Workgroups
Workgroups are formed by community members who join forces to achieve a common goal. They have different structures and goals. On this page we list some of the more active workgroups and some tips to get you started, if you wish to contribute to any of them.
Core Team
Description
As stewards of the project, the Core Team manages and maintains infrastructure where centralization cannot be avoided (domains, website, github repositories...). Its members act as mediators as they see fit and aim to weigh consensus in the community, perpetuating the quality interactions that made Monero the successful project it is today. The Core Team does not and has never received any financial compensation.
Where to start
The Core Team is a closed workgroup; it's not possible to join unless invited.
Chatrooms and Contacts
Community Workgroup
Description
This workgroup is used by the community to organize and coordinate. Start here if you are a non-coder who wants to contribute to Monero.
Where to start
The best way to start contributing to this workgroup is to join the chatrooms and introduce yourself, stating your interests and the skills you would like to offer to the community.
Chatrooms and Contacts
- Chat:
#monero-community
- Website: www.communityworkgroup.org
Development Workgroup
Description
This workgroup unites Monero developers working on the wallets and daemon maintained by the Core Team. It consists of two main parts: the CLI team and the GUI team. These teams coordinate using two different chatrooms.
Where to start
It's a good idea to take a look at open issues on both repositories to have an idea of what could be fixed or improved. Both codebases, but especially the core repository, can be quite challenging, so it's suggested to first write in the chatroom introducing yourself, your skills, and to what you wish to contribute.
Chatrooms and Contacts
Website Workgroup
Description
This dev-focused workgroup coordinates the development of the website. Most members are also part of the Development Workgroup. The Website Workgroup was mostly created to have discussions related to the website all in one place.
Where to start
It's always a good idea to join the chatroom and talk directly with the members of the workgroup, but if you prefer to get started by yourself, take a look at the readme in the GitHub repository. It contains step by step instructions to edit every single part of this website.
Chatrooms and Contacts
Localization Workgroup
Description
One of the oldest Monero Workgroups, it's formed by contributors working on translating Monero-related software and documentation. It's strongly suggested to contact the workgroup before working on translations.
Where to start
Contact the workgroup on the chatroom or open an issue on the GitHub repository. You can also start translating immediately using the Weblate platform. Just make sure to read the guide for translators first.
Chatrooms and Contacts
- Chat:
#monero-translations - Localization platform: Weblate
Monero Outreach
Description
This workgroup is focused on getting Monero out there, gathering artists, writers, and anyone who wishes to make Monero known to the world.
Where to start
The members of the Outreach Workgroup heavily use Telegram for coordination and matrix/freenode in minor part. If you want to help, you can contact the workgroup on one of these channels. It is quite structured, so you'll probably be directed to a coordinator.
Chatrooms and Contacts
- Telegram chat: monerooutreach
- Chat:
#monero-outreach
Research Lab
Description
As the name suggests, the Monero Research Lab is the workgroup focused on Monero-related research. It's formed by scientists finding ways to improve Monero's protocol and features. Most of the protocol improvements that make Monero amazing, like CLSAG and Bulletproofs, are the result of the efforts of this workgroup.
Where to start
Join the chatroom below and state your interests and your skills. Research is always ongoing, and somebody will point you in the right direction.
Chatrooms and Contacts
Monero Space
Description
Monero Space is an active, project-focused Monero workgroup that provides services to the Monero community. It hosts popular resources and organizes events such as Monero Meet.
Where to start
The workgroup can be contacted by writing to their chatroom on Freenode.
Chatrooms and Contacts
- Chat:
#monero-space - Website: monero.space
- Flarum: forum.monero.space
Monero Policy Working Group
Description
Monero Policy Working Group is a loosely formed quorum of individuals with an interest in interacting with regulators, policy makers, and the wider financial services sector to ensure broad understanding of Monero’s component technologies, especially with regards to its compatibility with evolving regulatory and compliance requirements.
Where to start
If you would like to take part or follow policy discussions, join matrix/freenode chatroom.
Chatrooms and Contacts
- Chat:
#monero-policy - Email:
policy[at]getmonero[dot]org - Website: moneropolicy.org
Malware Response Workgroup
Description
The Malware Response Workgroup provides resources and live support for multiple types of Monero-related malware.
Where to start
Most of the activity of this workgroup happens on the IRC chat. If you wish to contribute, just join the channel to ask questions or provide support.
Chatrooms and Contacts
- Chat:
#monero-mrw - Website: mrw.getmonero.org