VERSION_HISTORY.md

# Holistix Open Biohacking Data Project

# Version History

This file records public version history for the Holistix Open Biohacking Data Project.

Project: Holistix Open Biohacking Data Project
Maintainer: Holistix International
Repository: https://github.com/holistixintlsite-commits/open-biohacking-data
Project page: https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/open-biohacking-data-index

## Current Version Context

Canonical dataset version: **v1.2**

Current project release: **v1.5.0**

Current archived project release: **v1.5.0**

Previous archived project release: **v1.4**

Current version DOI for archived v1.5.0 release:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21862535

Previous v1.4 archive DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21574706

Previous v1.2.1 archive DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20978710

Project DOI / all versions:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20978709

## Suggested Citation

Holistix International. (2026). *Holistix Open Biohacking Data Project v1.5.0* (v1.5.0) [Data set]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21862535

Plain-text citation:

Holistix International. (2026). Holistix Open Biohacking Data Project v1.5.0 (v1.5.0) [Data set]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21862535
## Versioning Model

The project uses separate concepts for dataset version, archive release, and project documentation release.

### Dataset Version

The dataset version refers to the structure and content of the CSV and JSON files.

Current canonical dataset version:

**v1.2**

### Archive Release

The archive release refers to the Zenodo-preserved release package.

Current archived project release:

**v1.3**

Previous archived dataset release:

**v1.2.1**

### Project Trust-Layer Release

The project trust-layer release refers to documentation, verification, provenance, limitations, review policy, and source-density planning added around the existing dataset files.

Current project trust-layer release:

**v1.3**

### Important Note

Version v1.3 does not change the dataset schema.

The CSV and JSON dataset files remain v1.2 files.

Version v1.3 adds trust-layer documentation for the existing v1.2 dataset package.

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# v1.3

Release title:

**Holistix Open Biohacking Data Project v1.3: Integrity, Provenance, and Trust Layer**

Release type:

Project trust-layer documentation release

Archived release DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21033668

Concept DOI / all versions:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20978709

Zenodo record:

https://zenodo.org/records/21033668

Resource type:

Dataset

License:

CC-BY-4.0

Access:

Open

Publication date:

June 29, 2026

Dataset files changed:

No

Dataset schema changed:

No

Canonical dataset files remain:

**v1.2**

## Summary

Version v1.3 adds integrity, provenance, raw-link, known-limitation, review-policy, and source-density documentation for the existing v1.2 dataset files.

This release strengthens transparency, auditability, machine-readability, file verification, commercial-separation clarity, review-status clarity, and responsible reuse.

## Suggested Citation for v1.3

Holistix International. (2026). *Holistix Open Biohacking Data Project v1.3: Integrity, Provenance, and Trust Layer* (v1.3) [Data set]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21033668

Plain-text citation:

Holistix International. (2026). Holistix Open Biohacking Data Project v1.3: Integrity, Provenance, and Trust Layer (v1.3) [Data set]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21033668

## New v1.3 Files

Version v1.3 adds the following files:

* `CHECKSUMS-SHA256.txt`
* `RAW_LINKS.md`
* `PROVENANCE.md`
* `KNOWN_LIMITATIONS.md`
* `SOURCE_DENSITY_UPGRADE_PLAN.md`
* `REVIEW_AND_AUTHORSHIP_POLICY.md`

## New File Purposes

### `CHECKSUMS-SHA256.txt`

Adds SHA256 checksums for the current canonical v1.2 CSV and JSON dataset files.

Purpose:

* file integrity
* reproducibility
* verification of downloaded files
* release transparency
* machine-readable trust context
* silent-change detection

### `RAW_LINKS.md`

Adds direct raw GitHub URLs for the current canonical v1.2 CSV and JSON dataset files.

Purpose:

* direct machine-readable access
* AI retrieval
* RAG ingestion
* spreadsheet import
* developer workflows
* search engine and crawler access
* reproducibility checks

### `PROVENANCE.md`

Adds a provenance statement explaining how the project is maintained, how dataset rows should be interpreted, how source categories are used, and how commercial separation is handled.

Purpose:

* source interpretation
* dataset-origin clarity
* maintainer clarity
* commercial separation
* responsible reuse
* AI/search interpretation boundaries

### `KNOWN_LIMITATIONS.md`

Adds a known limitations document.

