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+# Contributing to RustChain
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to RustChain! This document provides guidelines for contributing to the project.
+
+## 🎯 Ways to Contribute
+
+### Code Contributions
+- **Bug fixes**: Find and fix issues in the codebase
+- **Features**: Implement new features or improvements
+- **Documentation**: Improve or add documentation
+- **Tests**: Add test coverage for existing code
+- **Refactoring**: Improve code quality and maintainability
+
+### Non-Code Contributions
+- **Bug reports**: Report issues you encounter
+- **Feature requests**: Suggest new features or improvements
+- **Documentation feedback**: Help improve the documentation
+- **Community support**: Help others in issues and discussions
+
+## 🏆 Bounty Program
+
+RustChain offers bounties for contributions! Check out:
+- [Open bounty issues](https://github.com/Scottcjn/Rustchain/labels/bounty)
+- [First contribution bounty](https://github.com/Scottcjn/Rustchain/issues/48) - Earn 10 RTC for your first merged PR!
+
+## 🚀 Getting Started
+
+### 1. Fork and Clone
+```bash
+# Fork the repository on GitHub, then:
+git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/Rustchain.git
+cd Rustchain
+```
+
+### 2. Create a Branch
+```bash
+git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
+# or
+git checkout -b fix/your-bug-fix
+```
+
+### 3. Make Your Changes
+- Follow the existing code style
+- Add comments for complex logic
+- Update documentation if needed
+- Test your changes against the live network
+
+### 4. Test Your Changes
+```bash
+# Test against the live network
+curl -sk https://50.28.86.131/health
+
+# For miner changes, test with:
+python3 miners/linux/rustchain_linux_miner.py --wallet test-wallet --dry-run
+```
+
+### 5. Commit Your Changes
+```bash
+git add .
+git commit -m "type: brief description of changes"
+```
+
+**Commit message format:**
+- `feat:` for new features
+- `fix:` for bug fixes
+- `docs:` for documentation changes
+- `refactor:` for code refactoring
+- `test:` for adding tests
+- `chore:` for maintenance tasks
+
+### 6. Push and Create PR
+```bash
+git push origin feature/your-feature-name
+```
+
+Then create a Pull Request on GitHub with:
+- **Clear title** describing the change
+- **Description** explaining what and why
+- **Reference** to any related issues (e.g., "Closes #123")
+- **Testing evidence** if applicable
+
+## 📋 Code Guidelines
+
+### Python Code Style
+- Follow [PEP 8](https://pep8.org/) style guidelines
+- Use meaningful variable and function names
+- Add docstrings to functions and classes
+- Keep functions focused and small
+- Handle errors gracefully
+
+### Shell Scripts
+- Use `#!/bin/bash` shebang
+- Quote variables: `"$variable"`
+- Check command success: `|| exit 1`
+- Add comments for complex logic
+
+### Documentation
+- Use clear, concise language
+- Include code examples where helpful
+- Keep line length under 80-100 characters
+- Use Markdown formatting consistently
+
+## 🧪 Testing
+
+### Manual Testing
+Before submitting a PR:
+1. **Test against live network**: Ensure your changes work with the production network
+2. **Test edge cases**: Try unusual inputs and scenarios
+3. **Cross-platform check**: Test on multiple platforms if possible (Linux, macOS)
+4. **Documentation check**: Verify any documentation changes are accurate
+
+### For Miner Changes
+```bash
+# Test miner runs without errors
+python3 miners/linux/rustchain_linux_miner.py --wallet test --dry-run
+
+# Verify API connectivity
+curl -sk https://50.28.86.131/health
+curl -sk https://50.28.86.131/epoch
+```
+
+## 📝 Pull Request Process
+
+1. **One PR per feature/fix**: Keep PRs focused on a single change
+2. **Small commits**: Break large changes into logical commits
+3. **Update documentation**: Add or update docs for new features
+4. **Resolve conflicts**: Rebase on latest `main` if needed
+5. **Respond to feedback**: Address reviewer comments promptly
+
+### PR Checklist
+- [ ] Code follows project style guidelines
+- [ ] Changes tested against live network
+- [ ] Documentation updated (if applicable)
+- [ ] Commit messages follow format guidelines
+- [ ] No unnecessary files included (logs, cache, etc.)
