Community

This page connects you with the vibrant BSV developer community, providing information about discussion forums, developer groups, events, and contribution opportunities. Engaging with the community offers support, collaboration opportunities, and shared knowledge to enhance your BSV development journey.

👥 Community Forums

Online Discussion Forums

Forum	Focus	Activity Level	URL
BSV Discord	General BSV development discussion	High	Join Discord
BSV Developers Forum	Technical Q&A and discussions	Medium	Visit Forum
BSV on Stack Overflow	Specific technical questions	Medium	View Questions
BSV Reddit	General BSV discussion	High	Visit Subreddit
BSV Telegram	Real-time chat and discussion	High	Join Telegram

Q&A Platforms

Platform	Focus	Features	URL
BSV Developer Q&A	Technical questions	Moderated, categorized	Visit Q&A
BSV on Stack Exchange	Technical questions	Community voting, tagging	View Questions
BSV GitHub Discussions	Code-related questions	Integration with repositories	View Discussions
BSV Community Support	User support questions	Searchable knowledge base	Visit Support

Social Media

Platform	Content Type	Audience	URL
BSV Twitter	News, announcements, discussions	General, developers	Follow @BitcoinSV
BSV LinkedIn	Professional content, job postings	Business, enterprise	Follow on LinkedIn
BSV YouTube	Tutorials, presentations, interviews	Developers, users	Subscribe
BSV Medium	Articles, tutorials, case studies	Developers, business	Follow on Medium

👨‍💻 Developer Groups

Regional Developer Groups

Group	Region	Activities	Contact
BSV Developers North America	USA, Canada	Meetups, hackathons, workshops	Join Group
BSV Developers Europe	European countries	Meetups, conferences, projects	Join Group
BSV Developers Asia	Asian countries	Workshops, hackathons, translation	Join Group
BSV Developers Australia	Australia, New Zealand	Meetups, projects, mentoring	Join Group
BSV Developers Africa	African countries	Education, projects, outreach	Join Group

Special Interest Groups

Group	Focus	Activities	Contact
BSV Enterprise Developers	Enterprise applications	Case studies, best practices	Join Group
BSV Smart Contract Developers	Smart contracts	sCrypt development, examples	Join Group
BSV Wallet Developers	Wallet development	Standards, integration, security	Join Group
BSV Data Applications	Data-focused applications	Data standards, storage patterns	Join Group
BSV Scaling Solutions	High-throughput applications	Performance, optimization	Join Group

Academic and Research Groups

Group	Focus	Activities	Contact
BSV Academic Network	Academic research	Papers, research collaboration	Join Network
BSV Research Consortium	Collaborative research	Funded research, publications	Learn More
BSV Student Groups	Student engagement	Campus events, education	Find Groups
BSV Blockchain Labs	University partnerships	Research labs, curriculum	View Labs

🎪 Events & Meetups

Conferences

Event	Focus	Frequency	Location	URL
BSV DevCon	Developer-focused technical content	Annual	Various global locations	Event Website
CoinGeek Conference	Business and technical content	Bi-annual	Various global locations	Event Website
BSV Enterprise Blockchain Summit	Enterprise applications	Annual	Various global locations	Event Website
BSV Scaling Summit	Scaling and performance	Annual	Various global locations	Event Website

Hackathons

Event	Focus	Prizes	Format	URL
BSV Global Hackathon	General BSV development	$100,000+	Online & in-person	Event Website
BSV DeFi Hackathon	Financial applications	$50,000+	Online	Event Website
BSV Enterprise Hackathon	Enterprise solutions	$75,000+	In-person	Event Website
BSV Student Hackathon	Student developers	$25,000+	University-hosted	Event Website

Local Meetups

Region	Frequency	Format	Find Meetups
North America	Weekly/Monthly	In-person & virtual	Find Meetups
Europe	Weekly/Monthly	In-person & virtual	Find Meetups
Asia	Weekly/Monthly	In-person & virtual	Find Meetups
Australia/NZ	Weekly/Monthly	In-person & virtual	Find Meetups
Africa	Monthly	In-person & virtual	Find Meetups

Webinars and Online Events

Series	Focus	Frequency	Registration
BSV Developer Webinars	Technical topics	Bi-weekly	Register
BSV Enterprise Showcases	Case studies	Monthly	Register
BSV Research Presentations	Academic research	Monthly	Register
BSV Community Calls	Community updates	Monthly	Register

🤝 Contribution Opportunities

Open Source Projects

Project	Description	Contribution Needs	Repository
Bitcoin SV Node	Reference implementation of BSV node	C++, testing, documentation	GitHub
TypeScript SDK	Official TypeScript SDK	TypeScript, testing, examples	GitHub
Wallet Toolbox	Wallet integration tools	TypeScript, security, features	GitHub
BSV Documentation	Developer documentation	Technical writing, examples	GitHub
sCrypt	Smart contract language	Language features, examples	GitHub