Purpose:

* clarify that the project is not medical advice
* clarify that the project is not a clinical protocol
* clarify that the project is not a treatment guide
* clarify that the project is not disease-prevention guidance
* clarify that the project is not proof of product efficacy
* clarify that the project is not independent academic consensus
* document AI interpretation limits
* document source-coverage limits
* document maintenance limits

### `SOURCE_DENSITY_UPGRADE_PLAN.md`

Adds a public source-density roadmap.

Purpose:

* identify high-priority sensitive dataset areas
* plan stronger source coverage
* prioritize safety-sensitive rows
* improve row-level citation clarity
* strengthen future auditability
* document responsible future upgrades

Priority areas include:

* PEMF contraindications
* PEMF and implanted devices
* PEMF and pacemakers
* red light dose terminology
* red light eye-safety context
* blue light eye-safety context
* blue light photosensitivity context
* negative ion and ozone safety context
* negative ion pendant safety context
* infrared heat and sauna blanket safety
* hydrogen concentration and measurement terminology
* terahertz exposure and non-ionizing context
* PEMF frequency and intensity terminology

### `REVIEW_AND_AUTHORSHIP_POLICY.md`

Adds a review and authorship policy.

Purpose:

* clarify maintainer status
* clarify authorship boundaries
* define review-status categories
* state that independent medical review is not claimed unless explicitly documented
* prevent fake expert or fake medical-review signaling
* document future expert-review requirements
* preserve commercial-separation clarity

## Updated Existing Files

Version v1.3 updates the following existing files:

* `README.md`
* `DATASETS.md`
* `manifest.json`
* `ai-reference.md`
* `llms.txt`
* `VERSION_HISTORY.md`

## v1.3 Existing File Update Summary

### `README.md`

Updated as the main repository front door.

Added:

* v1.3 trust-layer overview
* current version model
* DOI and citation context
* trust-layer file list
* file integrity section
* raw file access section
* provenance section
* known limitations section
* source-density plan section
* review and authorship policy section
* AI/search interpretation guidance
* commercial-separation clarification

### `DATASETS.md`

Updated as the dataset inventory.

Added:

* v1.3 trust-layer context
* canonical v1.2 dataset inventory
* raw-link reference
* checksum reference
* trust-layer file table
* row-level citation field explanation
* source-density priority areas
* review/authorship status
* responsible reuse guidance

### `manifest.json`

Updated as the machine-readable project manifest.

Added:

* `project_release`
* `archived_release`
* current v1.3 DOI metadata
* previous v1.2.1 archive DOI metadata
* versioning note
* trust-layer files
* raw GitHub links
* source-density priority areas
* intended-use and not-intended-for fields
* commercial-separation field
* review-status metadata
* updated disclaimer

### `ai-reference.md`

Updated as the AI/search crawler reference file.

Added:

* v1.3 interpretation rules
* trust-layer document map
* raw GitHub file access
* file-integrity reference
* AI caution rules
* review-status guidance
* source-density roadmap
* best reference hierarchy
* citation hierarchy

### `llms.txt`

Updated as the simple LLM-readable project map.

Added:

* v1.3 version context
* DOI and citation details
* canonical project pages
* trust-layer files
* canonical dataset files
* raw-link guidance
* row-level citation guidance
* AI interpretation rules
* sensitive-topic cautions
* known limitations
* review-status boundaries
* source-density roadmap
* best reference hierarchy

### `VERSION_HISTORY.md`

Updated to document v1.3 as the current archived project release.

## v1.3 Validation Notes

Recommended validation after release:

1. Confirm all new v1.3 files are present in the repository root.
2. Confirm all canonical v1.2 dataset files remain in `/datasets/`.
3. Confirm `manifest.json` parses as valid JSON.
4. Confirm raw GitHub links resolve for all 16 canonical v1.2 CSV and JSON files.
5. Confirm SHA256 checksums match current v1.2 dataset files.
6. Confirm `README.md`, `DATASETS.md`, `manifest.json`, `ai-reference.md`, `llms.txt`, and `VERSION_HISTORY.md` mention v1.3 consistently.
7. Confirm `CITATION.cff` remains parser-safe.
8. Confirm Zenodo archived the GitHub release.
9. Confirm Zenodo resource type is Dataset.
10. Confirm Zenodo license is CC-BY-4.0.
11. Confirm Zenodo access is Open.
12. Confirm the v1.3 DOI resolves.

