diff --git a/.changeset/pre.json b/.changeset/pre.json
index 0a333fa..6be14fe 100644
--- a/.changeset/pre.json
+++ b/.changeset/pre.json
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@
     "goofy-oranges-wish",
     "many-experts-chew",
     "quiet-ligers-fetch",
+    "seven-cobras-tan",
     "shy-kids-grow",
     "silent-dragons-exist",
     "silent-goats-dance",
diff --git a/packages/core/CHANGELOG.md b/packages/core/CHANGELOG.md
index 2f075a2..6ba15f1 100644
--- a/packages/core/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/packages/core/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,11 @@
 # @intent-framework/core
 
+## 0.1.0-alpha.8
+
+### Patch Changes
+
+- d403398: Implement resource cache semantics phase 1: `cache.staleTime` for time-based staleness and `cache.deduplicate` for in-flight load/reload deduplication. Resources without `cache` options behave exactly as before.
+
 ## 0.1.0-alpha.7
 
 ## 0.1.0-alpha.6
diff --git a/packages/core/package.json b/packages/core/package.json
index 0e4e3c6..6003c12 100644
--- a/packages/core/package.json
+++ b/packages/core/package.json
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
   "publishConfig": {
     "access": "public"
   },
-  "version": "0.1.0-alpha.7",
+  "version": "0.1.0-alpha.8",
   "description": "Platformless semantic graph and runtime for Intent applications",
   "license": "MIT",
   "repository": {
diff --git a/packages/dom/CHANGELOG.md b/packages/dom/CHANGELOG.md
index 9d8456e..00a2131 100644
--- a/packages/dom/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/packages/dom/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,13 @@
 # @intent-framework/dom
 
+## 0.1.0-alpha.8
+
+### Patch Changes
+
+- Updated dependencies [d403398]
+  - @intent-framework/core@0.1.0-alpha.8
+  - @intent-framework/router@0.1.0-alpha.8
+
 ## 0.1.0-alpha.7
 
 ### Patch Changes
diff --git a/packages/dom/package.json b/packages/dom/package.json
index ad6f254..c1d9206 100644
--- a/packages/dom/package.json
+++ b/packages/dom/package.json
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
   "publishConfig": {
     "access": "public"
   },
-  "version": "0.1.0-alpha.7",
+  "version": "0.1.0-alpha.8",
   "description": "DOM materializer for Intent screens and router",
   "license": "MIT",
   "repository": {
@@ -32,8 +32,8 @@
     "lint": "tsc -b"
   },
   "dependencies": {
-    "@intent-framework/core": "workspace:^0.1.0-alpha.7",
-    "@intent-framework/router": "workspace:^0.1.0-alpha.7"
+    "@intent-framework/core": "workspace:^0.1.0-alpha.8",
+    "@intent-framework/router": "workspace:^0.1.0-alpha.8"
   },
   "devDependencies": {
     "jsdom": "^29.1.1",
diff --git a/packages/router/CHANGELOG.md b/packages/router/CHANGELOG.md
index d045724..1ee9cd9 100644
--- a/packages/router/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/packages/router/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,12 @@
 # @intent-framework/router
 
+## 0.1.0-alpha.8
+
+### Patch Changes
+
+- Updated dependencies [d403398]
+  - @intent-framework/core@0.1.0-alpha.8
+
 ## 0.1.0-alpha.7
 
 ### Patch Changes
diff --git a/packages/router/package.json b/packages/router/package.json
index 9b41a6e..a17cc13 100644
--- a/packages/router/package.json
+++ b/packages/router/package.json
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
   "publishConfig": {
     "access": "public"
   },
-  "version": "0.1.0-alpha.7",
+  "version": "0.1.0-alpha.8",
   "description": "Typed route definitions and navigation for Intent",
   "license": "MIT",
   "repository": {
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@
     "lint": "tsc -b --noEmit"
   },
   "dependencies": {
-    "@intent-framework/core": "workspace:^0.1.0-alpha.7"
+    "@intent-framework/core": "workspace:^0.1.0-alpha.8"
   },
   "devDependencies": {
     "tsdown": "^0.3.0",
diff --git a/packages/testing/CHANGELOG.md b/packages/testing/CHANGELOG.md
index b7dff6b..449c725 100644
--- a/packages/testing/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/packages/testing/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,12 @@
 # @intent-framework/testing
 
+## 0.1.0-alpha.8
+
+### Patch Changes
+
+- Updated dependencies [d403398]
+  - @intent-framework/core@0.1.0-alpha.8
+
 ## 0.1.0-alpha.7
 
 ### Patch Changes
diff --git a/packages/testing/package.json b/packages/testing/package.json
index 11a3c62..8e69789 100644
--- a/packages/testing/package.json
+++ b/packages/testing/package.json
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
   "publishConfig": {
     "access": "public"
   },
-  "version": "0.1.0-alpha.7",
+  "version": "0.1.0-alpha.8",
   "description": "Semantic test harness for Intent screens",
   "license": "MIT",
   "repository": {
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@
     "lint": "tsc -b"
   },
   "dependencies": {
-    "@intent-framework/core": "workspace:^0.1.0-alpha.7"
+    "@intent-framework/core": "workspace:^0.1.0-alpha.8"
   },
   "devDependencies": {
     "tsdown": "^0.3.0",
diff --git a/pnpm-lock.yaml b/pnpm-lock.yaml
index 943be30..7a3f40d 100644
--- a/pnpm-lock.yaml
+++ b/pnpm-lock.yaml
@@ -143,10 +143,10 @@ importers:
   packages/dom:
     dependencies:
       '@intent-framework/core':
-        specifier: workspace:^0.1.0-alpha.7
+        specifier: workspace:^0.1.0-alpha.8
         version: link:../core
       '@intent-framework/router':
-        specifier: workspace:^0.1.0-alpha.7
+        specifier: workspace:^0.1.0-alpha.8
         version: link:../router
     devDependencies:
       jsdom:
@@ -165,7 +165,7 @@ importers:
   packages/router:
     dependencies:
       '@intent-framework/core':
-        specifier: workspace:^0.1.0-alpha.7
+        specifier: workspace:^0.1.0-alpha.8
         version: link:../core
     devDependencies:
       tsdown:
@@ -197,7 +197,7 @@ importers:
   packages/testing:
     dependencies:
       '@intent-framework/core':
-        specifier: workspace:^0.1.0-alpha.7
+        specifier: workspace:^0.1.0-alpha.8
         version: link:../core
     devDependencies:
       tsdown: