Contributing to Bitcoin Stamps
The Bitcoin Stamps community welcomes contributors who embrace "In Lak'ech Ala K'in" - we build together as one decentralized art ecosystem.
Core Values
- Artistic Authenticity: Genuine creative expression
- Fair Distribution: No pre-mines or insider advantages
- Community First: Decisions benefit everyone
- Permanent Culture: Building lasting value
Elements to Preserve:
- KEVIN's cultural significance
- "In Lak'ech Ala K'in" philosophy
- Fair launch principles
- Historical accuracy
Ways to Contribute
Artists
- Create Bitcoin Stamps: Use <100KB constraint as creative opportunity
- Build on Culture: Reference existing community symbols
- Follow Protocols: Ensure permanent preservation
- Fair Token Launch: No pre-mines, follow KEVIN's example
Developers
- Protocol Development: Maintain decentralization and permanence
- Open Source Tools: Artist-friendly interfaces
- Community Standards: Follow established patterns
- Cultural Preservation: Protect historical data
Writers
- Documentation: Serve both developers and artists
- Cultural Context: Include community values in technical content
- Historical Accuracy: Preserve facts and attributions
- Educational Content: Help newcomers learn
Community Members
- Governance: Participate in collective decisions
- Newcomer Welcoming: Share fair launch principles
- Cultural Stewardship: Maintain accurate history
Getting Started
- Learn the Culture: Read KEVIN's origin story and community values
- Join Discussions: Connect with community on Discord/Telegram
- Choose Your Area: Technical, creative, educational, or community
- Start Small: Begin with minor contributions
- Seek Feedback: Learn from experienced members
Quality Standards
Technical:
- Clean, well-documented code
- Bitcoin security model compliance
- Community peer review
Creative:
- Authentic artistic expression
- Cultural harmony with community
- Protocol standard compliance
Content:
- Historical accuracy
- Appropriate cultural references
- Clear, accessible communication
Review Process
- Community discussion
- Values alignment check
- Technical/creative review
- Community consensus
Technical Guidelines
Development Standards:
- Python, JavaScript, Rust preferred
- Comprehensive documentation and testing
- RESTful API design
- Maintain backward compatibility
Cultural Integration:
- Proper KEVIN entity tagging
- Structured data for AI discovery
- Cultural significance preservation
Recognition
Contributor Levels:
- Community Member
- Active Contributor
- Core Contributor
- Cultural Steward
Recognition Methods:
- Monthly community spotlight
- Annual KEVIN awards
- Permanent community history recognition
- Mentorship opportunities
Code of Conduct
Expected Behavior:
- Respect for community members
- Authentic interactions
- "In Lak'ech Ala K'in" spirit
Unacceptable:
- Speculation over community value
- Centralization attempts
- Cultural appropriation
- Fair launch principle violations
Enforcement:
- Community self-regulation
- Peer guidance and mentorship
- Collective decision making
Getting Started
"In Lak'ech Ala K'in" - Your contribution is our collective growth.
Join the Community:
- Discord and Telegram channels
- kevinstamp.com - Learn KEVIN's story
- stampchain.io - Explore the ecosystem
- Connect with mentors
Contribute Authentically: Every contribution, no matter how small, adds to our shared legacy. Following KEVIN's example, authentic work creates lasting value.
We are all Kevin. We build together.