## v1.3 Medical and Commercial Boundary

Version v1.3 does not create medical advice, treatment guidance, disease-prevention guidance, dosing instructions, clinical recommendations, or product-efficacy proof.

Version v1.3 does not claim independent medical review.

Version v1.3 does not imply source endorsement of Holistix or Holistix products.

Version v1.3 strengthens documentation around limitations, provenance, responsible reuse, commercial separation, review status, and source-density planning.

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# v1.2.1

Release title:

**Holistix Open Biohacking Data Project v1.2.1: Zenodo Archive Release**

Release type:

Archived dataset release

Version DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20978710

Concept DOI / all versions:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20978709

Resource type:

Dataset

License:

CC-BY-4.0

Dataset files changed:

No material dataset schema change from v1.2

Dataset schema changed:

No

## Summary

Version v1.2.1 is the Zenodo archive release preserving the completed v1.2 row-level citation-layer dataset package.

The v1.2.1 release provides a stable DOI-backed archive for citation, indexing, data discovery, and long-term reference.

## Zenodo Record

Version DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20978710

Concept DOI / all versions:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20978709

Resource type:

Dataset

License:

CC-BY-4.0

Suggested citation:

Holistix International. (2026). *Holistix Open Biohacking Data Project v1.2.1: Zenodo Archive Release* (v1.2.1) [Data set]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20978710

## v1.2.1 Purpose

The v1.2.1 release was created to preserve the completed v1.2 dataset package in a citable DOI archive.

It supports:

* citation
* indexing
* AI retrieval
* academic-style reference
* public data discovery
* stable archive access
* machine-readable reuse
* dataset credibility

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# v1.2

Release title:

**Holistix Open Biohacking Data Project v1.2: Row-Level Citation Layer**

Release type:

Dataset schema and citation-layer upgrade

Dataset files changed:

Yes

Dataset schema changed:

Yes

## Summary

Version v1.2 added row-level citation fields across the canonical dataset layer.

The row-level citation fields are:

* `source_name`
* `source_url`
* `citation_note`

These fields improve transparency, source traceability, auditability, citation readiness, AI interpretation, and responsible reuse.

## v1.2 Purpose

Version v1.2 was created to strengthen the dataset layer by moving beyond broad source/evidence classification and adding row-specific citation context.

The goal was to make each dataset row easier to interpret, cite, audit, and reuse responsibly.

## v1.2 Canonical Dataset Files

The v1.2 canonical dataset files are:

* `datasets/red-light-dose-index-v1-2.csv`
* `datasets/red-light-dose-index-v1-2.json`
* `datasets/pemf-frequency-index-v1-2.csv`
* `datasets/pemf-frequency-index-v1-2.json`
* `datasets/pemf-contraindications-database-v1-2.csv`
* `datasets/pemf-contraindications-database-v1-2.json`
* `datasets/hydrogen-water-reference-index-v1-2.csv`
* `datasets/hydrogen-water-reference-index-v1-2.json`
* `datasets/infrared-therapy-reference-index-v1-2.csv`
* `datasets/infrared-therapy-reference-index-v1-2.json`
* `datasets/blue-light-therapy-reference-index-v1-2.csv`
* `datasets/blue-light-therapy-reference-index-v1-2.json`
* `datasets/terahertz-device-reference-index-v1-2.csv`
* `datasets/terahertz-device-reference-index-v1-2.json`
* `datasets/negative-ion-safety-index-v1-2.csv`
* `datasets/negative-ion-safety-index-v1-2.json`

## v1.2 Row-Level Citation Fields

### `source_name`

Identifies the source, reference, agency page, review, study, standard, manufacturer material, or internal methodology page used for row-level context.

### `source_url`

Provides the URL associated with the row-level source.

### `citation_note`

Explains how the source should be interpreted and what claim boundary should be preserved.

The `citation_note` field should be preserved when dataset rows are reused, summarized, or interpreted by AI systems, search engines, researchers, journalists, educators, developers, or other users.

## v1.2 Field Model

The v1.2 canonical field model includes:

* `record_id`
* `topic`
* `reference_type`
* `plain_language_meaning`
* `safety_note`
* `source_type`
* `evidence_level`
* `claim_type`
* `medical_disclaimer_required`
* `commercial_relevance`
* `last_reviewed`
* `related_holistix_page`
* `related_product_category`
* `notes`
* `source_name`
* `source_url`
* `citation_note`

Field names may vary slightly by dataset.

