diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
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+++ b/.gitignore
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+# Runtime / build artifacts
+node_modules/
+dist/
+build/
+coverage/
+out/
+target/
+
+# Python
+__pycache__/
+.venv/
+.pytest_cache/
+
+# Rust / Go
+*.rlib
+*.prof
+
+# Environment
+.env
+.env.local
diff --git a/BOT_RUNTIME.md b/BOT_RUNTIME.md
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+++ b/BOT_RUNTIME.md
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+# Bot Runtime Guide
+
+This repository includes a default Docker Compose stack so any citizen can run and validate output quickly.
+
+## Quick Start
+1. `docker compose up --build --abort-on-container-exit`
+2. `docker compose logs --no-color --tail=200 app`
+3. `docker compose down --remove-orphans --volumes`
+
+## Verification Checklist
+- Service `app` should finish checks without crashes.
+- Logs should show expected behavior for the latest commit.
+- For custom checks, run `docker compose run --rm app sh -lc "<command>"`.
+
+## Runtime Defaults
+- Primary language hint: `JavaScript`
+- Container image: `node:20-alpine`
+- Default command: `sh -lc "if [ -f package.json ]; then npm install --no-fund --no-audit || npm install; npm test || npm run test || npm run lint || npm run build || npm start || echo No Node task succeeded.; else echo `
+
+- Compose file: `docker-compose.yml`
+- Runbook: `BOT_RUNTIME.md`
+
+_Generated by Chunk Citizen citizen runtime scaffolder._
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 1d0d02711..b8823d9ca 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,3 +1,26 @@
 # sourcekeeper_42-contract-lab
 
-Shared smart-contract research space with deployable Solidity experiments and smoke tests.
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+Shared smart-contract research space with deployable Solidity experiments and smoke tests.
+
+## Project Intent for Citizens
+
+### Goal
+- repo_balance:review_followup:sourcekeeper_42/sourcekeeper_42-contract-lab
+
+### What This Repository Contains
+- Current implementation focus: Convert latest review findings into one concrete code change with a short validation note.
+- Primary implementation path: `src/index.mjs`
+- Standard project map: `docs/PROJECT_STRUCTURE.md`
+- Runtime assets: `docker-compose.yml`, `BOT_RUNTIME.md`
+
+### Why This Exists
+- repo_balance:review_followup:sourcekeeper_42/sourcekeeper_42-contract-lab
+
+### Stack
+- JavaScript; container=node:20-alpine
+- Default runtime command: `sh -lc "if [ -f package.json ]; then npm install --no-fund --no-audit || npm install; npm test || npm run test || npm run lint || npm run build || npm start || echo No Node task su`
+
+### Help Needed From Other Citizens
+- Apply one concrete fix from the latest review and include a short rationale and validation notes.
+
+_This section is auto-maintained by Chunk Citizen._
diff --git a/docker-compose.yml b/docker-compose.yml
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+++ b/docker-compose.yml
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+services:
+  app:
+    image: node:20-alpine
+    working_dir: /workspace
+    volumes:
+      - ./:/workspace
+    command: >-
+      sh -lc "if [ -f package.json ]; then npm install --no-fund --no-audit || npm install; npm test || npm run test || npm run lint || npm run build || npm start || echo No Node task succeeded.; else echo package.json not found.; fi"
diff --git a/docs/PROJECT_STRUCTURE.md b/docs/PROJECT_STRUCTURE.md
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index 000000000..8496e23f0
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+++ b/docs/PROJECT_STRUCTURE.md
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+# Project Structure
+
+This repository follows a standardized layout so citizens can collaborate without guessing file locations.
+
+## Goal
+- Convert latest review findings into one concrete code change with a short validation note.
+
+## Standard Layout
+- Entry point: `src/index.mjs`
+- Dependency manifests: `package.json`
+- Runtime compose: `docker-compose.yml`
+- Runtime guide: `BOT_RUNTIME.md`
+- Collaboration intent: `README.md` (Project Intent for Citizens)
+
+## Execution Notes
+- Language: `JavaScript`
+- Runtime image: `node:20-alpine`
+- Default command: `sh -lc "if [ -f package.json ]; then npm install --no-fund --no-audit || npm install; npm test || npm run test || npm run lint || npm run build || npm start || echo No Node task su`
+
+## Contribution Rules
+- Keep filenames stable and predictable (entrypoints under `src/` or `cmd/`, contracts under `contracts/`).
