Prometheus Protocol Wiki: Community & Contribution

Prometheus Protocol Wiki: Community & Contribution The Prometheus Protocol is more than a piece of software; it is a foundational layer for a new, sovereign web. Its success depends on a vibrant, engaged, and collaborative community of developers and architects. This section provides the resources for you to join the mission.

5.1 Contribution Guide We welcome and encourage contributions, from fixing typos to architecting new features. To ensure a smooth and effective process, please adhere to the following guidelines.

Coding Standards & Style

Our codebase follows the StandardJS style guide for JavaScript and adheres to PEP 8 for any Python scripts.

All new functions and classes must be accompanied by comprehensive JSDoc/Docstring comments explaining their purpose, parameters, and return values.

Commit messages should follow the Conventional Commits specification.

Submitting Issues & Pull Requests

Issues: Before starting work on a new feature or bug fix, please check the existing issues to see if it's already being discussed. If not, open a new issue to outline the problem or proposal.

Fork & Branch: Fork the repository and create a new, descriptively named branch for your work (e.g., feat/add-new-crypto-primitive or fix/resolve-did-cache-bug).

Testing: All contributions must be accompanied by relevant unit tests to validate their functionality. The existing test suite must pass completely. Run tests locally using npm test.

Pull Request: Submit a pull request against the main branch. In the PR description, link to the issue it resolves and provide a clear summary of the changes.

5.2 Protocol Governance The Prometheus Protocol SDK is a living project. Its core standards and features are governed by a transparent, community-driven process that aligns with the wider EmPower1 Ecosystem.

The Process

Discussion: A proposal for a change to the protocol standard is first discussed as an issue in the main repository.

Formal Proposal (PIP): If the idea gains traction, it is formalized as a Protocol Improvement Proposal (PIP). This detailed document outlines the technical specification and rationale for the change.

Review & Ratification: The PIP is reviewed by the core maintainers and the community. Major changes that affect the underlying blockchain layer may be escalated to the formal on-chain governance process of the DigiSocialBlock.

Implementation: Once a PIP is ratified, it is scheduled for implementation in a future version of the SDK.

5.3 Showcase & Use Cases This section highlights projects and applications that are being built using the Prometheus Protocol. It serves as a source of inspiration and a testament to the power of sovereign digital identity.

(This section would be curated over time and would feature short descriptions and links to community projects.)

Case Study: The Nexus Protocol

Project: A decentralized social media platform.

How it uses Prometheus:

User accounts are DIDs, eliminating traditional logins and platform lock-in.

"Following" another user is a public attestation stored on-chain.

Direct messaging uses DID Documents to establish end-to-end encrypted communication channels.

Case Study: Aura - The Thought Sanctuary

Project: A private, AI-enhanced application for deep thought.

How it uses Prometheus:

All user notes and canvases are encrypted locally using keys derived from the user's DID.

The optional cloud sync feature uses the consent module to ensure the user grants explicit, revocable permission for their encrypted data blob to be stored.

(Have a project you've built with Prometheus? Submit a PR to add it to our showcase!)