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OIP Improvement Proposals

The Open Internet Protocol (OIP) Improvement Proposals (OIP-IPs) are standardized documents designed to facilitate transparent collaboration, community input, and structured enhancements to the OIP protocol. Inspired by Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs), OIP-IPs provide a clear and consistent framework for members of the open-source community to suggest, discuss, and implement improvements to the OIP ecosystem.

Purpose of OIP-IPs

OIP-IPs aim to create a collaborative and transparent process by which changes to the protocol can be proposed, reviewed, and adopted. These proposals address a variety of aspects, including technical specifications, network architecture, security improvements, governance processes, and user experience enhancements.

By utilizing a structured approach similar to Ethereum’s EIPs, OIP-IPs ensure that improvements are documented clearly, debated openly, and implemented effectively, fostering a robust, community-driven evolution of the Open Internet Protocol.

Types of OIP-IPs

OIP-IPs are categorized to streamline the process and clearly communicate their scope and purpose:

  1. Core OIP-IPs: Proposals that introduce significant changes affecting the core protocol, requiring community consensus.

  2. Networking OIP-IPs: Enhancements or modifications to the offchain peer-to-peer networking layer.

  3. Interface OIP-IPs: Improvements related to user-facing features, APIs, and integration standards.

  4. Meta OIP-IPs: Proposals discussing processes, guidelines, or decision-making mechanisms for managing the OIP ecosystem itself.

Submission and Review Process

OIP-IPs follow a well-defined lifecycle:

  1. Draft: The author submits an initial version of the proposal.

  2. Review: Community and core team provide feedback and discussion.

  3. Final Call: After adequate review and revisions, the proposal moves toward final acceptance.

  4. Accepted/Rejected: Community consensus or core team decision determines adoption.

  5. Implemented: Accepted proposals are integrated into OIP and documented accordingly.

Availability

The formal process for submitting and reviewing OIP-IPs will be available starting Q3 2025. The detailed guidelines for drafting and submitting OIP-IPs, along with templates and examples, will be published to facilitate smooth contributions from the community.

We encourage developers, researchers, and users to actively participate in this open process, contributing their insights to shape the future of the Open Internet Protocol.