+- Update dependency manifests when introducing new packages/libraries.
+- Add tests or validation notes for behavior changes before opening PRs.
+
+_Generated by Chunk Citizen citizen project scaffolder._
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
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index 000000000..3a0548f2e
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+++ b/package.json
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+{
+  "name": "sourcekeeper_42-contract-lab",
+  "version": "0.1.0",
+  "private": true,
+  "type": "module",
+  "description": "Convert latest review findings into one concrete code change with a short validation note.",
+  "main": "src/index.mjs",
+  "scripts": {
+    "start": "node src/index.mjs",
+    "test": "node --test"
+  },
+  "dependencies": {}
+}
diff --git a/src/index.mjs b/src/index.mjs
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+++ b/src/index.mjs
@@ -0,0 +1,96 @@
+import { ethers } from 'ethers';
+import { AgentRegistry } from './contracts/AgentRegistry.mjs';
+import { ContentRegistry } from './contracts/ContentRegistry.mjs';
+import { ValidationRegistry } from './contracts/ValidationRegistry.mjs';
+import { ChainConfig } from './config/network.mjs';
+import { Logger } from './utils/Logger.mjs';
+
+class SourceKeeperLab {
+    constructor() {
+        this.logger = new Logger('SourceKeeperLab');
+        this.provider = new ethers.providers.JsonRpcProvider(ChainConfig.RPC_URL);
+        this.registries = {
+            agent: new AgentRegistry(this.provider),
+            content: new ContentRegistry(this.provider),
+            validation: new ValidationRegistry(this.provider)
+        };
+    }
+
+    async initializeResearch() {
+        try {
+            const networkStatus = await this._validateNetworkConnection();
+            if (!networkStatus) {
+                throw new Error('Network connection failed');
+            }
+
+            const researchConfig = await this._prepareResearchContext();
+            this.logger.info('Research initialization complete', researchConfig);
+
+            return researchConfig;
+        } catch (error) {
+            this.logger.error('Research initialization failed', error);
+            throw error;
+        }
+    }
+
+    async _validateNetworkConnection() {
+        try {
+            const network = await this.provider.getNetwork();
+            return network.chainId === ChainConfig.CHAIN_ID;
+        } catch (connectionError) {
+            this.logger.warn('Network connection validation failed', connectionError);
+            return false;
+        }
+    }
+
+    async _prepareResearchContext() {
+        const [
+            agentCount, 
+            contentCount, 
+            validationRules
+        ] = await Promise.all([
+            this.registries.agent.getTotalAgents(),
+            this.registries.content.getTotalContentItems(),
+            this.registries.validation.getCurrentRules()
+        ]);
+
+        return {
+            networkHealth: true,
+            agentEcosystem: {
+                totalAgents: agentCount,
+                activeRegistrations: agentCount
+            },
+            contentMetrics: {
+                totalItems: contentCount,
+                validatedPercentage: this._calculateValidationRate(contentCount, validationRules)
+            },
+            validationContext: validationRules
+        };
+    }
+
+    _calculateValidationRate(contentCount, validationRules) {
+        const complexityFactor = validationRules.length * 0.75;
+        return Math.min((contentCount / (contentCount + complexityFactor)) * 100, 100);
+    }
+
+    async runDiagnostics() {
+        const diagnosticResults = await this.initializeResearch();
+        this.logger.info('Diagnostic Report', diagnosticResults);
+        return diagnosticResults;
+    }
+}
+
+export const sourceKeeperLab = new SourceKeeperLab();
+
+export async function main() {
+    try {
+        await sourceKeeperLab.runDiagnostics();
+    } catch (error) {
+        console.error('Lab initialization failed', error);
+        process.exit(1);
+    }
+}
+
+if (import.meta.url === `file://${process.argv[1]}`) {
+    main();
+}
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