Contribution Guidelines

General Contribution Process

1. Find a Project: Browse repositories on the BSV GitHub

2. Review Issues: Look for issues labeled "good first issue" or "help wanted"

3. Fork Repository: Create your own fork of the repository

4. Make Changes: Implement your changes following the project's coding standards

5. Submit Pull Request: Create a pull request with a clear description of changes

6. Review Process: Respond to feedback during the review process

7. Merge: Once approved, your changes will be merged

Code Contribution Standards

• Code Style: Follow the project's coding style guidelines

• Testing: Include appropriate tests for your changes

• Documentation: Update documentation to reflect your changes

• Commit Messages: Write clear, descriptive commit messages

• Issue References: Reference related issues in your pull request

Documentation Contributions

• Content Accuracy: Ensure technical accuracy of documentation

• Clarity: Write clear, concise explanations

• Examples: Include practical examples where appropriate

• Structure: Follow the documentation structure

• Language: Use consistent terminology and style

Translation Contributions

• Language Support: Help translate documentation and resources

• Consistency: Maintain consistent terminology across translations

• Cultural Context: Adapt examples for cultural relevance

• Technical Accuracy: Ensure technical meaning is preserved

• Review Process: Participate in translation review

Bounty Programs

Program	Focus	Reward Range	Application
BSV Bug Bounty	Security vulnerabilities	$100 - $10,000	Apply
BSV Feature Bounty	Feature implementation	$500 - $5,000	Apply
BSV Documentation Bounty	Documentation improvements	$100 - $1,000	Apply
BSV Translation Bounty	Resource translation	$50 - $500 per language	Apply

Community Recognition

Program	Description	Eligibility	Nomination
BSV Developer of the Month	Recognition for contributions	Active contributors	Nominate
BSV Open Source Awards	Annual awards for contributions	Project contributors	Nominate
BSV Community Champions	Recognition for community support	Community members	Nominate
BSV Developer Certification	Skills certification program	Developers with contributions	Apply

📢 Communication Channels

Official Channels

Channel	Purpose	Frequency	Subscribe
BSV Developer Newsletter	Development updates, resources	Bi-weekly	Subscribe
BSV Technical Blog	Technical articles, tutorials	Weekly	Read Blog
BSV Release Announcements	Software release notifications	As needed	Subscribe
BSV Security Advisories	Security notifications	As needed	Subscribe

Community Channels

Channel	Purpose	Moderation	Join
BSV Community Forum	General discussion	Community moderated	Join Forum
BSV Developer Chat	Real-time developer chat	Lightly moderated	Join Chat
BSV Regional Groups	Local community discussion	Community moderated	Find Groups
BSV Interest Groups	Topic-specific discussion	Community moderated	Find Groups

🌱 Mentorship and Education

Mentorship Programs

Program	Focus	Duration	Application
BSV Developer Mentorship	One-on-one developer mentoring	3-6 months	Apply
BSV Open Source Mentoring	Guidance for contributors	Project-based	Apply
BSV Student Mentorship	Support for student developers	Academic term	Apply
BSV Enterprise Mentoring	Guidance for enterprise developers	6-12 months	Apply

Educational Resources

Resource	Format	Level	Access
BSV Developer Academy	Online courses	Beginner to Advanced	Enroll
BSV Technical Workshops	Hands-on workshops	Intermediate	Register
BSV Certification Program	Certification courses	All levels	Learn More
BSV University Program	Academic curriculum	University	Learn More

🌐 International Communities

Regional Communities

Region	Languages	Local Resources	Contact
BSV North America	English	Meetups, conferences, resources	Visit
BSV Europe	Multiple European languages	Meetups, translations, resources	Visit
BSV Asia	Multiple Asian languages	Translations, local support	Visit
BSV Latin America	Spanish, Portuguese	Translations, local support	Visit
BSV Africa	Multiple African languages	Education, outreach	Visit

Translation Projects

Project	Languages	Contribution Needs	Join
BSV Documentation Translation	Multiple languages	Technical translation	Contribute
BSV Website Translation	Multiple languages	Website content translation	Contribute
BSV Educational Content	Multiple languages	Course translation	Contribute
BSV Developer Tools	Multiple languages	Tool interface translation	Contribute

📋 Community Guidelines

Code of Conduct

The BSV community follows a Code of Conduct to ensure a welcoming and productive environment:

1. Respectful Communication: Treat all community members with respect

2. Constructive Feedback: Provide constructive, helpful feedback

3. Inclusive Environment: Foster an inclusive environment for all participants

4. Focus on Technology: Maintain focus on technical discussion and development

5. Collaborative Spirit: Work collaboratively to advance the ecosystem

Read the full Code of Conduct

Discussion Guidelines

For productive community discussions:

1. Stay On Topic: Keep discussions relevant to the channel or thread

2. Be Specific: Ask specific questions with relevant details

3. Search First: Check if your question has been answered previously

4. Share Knowledge: Share your solutions and insights

5. Respect Privacy: Do not share private information

6. Avoid Speculation: Focus on technical facts rather than speculation

7. No Promotion: Avoid excessive self-promotion or spam

Reporting Issues

If you encounter issues within the community:

1. Code of Conduct Violations: Report to [email protected]

2. Security Vulnerabilities: Report to [email protected]

3. Website Issues: Report to [email protected]

4. Documentation Issues: Report via GitHub issues on the documentation repository

🔗 Getting Involved

For New Developers

If you're new to the BSV community:

1. Join Communication Channels: Join the Discord, forum, and relevant social media

2. Introduce Yourself: Share your background and interests in community channels

3. Explore Resources: Review documentation and educational resources

4. Attend Events: Participate in webinars, meetups, and online events

5. Start Small: Begin with small contributions to projects

6. Ask Questions: Don't hesitate to ask questions in appropriate channels

7. Find Mentors: Connect with experienced community members for guidance

For Experienced Developers

If you're an experienced developer:

1. Share Expertise: Help answer questions and provide guidance

2. Contribute to Projects: Make substantial contributions to core projects

3. Create Content: Develop tutorials, articles, or presentations

4. Mentor Others: Provide mentorship to new developers

5. Speak at Events: Present at conferences and meetups

6. Lead Initiatives: Start or lead community initiatives

7. Review Contributions: Help review pull requests and contributions

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Note: Community resources are continuously evolving. Check back regularly for updates and new opportunities to engage with the BSV developer community.