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title: Protocol SOPs

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# Protocol SOPs

### Issue Triage:

1. **New Issues:**
   - [ ] Regularly check for new issues in the repository.
   - [ ] Label issues with appropriate tags (bug, enhancement, feature, etc.).
   - [ ] Assign issues to the relevant team member or contributors.

2. **Issue Prioritization:**
   - [ ] Prioritize issues based on severity and impact.
   - [ ] Determine which issues need immediate attention and which can be scheduled for future releases.
   - [ ] Low priority issues can be marked as "Good first issue"

3. **Communication:**
   - [ ] Communicate with contributors to gather additional information on reported issues.
   - [ ] Provide updates and feedback to contributors about the status of their reported issues.

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### Release Management:

1. **Release Planning:**
   - [ ] Define the scope and features for the upcoming release.
   - [ ] Set a tentative release date.

2. **Branching:**
   - [ ] Create a release branch from the main development branch.
   - [ ] Ensure the release branch is stable for testing.

3. **Testing:**
   - [ ] Conduct thorough testing of new features and fixes.
   - [ ] Address any issues identified during testing.

4. **Documentation:**
   - [ ] Update release notes with details of changes.
   - [ ] Ensure documentation is up-to-date.

5. **Tagging and Versioning:**
   - [ ] Create a release tag for the version.
   - [ ] Update version numbers in relevant files.

6. **Deployment:**
   - [ ] Deploy the release to the appropriate environment.
   - [ ] Confirm the release is successfully deployed.

7. **Communication:**
   - [ ] Announce the release to the community.
   - [ ] Update relevant channels and documentation.

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### Bounty Management:

1. **Bounty Definition:**
   - [ ] Clearly define the scope and requirements of bounties.
   - [ ] Assign appropriate rewards for successful completion.

2. **Listing and Promotion:**
   - [ ] List active bounties on relevant platforms.
   - [ ] Promote bounties within the community and on social media.

3. **Evaluation and Reward Distribution:**
   - [ ] Review submitted work against bounty criteria.
   - [ ] Distribute rewards to contributors promptly.

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### Documentation:

1. **Documentation Review:**
   - [ ] Regularly review documentation for accuracy and completeness.
   - [ ] Update documentation to reflect any changes in the protocol.

2. **New Features/Changes:**
   - [ ] Document new features and changes introduced in each release.
   - [ ] Provide clear examples and use cases.

3. **Community Contributions:**
   - [ ] Encourage and document community contributions to documentation.
   - [ ] Credit contributors for their documentation contributions.

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### Contract Deploy / Upgrades:

1. **Contract Testing:**
   - [ ] Perform thorough testing of smart contracts.
   - [ ] Address any vulnerabilities or issues identified.

2. **Deployment Process:**
   - [ ] Plan and execute the deployment process.
   - [ ] Confirm the successful deployment of contracts.

3. **Community Notification:**
   - [ ] Notify the community about contract deployments and upgrades.
   - [ ] Provide relevant information about changes.

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### Subgraphs Deploy / Upgrades:

1. **Subgraph Definition:**
   - [ ] Clearly define the structure and purpose of subgraphs.
   - [ ] Ensure subgraphs align with the overall project goals.

2. **Testing:**
   - [ ] Test subgraphs in a controlled environment.
   - [ ] Verify subgraphs against real data sources.

3. **Deployment:**
   - [ ] Deploy subgraphs to the appropriate indexing service.
   - [ ] Confirm successful indexing.

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### Repo User/Config Management:

1. **Access Control:**
   - [ ] Regularly review and update repository access permissions.
   - [ ] Remove access for inactive or irrelevant contributors.

2. **Configuration Files:**
   - [ ] Maintain and update configuration files as needed.
   - [ ] Ensure consistency across development environments.

3. **User Support:**
   - [ ] Address user queries and issues related to repository usage.
   - [ ] Provide clear instructions for common configurations.
