From 0e478493d1c7650aa63acee61c2e80498f32ebe2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Edwin Comino Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2026 12:14:08 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update Community Administration --- Community-Administration.md | 40 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 40 insertions(+) diff --git a/Community-Administration.md b/Community-Administration.md index 52dd13d..c68ac1e 100644 --- a/Community-Administration.md +++ b/Community-Administration.md @@ -1,3 +1,43 @@ +![wiki banner tagger](https://gitea.btcmap.org/teambtcmap/btcmap-general/raw/branch/main/wiki-images/wiki-banner-tagging.png) + +# Plot, tag and spotlight every Bitcoin community! + +Unlike OSM merchant data, communities live inside the BTC Map database and can only be edited by admins. Grab a keyboard, ping us on Matrix, or fire off an email if you’d like to join the admin crew and help get every Bitcoin community around the world on the map. + +# What you'll need + +- A computer with two monitors (makes life easier) +- Access to [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/) (OSM), [Gitea](https://gitea.btcmap.org/) and [Matrix](https://matrix.to/#/#btcmap:matrix.org) +- A careful eye and a bit of perseverance + +**Tip**: use the same handle on OSM, Gitea and Discord so we can ping you quickly if something looks odd + +If you'd like, we'll pair you with a buddy who will walk you through tagging your very first ticket. + +# Before you start + +Pop into the [Matrix #shadowy-supertaggers channel](https://matrix.to/#/#btcmap-taggers:matrix.org) and say hi. We'd love to get to know you a bit before you dive in. + +# Step-by-step workflow + +### 1. Log in to Gitea +### 2. Pick a ticket + Open any open issue → click “Assignees” on the right → choose yourself +### 3. Verify the merchant +Just like Bitcoin, it's "_don't trust but verify_". Search engines, the company website, Facebook and Instagram are your friends. +Rule of thumb: website data wins. +### 4. Check OSM + Click the “OpenStreetMap editor link” in the Gitea ticket. +Zoom in/out to see if the place is already mapped. + + + + + + + + + # Intro Unlike merchant data on OSM, only admins can edit communities, which are stored directly in the BTC Map DB.