+- [ ] PR description is clear and complete
+
+## 🔍 Code Review
+
+### What to Expect
+- Maintainers will review your PR within a few days
+- You may be asked to make changes
+- Be patient and respectful in discussions
+- Reviews help improve code quality
+
+### Common Review Feedback
+- Code style issues
+- Missing error handling
+- Insufficient testing
+- Documentation gaps
+- Performance concerns
+
+## 🌟 First-Time Contributors
+
+Welcome! We're excited to have you. Here are some tips:
+
+1. **Start small**: Pick a `good first issue` or make a small documentation improvement
+2. **Ask questions**: Don't hesitate to ask for clarification in issues or PRs
+3. **Read existing code**: Understand the patterns before making changes
+4. **Be patient**: Learning a new codebase takes time
+
+### Good First Issues
+Look for issues labeled:
+- [`good first issue`](https://github.com/Scottcjn/Rustchain/labels/good%20first%20issue)
+- [`help wanted`](https://github.com/Scottcjn/Rustchain/labels/help%20wanted)
+- [`documentation`](https://github.com/Scottcjn/Rustchain/labels/documentation)
+
+## 💰 Claiming Bounties
+
+### For Bounty Issues
+1. **Check availability**: Ensure no one is already assigned
+2. **Comment intent**: Let maintainers know you're working on it
+3. **Follow requirements**: Meet all acceptance criteria
+4. **Include wallet**: Add your RTC wallet address in the PR description
+
+### Bounty Format in PR
+```markdown
+## Bounty Claim
+- Issue: #XX
+- RTC Wallet: your-wallet-name
+```
+
+## 📧 Questions?
+
+- **GitHub Issues**: For bug reports and feature requests
+- **GitHub Discussions**: For questions and general discussion
+- **Pull Requests**: For code and documentation contributions
+
+## 🙏 Thank You!
+
+Every contribution, no matter how small, helps make RustChain better. We appreciate your time and effort!
+
+---
+
+**RTC Value**: 1 RTC ≈ $0.10 USD  
+**Live Network**: https://50.28.86.131  
+**Explorer**: https://rustchain.org/explorer
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+# RustChain Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
+
+## General Questions
+
+### What is RustChain?
+
+RustChain is the first blockchain that rewards vintage hardware for being old, not fast. Unlike traditional Proof-of-Work systems that favor the newest and most powerful hardware, RustChain's Proof-of-Antiquity consensus mechanism gives higher rewards to older, authentic vintage hardware.
+
+### Why should I care about RustChain?
+
+- **Preserve computing history**: Your old PowerPC G4 or Pentium 4 can mine productively
+- **Environmental benefit**: Repurpose existing hardware instead of e-waste
+- **Fair rewards**: Older hardware gets higher multipliers (up to 2.5×)
+- **Accessible**: No expensive ASIC miners or GPU farms required
+
+### What does "Proof-of-Antiquity" mean?
+
+Proof-of-Antiquity (PoA) is RustChain's consensus mechanism that:
+1. Authenticates your hardware using fingerprinting techniques
+2. Detects emulation attempts
+3. Rewards based on hardware age (older = higher multiplier)
+4. Prevents gaming the system through emulation
+
+## Getting Started
+
+### How do I start mining?
+
+**Quick Start (Recommended):**
+```bash
+curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Scottcjn/Rustchain/main/install-miner.sh | bash
+```
+
+The installer auto-detects your system and sets everything up. See [Quick Start](README.md#-quick-start) in the README for details.
+
+### What hardware can I mine with?
+
+**Supported platforms:**
+- Linux: Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, RHEL (x86_64, ppc64le, ppc)
+- macOS: 12+ (Intel, Apple Silicon, PowerPC G3/G4/G5)
+- IBM POWER8 systems
+- Any x86_64 CPU
+
+**Best multipliers (highest rewards):**
+- PowerPC G4 (2.5×)
+- PowerPC G5 (2.0×)
+- PowerPC G3 (1.8×)
+- IBM POWER8 (1.5×)
+- Pentium 4 (1.5×)
+
+### Do I need a special wallet?
+
+No external wallet is required initially. The miner uses a wallet name/ID you provide during installation. Your RTC balance is tracked on-chain by this wallet name.
+
+For trading wRTC on Solana, you'll need a Solana wallet (Phantom, Solflare, etc.).
+
+### How much can I earn?
+
+Base earnings: **0.12 RTC per epoch** (standard modern hardware)
+
+With multipliers:
+- PowerPC G4: ~0.30 RTC/epoch (2.5× multiplier)
+- Core 2 Duo: ~0.16 RTC/epoch (1.3× multiplier)
+- Modern CPU: ~0.12 RTC/epoch (1.0× baseline)
+
+**Note:** Epoch timing varies. Multipliers decay 15%/year to prevent permanent advantages.
