hacktoberfest 2024 MD Docs Update (#367)

Co-authored-by: Tania Chakraborty <[email protected]>

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -11,6 +11,41 @@ There are many ways to be an open source contributor, and we're here to help you
 
 This guide is for you.
 
+## 🎉 Hacktoberfest 2024 🎉
+
+`web5-rs` is a participating in Hacktoberfest 2024! We’re so excited for your contributions, and have created a wide variety of issues so that anyone can contribute. Whether you're a seasoned developer or a first-time open source contributor, there's something for everyone.
+
+### Here's how you can get started:
+1. Read the [code of conduct](https://github.com/taniashiba/web5-rs/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
+2. Choose a task from this project's Hacktoberfest issues in our [Project Hub](https://github.com/TBD54566975/web5-rs/issues/322). Each issue has the 🏷️ `hacktoberfest` label.
+5. Comment ".take" on the corresponding issue to get assigned the task.
+6. Fork the repository and create a new branch for your work.
+7. Make your changes and submit a pull request.
+8. Wait for review and address any feedback.
+
+### 🏆 Leaderboard & Prizes
+Be among the top 10 with the most points to snag custom swag just for you from our TBD shop! To earn your place in the leaderboard, we have created a points system that is explained below. As you complete tasks, you will automatically be granted a certain # of points.
+
+#### Point System
+| Weight | Points Awarded | Description |
+|---------|-------------|-------------|
+| 🐭 **Small** | 5 points | For smaller tasks that take limited time to complete and/or don't require any product knowledge. |
+| 🐰 **Medium** | 10 points | For average tasks that take additional time to complete and/or require some product knowledge. |
+| 🐂 **Large** | 15 points | For heavy tasks that takes lots of time to complete and/or possibly require deep product knowledge. |
+
+#### Prizes
+Top 10 contributors with the most points will be awarded TBD x Hacktoberfest 2024 swag. The Top 3 contributors will have special swag customized with your GitHub handle in a very limited design. (more info in our Discord)
+
+
+
+### 👩‍ Need help?
+Need help or have questions? Feel free to reach out by connecting with us in our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/tbd) to get direct help from our team in the `#hacktoberfest` project channel.
+
+Happy contributing!
+
+---
+
+
 ## Development Prerequisites
 
 ___***UPDATE TABLE OF PROJECT DEPS AND INSTALLATION NOTES***___

README.md

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 This monorepo houses the core components of the Web5 platform containing the core Rust code with Kotlin bindings. It features libraries for building applications with decentralized identifiers (DIDs), verifiable credentials (VCs), presentation exchange (PEX), and much more.
 
+## 🎉 Hacktoberfest 2024 🎉
+
+`web5-rs` is a participating project in Hacktoberfest 2024! We’re so excited for your contributions, and have created a wide variety of issues so that anyone can contribute. Whether you're a seasoned developer or a first-time open source contributor, there's something for everyone.
+
+### To get started:
+1. Read the [contributing guide](https://github.com/taniashiba/web5-rs/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md).
+2. Read the [code of conduct](https://github.com/taniashiba/web5-rs/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
+3. Choose a task from this project's Hacktoberfest issues in our [Project Hub](https://github.com/TBD54566975/web5-rs/issues/322) and follow the instructions. Each issue has the 🏷️ `hacktoberfest` label.
+
+Have questions? Connecting with us in our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/tbd) in the `#hacktoberfest` project channel.
+
+---
 
 ## Table of Contents
 - [Features](#features)