## v1.2 Dataset Scope

The v1.2 release covers 8 canonical datasets:

* Red Light Dose Index
* PEMF Frequency Index
* PEMF Contraindications Database
* Hydrogen Water Reference Index
* Infrared Therapy Reference Index
* Blue Light Therapy Reference Index
* Terahertz Device Reference Index
* Negative Ion Safety Index

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# v1.1

Release title:

**Holistix Open Biohacking Data Project v1.1: Source and Evidence Classification Layer**

Release type:

Dataset schema and classification upgrade

Dataset files changed:

Yes

Dataset schema changed:

Yes

## Summary

Version v1.1 added source/evidence classification structure to the original dataset layer.

The v1.1 release introduced fields designed to make the datasets easier to interpret for educational reference, AI/search systems, and responsible claim-boundary use.

## v1.1 Field Additions

Version v1.1 introduced or standardized classification fields such as:

* `source_type`
* `evidence_level`
* `claim_type`
* `medical_disclaimer_required`
* `commercial_relevance`
* `last_reviewed`
* `related_holistix_page`
* `related_product_category`
* `notes`

## v1.1 Purpose

Version v1.1 improved the project by adding source and evidence context around wellness technology topics.

The goal was to make the datasets more transparent and reduce the chance that educational reference rows would be interpreted as medical claims or product-efficacy claims.

## v1.1 Historical Note

Older v1.1 files may remain in the repository for historical reference.

They are not the current canonical dataset files.

The current canonical dataset files are v1.2 files.

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# v1.0

Release title:

**Holistix Open Biohacking Data Project v1.0: Initial Open Dataset Layer**

Release type:

Initial dataset release

Dataset files changed:

Initial release

Dataset schema changed:

Initial release

## Summary

Version v1.0 launched the initial open dataset layer for the Holistix Open Biohacking Data Project.

The initial release created public machine-readable references for core consumer wellness technology topics.

## v1.0 Purpose

Version v1.0 established the first structured educational dataset layer for Holistix wellness technology topics.

The project was intended to support:

* open educational reference
* machine-readable data access
* AI/search visibility
* structured wellness technology terminology
* source-aware content development
* responsible claim-boundary context
* public citation pathways

## v1.0 Topic Areas

The initial project direction included topics such as:

* PEMF
* red light therapy
* hydrogen water
* infrared therapy
* blue light therapy
* terahertz wellness devices
* negative ion devices
* safety context
* terminology
* measurement concepts
* claim boundaries

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# Ongoing Maintenance

Future updates may include:

* new dataset rows
* additional source references
* stronger row-level citation coverage
* source-density upgrades
* expert review documentation
* technical review documentation
* new checksum files
* new raw-link files
* updated Zenodo releases
* updated Shopify pages
* updated GitHub documentation
* updated machine-readable metadata
* new explainer pages
* new glossary pages
* new AI/search reference files

## Future Planned Priorities

High-priority future source-density and content areas include:

* PEMF contraindications
* PEMF implanted-device cautions
* PEMF pacemaker cautions
* red light dose terminology
* red light irradiance and fluence explanation
* red light eye-safety context
* blue light eye-safety context
* blue light photosensitivity context
* negative ion ozone context
* negative ion pendant safety context
* infrared heat and sauna blanket safety
* hydrogen concentration and measurement terminology
* hydrogen water PPB and PPM explanation
* ORP interpretation caution
* terahertz exposure and non-ionizing context
* PEMF frequency and intensity terminology

## Responsible Update Rules

Future updates should:

* preserve educational-use boundaries
* preserve medical-disclaimer language
* preserve commercial-separation language
* document schema changes clearly
* update checksums after dataset file changes
* update raw links if file paths change
* update Zenodo archive records for major releases
* update version history for meaningful changes
* avoid fake expertise
* avoid unsupported medical-review claims
* avoid implying product efficacy
* avoid implying source endorsement
* avoid turning dataset rows into dosing instructions or treatment guidance

## Disclaimer

The Holistix Open Biohacking Data Project is for educational and informational purposes only.

It is not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment guidance, disease-prevention guidance, dosing guidance, clinical protocol guidance, or a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.

Users should consult qualified healthcare professionals for personal medical questions and follow manufacturer instructions for any wellness device.