+
+## Technical Questions
+
+### How do I check my RTC balance?
+
+```bash
+curl -sk "https://50.28.86.131/wallet/balance?miner_id=YOUR_WALLET_NAME"
+```
+
+Replace `YOUR_WALLET_NAME` with your miner's wallet name.
+
+### Why use `-sk` flags with curl?
+
+The RustChain node may use a self-signed SSL certificate. The `-sk` flags tell curl to skip certificate verification. This is safe for checking blockchain data.
+
+### How do I stop/start the miner?
+
+**Linux (systemd):**
+```bash
+systemctl --user stop rustchain-miner     # Stop
+systemctl --user start rustchain-miner    # Start
+systemctl --user status rustchain-miner   # Check status
+```
+
+**macOS (launchd):**
+```bash
+launchctl stop com.rustchain.miner       # Stop
+launchctl start com.rustchain.miner      # Start
+launchctl list | grep rustchain          # Check status
+```
+
+### Where are the miner logs?
+
+**Linux:**
+```bash
+journalctl --user -u rustchain-miner -f
+```
+
+**macOS:**
+```bash
+tail -f ~/.rustchain/miner.log
+```
+
+### How do I uninstall?
+
+```bash
+curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Scottcjn/Rustchain/main/install-miner.sh | bash -s -- --uninstall
+```
+
+This removes the miner service, virtualenv, and all installed files.
+
+### What is RIP-PoA?
+
+RIP-PoA (RustChain Improvement Proposal - Proof of Antiquity) is the specification for hardware fingerprinting and emulation detection. It includes:
+- CPU architecture detection
+- Hardware UUID verification
+- Entropy collection (randomness tests)
+- Timing analysis to detect virtualization
+
+See [`CPU_ANTIQUITY_SYSTEM.md`](CPU_ANTIQUITY_SYSTEM.md) for technical details.
+
+## wRTC & Trading
+
+### What is wRTC?
+
+wRTC is RustChain Token (RTC) wrapped on Solana. It enables:
+- Trading on Solana DEXs (Raydium, Jupiter)
+- Bridging to/from BoTTube credits
+- Broader DeFi integration
+
+**Canonical wRTC details:**
+- Mint: `12TAdKXxcGf6oCv4rqDz2NkgxjyHq6HQKoxKZYGf5i4X`
+- Decimals: 6
+- Network: Solana mainnet
+
+### How do I get wRTC?
+
+1. **Buy on Raydium:** [Swap SOL → wRTC](https://raydium.io/swap/?inputMint=sol&outputMint=12TAdKXxcGf6oCv4rqDz2NkgxjyHq6HQKoxKZYGf5i4X)
+2. **Bridge from BoTTube:** [BoTTube Bridge](https://bottube.ai/bridge)
+
+### How do I verify I'm buying real wRTC?
+
+**Always verify the mint address:**
+```
+12TAdKXxcGf6oCv4rqDz2NkgxjyHq6HQKoxKZYGf5i4X
+```
+
+- Decimals must be **6**
+- Never trust ticker-only matches
+- Use [DexScreener](https://dexscreener.com/solana/8CF2Q8nSCxRacDShbtF86XTSrYjueBMKmfdR3MLdnYzb) or [Raydium](https://raydium.io) directly
+
+### What's the current wRTC price?
+
+Check live prices:
+- [DexScreener](https://dexscreener.com/solana/8CF2Q8nSCxRacDShbtF86XTSrYjueBMKmfdR3MLdnYzb)
+- [Raydium Pool](https://raydium.io/swap/?inputMint=sol&outputMint=12TAdKXxcGf6oCv4rqDz2NkgxjyHq6HQKoxKZYGf5i4X)
+
+Internal reference rate: **1 RTC ≈ $0.10 USD**
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### My miner keeps stopping
+
+**Check logs first:**
+```bash
+# Linux
+journalctl --user -u rustchain-miner -n 50
+
+# macOS
+tail -50 ~/.rustchain/miner.log
+```
+
+**Common causes:**
+- Network connectivity issues
+- Python virtualenv corruption (try reinstalling)
+- Node endpoint down (check https://50.28.86.131/health)
+
+### "Connection refused" errors
+
+The RustChain node may be temporarily unavailable. Try:
+```bash
+curl -sk https://50.28.86.131/health
+```
+
+If this fails, wait 5-10 minutes and retry. The network is still in active development.
