**  
+**Purpose**: Unified monorepository for Elemental Imperium projects. This is 1/3 of the DBIS Tripartite Body.
+
+---
+
+## Overview
+
+Elemental Imperium is a monorepository that consolidates projects related to the DBIS (Digital Bank of International Settlements) ecosystem. As part of the DBIS Tripartite Body, this monorepo manages critical infrastructure and services.
+
+---
+
+## DBIS Tripartite Body
+
+Elemental Imperium represents **1/3 of the DBIS Tripartite Body**, a three-part governance and operational structure for the Digital Bank of International Settlements.
+
+---
+
+## Monorepo Structure
+
+This monorepo uses git submodules to manage related projects:
+
+```
+Elemental_Imperium/
+├── .gitmodules                # Git submodules configuration
+├── OMNL/                      # OMNL project (submodule)
+├── packages/                  # Shared packages (planned)
+│   └── shared/                # Shared libraries and utilities
+├── tools/                     # Development tools (planned)
+└── docs/                      # Documentation (planned)
+```
+
+---
+
+## Submodules
+
+### OMNL
+**Status**: Active  
+**Description**: OMNL (Omniversal Meta Network Layer) - Details to be documented
+
+**Relationship**: Core component of Elemental Imperium infrastructure
+
+---
+
+## Getting Started
+
+### Clone with Submodules
+
+```bash
+# Clone repository with all submodules
+git clone --recurse-submodules <repository-url>
+cd Elemental_Imperium
+
+# Or if already cloned, initialize submodules
+git submodule update --init --recursive
+```
+
+### Update Submodules
+
+```bash
+# Update all submodules to latest commits
+git submodule update --remote
+
+# Update OMNL submodule
+cd OMNL
+git pull origin main
+cd ..
+git add OMNL
+git commit -m "Update OMNL submodule"
+```
+
+---
+
+## Integration with DBIS Ecosystem
+
+### DBIS Tripartite Body
+Elemental Imperium is part of the three-part DBIS structure:
+- **Elemental Imperium** (this monorepo) - 1/3
+- **Other Tripartite Members** - TBD
+
+### DBIS Integration Points
+- Integration with **dbis_core** banking system
+- Integration with **smom-dbis-138** blockchain infrastructure
+- Governance and operational coordination
+- Shared infrastructure and services
+
+---
+
+## Shared Resources (Planned)
+
+### Shared Packages
+- Common utilities and types
+- DBIS integration libraries
+- Authentication and authorization
+- Configuration management
+
+### Shared Tooling
+- Build scripts
+- Testing frameworks
+- CI/CD pipelines
+- Documentation generators
+
+---
+
+## Development Workflow (Planned)
+
+### Monorepo Tooling
+- **Package Manager**: pnpm workspaces (recommended) or npm/yarn
+- **Build Tool**: Turborepo or Nx (for build orchestration)
+- **Versioning**: Unified or independent versioning (TBD)
+
+### Development Commands
+
+```bash
+# Install dependencies for all projects
+pnpm install
+
+# Build all projects
+pnpm build
+
+# Test all projects
+pnpm test
+
+# Lint all projects
+pnpm lint
+```
+
+---
+
+## Related Projects
+
+### DBIS Ecosystem
+- **[dbis_core](../dbis_core/)** - Core banking system
+- **[smom-dbis-138](../smom-dbis-138/)** - DBIS tenant blockchain
+- **[dbis_docs](../dbis_docs/)** - DBIS documentation
+
+### OMNL Integration
+- OMNL integrates with DBIS infrastructure
+- Provides omniversal meta network layer services
+- Supports DBIS operations
+
+---
+
+## Documentation
+
+Project-specific documentation is maintained in the OMNL submodule. Monorepo-level documentation will be added as the structure is developed.
+
+---
+
+## Contributing
+
+When contributing:
+
+1. Follow monorepo standards
+2. Coordinate with DBIS Tripartite Body members
+3. Update affected submodules
+4. Test integration with DBIS ecosystem
+5. Update documentation
+
+---
+
+## License
+
+[To be determined - will align with DBIS licensing]
+
+---
+
+## Status
+
+**Current Status**: ✅ Active  
+**Next Steps**: 
+- Document OMNL project details
+- Define monorepo structure
+- Set up shared packages
+- Configure build tooling
+
+---
+
+**Last Updated**: 2025-01-27  
+**DBIS Tripartite Body**: Elemental Imperium is 1/3 of the DBIS Tripartite Body
+