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CONTRIBUTING.md

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+## How to contribute
+
+1. Read [SIP-1](sips/sip-1.md).
+1. Fork the `sips` [repository](https://github.com/sui-foundation/sips).
+1. Copy the [SIP template](TEMPLATE.md), using a temporary filename in the format `sips/sip-temporary_title.md`, into the `sips` directory.
+1. Fill in the template, ensuring you follow the comments inside.
+1. Assets may be embedded into the SIP. Include these assets in the `assets` directory, in a subdirectory named `sip-temporary_title`.
+1. Submit a Pull Request to the `sips` [repository](https://github.com/sui-foundation/sips) from your forked repository.
+
+## Next steps
+
+If your PR is correctly formulated, the status will be moved to `Draft` and a SIP number will be assigned. At this point, it has officially entered the SIP process. Continue to follow the instructions in [SIP-1](sips/sip-1.md) as your SIP makes its way through the process.

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README.md

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+# Sui Improvement Proposals (SIPs)
+
+## What is SIP?
+
+SIP stands for Sui Improvement Proposal. A SIP is a design document that details a new feature for Sui, its processes, or the ecosystem. It provides the basis for the Sui community to propose a new idea and to assess its merits, its feasability and the implementation details.
+
+## How do I create a SIP?
+
+Read the [contribution guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md).
+
+## Where can I discuss SIPs?
+
+- Discussions on active SIPs are located at https://sips.sui.io/comments-active
+- Ideas for SIPs (pre-SIPs) are located at https://sips.sui.io/comments-ideas
+
+## How do I provide feedback on the SIP process?
+
+If you have comments regarding the SIP process, rather than with a specific SIP, please [raise an issue](https://github.com/sui-foundation/sips/issues/new/choose).

TEMPLATE.md

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+| SIP-Number          | <Leave this blank; it will be assigned by a SIP Editor> |
+| ---:                | :--- |
+| Title               | <Must be short; maximum 64 characters> |
+| Description         | <Must be one sentence that briefly describes the SIP; maximum 160 characters> |
+| Author              | <A list of the authors' real names or aliases, plus either their GitHub usernames (in parentheses) or email addresses (in angle brackets)> |
+| Editor              | <Leave this blank; it will be assigned by a SIP Editor> |
+| Type                | <Standard, Process, Informational> |
+| Category            | <Optional, only needed for Type=Standard; Core, Networking, Interface, Framework, Application> |
+| Created             | <Date created, in ISO 8601 format (YYYY-MM-DD)> |
+| Comments-URI        | <Leave this blank; it will be assigned by a SIP Editor> |
+| Status              | <Leave this blank; it will be assigned by a SIP Editor> |
+| Requires            | <Optional; SIP number(s), comma separated> |
+
+```
+REMOVE THIS BLOCK BEFORE SUBMITTING SIP
+
+Please read SIP-1 before using this template.
+
+For new SIPs, this template can be copied and filled in.
+
+Note that some headers will be assigned by the SIP Editor; you should leave these fields blank.
+
+Headers that are not required should be removed from the document.
+
+Before submitting, please delete all comments from the template, including this one.
+```
+
+## Abstract
+
+```
+REMOVE THIS BLOCK
+
+This section is mandatory, but is usually expanded as the SIP progresses.
+```
+
+## Motivation
+
+```
+REMOVE THIS BLOCK
+
+This section is mandatory.
+
+At the early stages of the SIP, this section is important in order to describe the current problem and how the SIP aims to overcome it.
+```
+
+## Specification
+
+```
+REMOVE THIS BLOCK
+
+This section is mandatory.
+```
+
+## Rationale
+
+```
+REMOVE THIS BLOCK
+
+This section is mandatory.
+
+It should be used to explain how the SIP's design was arrived at, and what the pros and cons of this approach are.
+```
+
+## Backwards Compatibility
+
+```
+REMOVE THIS BLOCK
+
+This section is mandatory, but it may simply state that there are no issues with backwards compatability.
+
+If there are backwards incompatabilities, it should be detailed how these will addressed.
+```
+
+## Test Cases
+
+```
+REMOVE THIS BLOCK
+
+This section is optional.
+
+It is usually recommended to not include test cases when first submitting the SIP, and instead focus on the design and problem statement.
+```
+
+## Reference Implementation
+
+```
+REMOVE THIS BLOCK
+
+This section is optional.
+
+It is usually recommended to not include a reference implementation when first submitting the SIP, and instead focus on the design and problem statement.
+```
+
+## Security Considerations
+
+```
+REMOVE THIS BLOCK
+
+This section is mandatory, but it may simply state "None" if there are no relevant considerations.
+```
+
+## Copyright
+
+```
+REMOVE THIS BLOCK
+
+This section is optional but recommended.
+```