Welcome to the Zig Bitcoin community! We're a group of developers passionate about implementing Bitcoin protocols and tools using the Zig programming language. Our goal is to create robust, efficient, and educational Bitcoin software that leverages Zig's unique features.

Zig offers several advantages for Bitcoin development:

• Reasonable Safety with Performance: Zig provides compile-time safety without sacrificing runtime performance, crucial for Bitcoin applications.
• Simplicity: Zig's "only one obvious way to do things" philosophy aligns well with Bitcoin's need for clear, auditable code.
• Low-level Control: Zig allows fine-grained control over memory and system resources, essential for optimizing Bitcoin software.
• Cross-compilation: Easily compile Bitcoin tools for various platforms without complex setups.
• Clear Error Handling: Zig's error handling model helps create more robust Bitcoin software.

Learn more about our initiative at bitcoinzig.org.

We're actively developing several Bitcoin-related projects in Zig:

1. bitcoin-primitives: Core Bitcoin primitives implemented in Zig, including base58, bech32, and more.

2. btczee: A full Bitcoin protocol implementation in Zig, including a node, wallet, and miner.

3. coconut: A Cashu wallet and mint implementation in Zig, exploring Bitcoin-based digital cash protocols.

4. libsecp256k1-zig: Zig bindings for the libsecp256k1 library, essential for Bitcoin cryptography.

We welcome contributions from Zig developers of all skill levels! Here's how you can get started:

1. Explore our repositories: Check out the projects listed above and find one that interests you.

2. Join the discussion: Open issues for questions, suggestions, or bug reports.

3. Contribute code: Submit pull requests to help improve our projects. Don't worry if you're new to Bitcoin – it's a great way to learn!

4. Spread the word: Help us grow the Zig Bitcoin community by sharing our projects with other Zig enthusiasts.

New to Bitcoin or Zig? Here are some resources to get you started:

• Zig Language Documentation
• Bitcoin Developer Guide
• Mastering Bitcoin

We strive to maintain a welcoming and inclusive community. Please adhere to the following guidelines:

• Be respectful and considerate in all interactions.
• Focus on constructive criticism and collaborative problem-solving.
• Follow best practices for code quality, testing, and documentation.
• Respect the licensing terms of our projects and dependencies.

For any questions, suggestions, or discussions about Zig Bitcoin projects, please open an issue in the relevant repository or reach out to us via:

• GitHub Discussions
• Zig Bitcoin Website
• Zig Bitcoin Telegram