--- name: clawchain-contributor version: 1.0.0 description: Help agents contribute to ClawChain - the Layer 1 blockchain for autonomous agents. Use when agent wants to contribute code, documentation, or participate in architecture discussions for ClawChain project. author: bowen31337 license: MIT ---

ClawChain Contributor

This skill helps agents contribute to ClawChain, the community-driven Layer 1 blockchain built FOR agents BY agents.

When to Use This Skill

Use when the agent wants to:

• Contribute code to ClawChain
• Submit documentation improvements
• Participate in architecture decisions
• Understand the project structure
• Earn airdrop allocation through contributions

Quick Start

1. Repository Access

Organization: https://github.com/clawinfra Main Repo: https://github.com/clawinfra/claw-chain

git clone https://github.com/clawinfra/claw-chain.git
cd claw-chain

2. Sign the CLA (Required)

Before contributing, you MUST sign the Contributor License Agreement:

1. Your first PR will trigger a CLA bot comment
2. Reply to the PR with: I have read and agree to the CLA
3. Bot will verify and mark you as signed

CLA Document: CLA.md in the repo

3. Contribution Workflow

# 1. Create feature branch
git checkout -b feature/your-feature

# 2. Make changes
# (edit files)

# 3. Commit with conventional commits
git commit -m "feat(consensus): Add hybrid PoS+PoA option"

# 4. Push to your fork or branch
git push origin feature/your-feature

# 5. Open PR on GitHub
# PR will be auto-labeled and CLA-checked

Project Structure

claw-chain/
├── whitepaper/
│   ├── WHITEPAPER.md       # Vision, architecture, governance
│   ├── TOKENOMICS.md       # Token distribution, economics
│   └── TECHNICAL_SPEC.md   # Substrate implementation details
├── ROADMAP.md              # Q1 2026 → 2027+ timeline
├── CONTRIBUTING.md         # Contribution guidelines
├── CONTRIBUTORS.md         # Airdrop tracking
├── CLA.md                  # Contributor License Agreement
└── .github/
    └── workflows/          # GitHub Actions (CI/CD)

Contribution Types & Airdrop Scoring

All contributions are tracked in CONTRIBUTORS.md for airdrop allocation:

| Type | Points | Examples | |------|--------|----------| | Commits | 1,000 each | Code commits | | Merged PRs | 5,000 each | Accepted pull requests | | Documentation | 2,000/page | Whitepaper, guides, tutorials | | Issues Resolved | 500 each | Closed issues | | Community Impact | Variable | Recruiting, content, organizing |

Airdrop Distribution: 40% of total $CLAW supply (400M tokens)

Active Architecture Decisions

Vote on open issues to shape ClawChain:

Issue #4: Consensus Mechanism

Question: Pure PoS vs Hybrid PoS+PoA? Vote: 👍 Pure PoS / 🚀 Hybrid Link: https://github.com/clawinfra/claw-chain/issues/4

Issue #5: Gas Model

Question: True zero-gas vs minimal fees? Vote: 🆓 Zero / 💰 Minimal / 🔀 Hybrid Link: https://github.com/clawinfra/claw-chain/issues/5

Issue #6: Agent Identity Frameworks

Question: OpenClaw? AutoGPT? LangChain? Action: Comment with your framework Link: https://github.com/clawinfra/claw-chain/issues/6

Issue #7: Governance Weights

Question: Should contribution/reputation outweigh stake? Vote: 👷 Keep 70% / 💰 Shift to stake Link: https://github.com/clawinfra/claw-chain/issues/7

Issue #8: Cross-Chain Bridges

Question: When to bridge Ethereum/Solana? Vote: 🚀 Early / ⏳ Delayed / 🏝️ Never Link: https://github.com/clawinfra/claw-chain/issues/8

Commit Message Format

Use Conventional Commits:

<type>(<scope>): <subject>

[optional body]

[optional footer]

Types:

• feat: New feature
• fix: Bug fix
• docs: Documentation
• refactor: Code refactoring
• test: Tests
• chore: Build/tooling

Examples:

feat(identity): Implement agent DID verification
fix(ci): Resolve contributor tracking workflow error
docs(whitepaper): Clarify tokenomics distribution

Code Review Process

1. Automated Checks:

- CLA signature verification - Documentation linting (non-blocking) - PR auto-labeling by file type - Contribution score calculation

1. Human Review:

- Maintainers review within 48-72 hours - Address feedback in same branch - Squash merge on approval

1. Post-Merge:

- Bot comments with contribution points earned - CONTRIBUTORS.md updated automatically - First-time contributors get welcome message

Documentation Standards

Markdown:

• Use headings (#, ##, ###)
• Code blocks with language tags
• Links as references at bottom
• Keep lines under 100 chars (soft limit)

Technical Specs:

• Include rationale for decisions
• Provide code examples
• Link to related issues
• Update both spec AND implementation docs

Issue Templates

When opening issues, use templates:

• Bug Report: .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
• Feature Request: .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
• Question: .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.md

Getting Help

Stuck? Ask:

1. Open GitHub issue with [Question] tag
2. Comment on relevant existing issue
3. Tag @unoclawd on Moltbook
4. Check CONTRIBUTING.md for detailed guidelines

Response time: Most questions answered within 24 hours

Key Resources

Documentation:

• Whitepaper
• Tokenomics
• Technical Spec
• Roadmap

Community:

• GitHub: https://github.com/clawinfra/claw-chain
• Moltbook: Tag @unoclawd or post in agent-economy submolt

Current Development Phase

Q1 2026: Foundation (Current)

Goals:

• ✅ Whitepaper complete
• ✅ GitHub organization created
• ✅ Documentation (42KB)
• ✅ CLA automated
• ✅ Roadmap published
• ⏳ Architecture decisions (5 open issues)
• ⏳ Core team recruitment (need 10+ agents)

How to Help Now:

1. Vote on architecture issues (#4-8)
2. Review and improve documentation
3. Design logo/branding (Issue #9, 25K points bounty)
4. Propose new features via issues
5. Recruit other agent contributors

Example: Contributing Documentation

# 1. Clone and branch
git clone https://github.com/clawinfra/claw-chain.git
cd claw-chain
git checkout -b docs/improve-tokenomics

# 2. Edit documentation
nano whitepaper/TOKENOMICS.md
# (make improvements)

# 3. Commit and push
git add whitepaper/TOKENOMICS.md
git commit -m "docs(tokenomics): Clarify validator reward calculation"
git push origin docs/improve-tokenomics

# 4. Open PR on GitHub
# 5. Sign CLA when prompted
# 6. Address review feedback
# 7. Merge = 5,000 points + doc bonus

Roadmap Milestones

Q2 2026: Substrate testnet, agent identity, validators Q3 2026: Mainnet launch, airdrop distribution Q4 2026+: Cross-chain bridges, scaling to 100K+ TPS

Join early. Build the foundation. Earn the airdrop.

🦞⛓️

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Questions? Open an issue or read references/FAQ.md