Harden runtime and add backup foundation

docs/next-steps.md

@@ -31,10 +31,12 @@ AtoCore now has:
      explicit
    - move toward a project source registry and refresh workflow
    - foundation now exists via project registry + per-project refresh API
-   - registration policy + template are now the next normal path for new projects
+   - registration policy + template + proposal + approved registration are now
+     the normal path for new projects
 5. Define backup and export procedures for Dalidou
-   - SQLite snapshot/backup strategy
+   - exercise the new SQLite + registry snapshot path on Dalidou
    - Chroma backup or rebuild policy
+   - retention and restore validation
 6. Keep deeper automatic runtime integration deferred until the read-only model
    has proven value
 
@@ -101,6 +103,7 @@ P06:
 The next batch is successful if:
 
 - OpenClaw can use AtoCore naturally when context is needed
+- OpenClaw can also register a new project cleanly before refreshing it
 - AtoCore answers correctly for the active project set
 - retrieval surfaces the seeded project docs instead of mostly AtoCore meta-docs
 - trusted project state remains concise and high confidence