> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://requestnetwork-update-banner.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Community

> Join the Request Network community, get support, and stay updated with the latest developments

## Request Network Community

Connect with developers, integrators, and the Request Network team across our community channels. Get help, share your projects, and stay updated with the latest developments.

## Community Channels

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  <Card title="💬 Discord" href="https://request.network/discord" icon="discord">
    **Join our Discord server**

    * Developer support and Q\&A
    * Integration help and guidance
    * Community showcases and demos
    * Real-time discussions with the team
    * Beta testing and feedback opportunities
  </Card>

  <Card title="🐦 Twitter/X" href="https://x.com/RequestNetwork" icon="twitter">
    **Follow @RequestNetwork**

    * Product announcements and updates
    * Feature releases and roadmap
    * Community highlights and showcases
    * Industry news and insights
    * Developer spotlights
  </Card>
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  <Card title="💼 LinkedIn" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/request-network" icon="linkedin">
    **Connect on LinkedIn**

    * Professional network updates
    * Business use case discussions
    * Partnership announcements
    * Industry thought leadership
    * Career opportunities
  </Card>

  <Card title="🔵 Bluesky" href="https://bsky.app/profile/requestnetwork.bsky.social" icon="bluesky">
    **Follow on Bluesky**

    * Alternative social platform
    * Community discussions
    * Technical updates
    * Decentralized social presence
  </Card>
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## Developer Resources

### GitHub Organization

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  <Card title="📂 Main Repository" href="https://github.com/RequestNetwork/requestNetwork" icon="github">
    **RequestNetwork Core**

    * Protocol implementation
    * Smart contracts
    * SDK packages
    * Issue tracking and contributions
  </Card>

  <Card title="🛠️ API Server" href="https://github.com/RequestNetwork/request-api" icon="code">
    **Request API**

    * API server implementation
    * Documentation and examples
    * Bug reports and feature requests
    * API development updates
  </Card>
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### Documentation & Guides

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  <Accordion title="📚 Technical Documentation">
    **Comprehensive Guides:**

    * [API Reference](/api-reference/authentication) - Complete API documentation
    * [Payment Types](/api-features/payment-types-overview) - Payment options and integration
    * [Use Case Guides](/use-cases/invoicing) - Specific implementation scenarios
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="🎥 Video Tutorials">
    **Learning Resources:**

    * Getting started with Request Network API
    * Building your first invoice application
    * Implementing webhook notifications
    * Advanced payment flow patterns

    *Video content available on our YouTube channel and documentation*
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="📖 Blog & Articles">
    **Educational Content:**

    * [Request Network Blog](https://request.network/blog) - Latest updates and insights
    * Technical deep dives and tutorials
    * Industry analysis and trends
    * Developer success stories and case studies
  </Accordion>
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## Support Options

### Developer Support

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  <Tab title="Community Support">
    **Free Community Help:**

    **Discord #dev-support Channel:**

    * Quick questions and troubleshooting
    * Integration guidance
    * Code reviews and feedback
    * Community-driven solutions

    **GitHub Issues:**

    * Bug reports and feature requests
    * Technical discussions
    * Documentation improvements
    * Open source contributions
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Professional Support">
    **Enterprise & Business Support:**

    **Direct Access:**

    * Priority support channels
    * Dedicated technical account management
    * Custom integration consultation
    * SLA-backed response times

    **Contact:** [enterprise@request.network](mailto:enterprise@request.network)
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Integration Consulting">
    **Expert Consultation:**

    **Services Available:**

    * Architecture review and planning
    * Custom integration development
    * Performance optimization
    * Security audit and recommendations

    **Contact:** [consulting@request.network](mailto:consulting@request.network)
  </Tab>
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## Community Guidelines

### Code of Conduct

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  **Respectful Community**

  Request Network is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful community for all developers and users.
</Info>

**Community Standards:**

* Be respectful and constructive in all interactions
* Help newcomers and share knowledge freely
* Stay on-topic and avoid spam or self-promotion
* Report issues or concerns to community moderators
* Follow platform-specific rules and guidelines

### Contributing

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  <Accordion title="📝 Documentation">
    **Help Improve Documentation:**

    * Fix typos and clarify explanations
    * Add examples and use cases
    * Translate content to other languages
    * Suggest new topics and guides

    **How to Contribute:** Submit pull requests to our documentation repositories
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="🐛 Bug Reports">
    **Report Issues Effectively:**

    * Provide clear reproduction steps
    * Include relevant code snippets
    * Specify environment and version details
    * Search existing issues before creating new ones

    **Where to Report:** GitHub Issues on relevant repositories
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="💡 Feature Requests">
    **Suggest New Features:**

    * Describe the use case and problem
    * Explain the proposed solution
    * Consider backwards compatibility
    * Engage in community discussion

    **Process:** GitHub Discussions or Discord feature-requests channel
  </Accordion>
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## Events & Meetups

### Regular Events

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  <Card title="🎤 Developer Office Hours" icon="calendar">
    **Monthly Community Calls**

    * Direct access to the development team
    * Q\&A sessions and technical discussions
    * Product roadmap updates
    * Community showcase presentations

    **Schedule:** First Thursday of each month
  </Card>

  <Card title="🏗️ Hackathons & Competitions" icon="trophy">
    **Community Challenges**

    * Regular hackathons and building competitions
    * Prize pools for innovative integrations
    * Mentorship from Request Network team
    * Showcase opportunities for winners

    **Updates:** Announced via Discord and social media
  </Card>
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### Conference Presence

**Industry Events:**

* ETHGlobal events and hackathons
* Blockchain developer conferences
* Fintech and payments industry events
* Web3 developer workshops and meetups

## Community Showcase

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  <Tab title="🏆 Featured Projects">
    **Community Built Solutions:**

    * Innovative payment applications
    * Creative use case implementations
    * Open source tools and libraries
    * Educational content and tutorials

    **Submit Your Project:** Share in Discord #showcase channel
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="📊 Integration Stories">
    **Success Stories:**

    * Business transformation case studies
    * Technical implementation deep dives
    * Performance and scalability achievements
    * Developer journey narratives

    **Share Your Story:** Contact us for feature opportunities
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="🛠️ Community Tools">
    **Developer-Built Resources:**

    * SDK extensions and wrappers
    * Integration templates and boilerplates
    * Testing and development tools
    * Analytics and monitoring solutions
  </Tab>
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## Stay Updated

### Newsletter & Updates

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  <Card title="📧 Developer Newsletter" icon="envelope">
    **Monthly Technical Updates**

    * New feature announcements
    * Integration guides and tutorials
    * Community highlights
    * Technical best practices

    [Subscribe to Newsletter →](https://request.network/newsletter)
  </Card>

  <Card title="🔔 Release Notifications" icon="bell">
    **Real-time Updates**

    * API updates and new endpoints
    * Breaking changes and migrations
    * Security updates and patches
    * Documentation improvements

    **Follow:** GitHub releases and Discord announcements
  </Card>
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## What's Next?

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  <Card title="🚀 Get Started" href="/api-setup/getting-started" icon="rocket">
    Start building with Request Network today
  </Card>

  <Card title="💬 Join Discord" href="https://request.network/discord" icon="discord">
    Connect with the developer community
  </Card>

  <Card title="📚 Explore Use Cases" href="/use-cases/invoicing" icon="book">
    Discover what you can build
  </Card>
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