MIP-0001: MIP Purpose and Process

[christopherwxyz]

This discussion is for review and feedback on MIP-0001: MIP Purpose and Process.

Full text: mips/MIP-0001-mip-process.md

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Summary

MIP-0001 defines the Makechain Improvement Proposal process — the primary mechanism for proposing protocol changes, documenting design rationale, and creating a durable decision record.

It specifies:

• Required document structure and YAML frontmatter format
• MIP categories (Standards Track, Meta, Informational)
• Status lifecycle (Draft → Review → Final / Withdrawn)
• Numbering and naming conventions
• The role of editors and the review workflow

Author: @christopherwxyz

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Please review and share feedback on the proposal.