+
+### My multiplier seems wrong
+
+Hardware multipliers are based on:
+1. CPU architecture detection
+2. Manufacturing year
+3. Decay factor (15%/year from baseline)
+
+Use the vintage CPU detection script to see how your hardware is scored:
+```bash
+python3 cpu_vintage_architectures.py
+```
+
+### Installation fails on macOS
+
+**Common issue:** Missing Command Line Tools
+
+**Fix:**
+```bash
+xcode-select --install
+```
+
+Then retry the installer.
+
+### Python version issues
+
+RustChain requires Python 3.6+ (3.8+ recommended).
+
+Check your version:
+```bash
+python3 --version
+```
+
+For vintage PowerPC systems, Python 2.5+ is supported but Python 3 is preferred.
+
+### Virtualenv not found
+
+The installer creates a virtualenv at `~/.rustchain/venv`. If it's missing:
+
+```bash
+rm -rf ~/.rustchain
+# Then reinstall:
+curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Scottcjn/Rustchain/main/install-miner.sh | bash
+```
+
+## Contributing & Bounties
+
+### How can I contribute?
+
+See [`CONTRIBUTING.md`](CONTRIBUTING.md) for guidelines. We welcome:
+- Bug fixes
+- Documentation improvements
+- Feature implementations
+- Test coverage
+- Platform support (FreeBSD, other architectures)
+
+### Are there bounties available?
+
+Yes! Check:
+- [Bounty issues](https://github.com/Scottcjn/Rustchain/labels/bounty) on GitHub
+- [First contribution bounty](https://github.com/Scottcjn/Rustchain/issues/48) - 10 RTC for your first merged PR
+- [Community bounties](https://github.com/Scottcjn/rustchain-bounties)
+
+### I found a bug, what do I do?
+
+1. Check [existing issues](https://github.com/Scottcjn/Rustchain/issues) first
+2. If it's new, [open an issue](https://github.com/Scottcjn/Rustchain/issues/new)
+3. Include:
+   - Your platform (OS, architecture)
+   - Miner logs
+   - Steps to reproduce
+
+## Advanced Topics
+
+### Can I run multiple miners?
+
+Yes, but each needs a unique wallet name:
+
+```bash
+# Miner 1
+python3 miners/linux/rustchain_linux_miner.py --wallet miner-1
+
+# Miner 2
+python3 miners/linux/rustchain_linux_miner.py --wallet miner-2
+```
+
+**Note:** Running multiple miners on the same hardware may be detected and penalized.
+
+### How does emulation detection work?
+
+RustChain uses several techniques:
+- Timing analysis (emulators are slower/faster in predictable ways)
+- CPUID/hardware flags inspection
+- Entropy collection and randomness tests
+- Memory access patterns
+
+See [`CPU_ANTIQUITY_SYSTEM.md`](CPU_ANTIQUITY_SYSTEM.md) for technical details.
+
+### Can I mine on a Raspberry Pi?
+
+Raspberry Pis (ARM architecture) are supported but receive standard multipliers (1.0×-1.2×) since they're modern hardware. They're great for 24/7 mining due to low power consumption.
+
+### What about Docker/VMs?
+
+Mining in Docker containers or VMs may work but could trigger emulation detection since the hardware signatures differ from bare metal. Bare metal installation is strongly recommended.
+
+### Where can I see the blockchain explorer?
+
+Live explorer: https://rustchain.org/explorer
+
+View:
+- Recent blocks
+- Active miners
+- Transaction history
+- Network stats
+
+## Community & Support
+
+### Where can I get help?
+
+- **Discord:** https://discord.gg/VqVVS2CW9Q
+- **GitHub Issues:** [Report bugs or ask questions](https://github.com/Scottcjn/Rustchain/issues)
+- **Moltbook:** https://www.moltbook.com/u/sophia
+- **X/Twitter:** [@RustchainPOA](https://x.com/RustchainPOA)
+
+### Is there a roadmap?
+
+See [`RUSTCHAIN_GROWTH_90DAY.md`](RUSTCHAIN_GROWTH_90DAY.md) for the 90-day growth plan.
+
+Key milestones:
+- Expanded platform support
+- Enhanced emulation detection
+- More vintage architecture support
+- DeFi integrations
+
+### Who maintains RustChain?
+
+RustChain is developed by [Elyan Labs](https://bottube.ai) and the open-source community. Lead developer: Scott ([@Scottcjn](https://github.com/Scottcjn))
+
+---
+
+## Still have questions?
+
+- Join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/VqVVS2CW9Q)
+- Check the [full documentation](docs/)
+- [Open an issue](https://github.com/Scottcjn/Rustchain/issues/new)
+
+**Happy mining! 🔥**