### Added - **Performance Optimization System**: In-memory cache for chest lock status to reduce database queries
- **Performance Configuration**: New `performance` section in config.yml with cache settings
### Changed - **Database Connection**: Switched to persistent connection pool instead of creating new connections per query
- **SQLite Optimizations**: Enabled WAL mode and performance pragmas for better concurrency
- **Config Migration**: Automatic migration system adds missing config options when updating
### Fixed - **Hopper Performance**: Eliminated severe server lag from hopper-heavy bases by caching lock status checks