From 9f7df866c7b28bb7e64c4a0709bd8eb42c610c74 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Edwin Comino Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2026 18:27:44 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update Tagging Merchants --- Tagging-Merchants.md | 16 ++++------------ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/Tagging-Merchants.md b/Tagging-Merchants.md index 36a09e6..f07538c 100644 --- a/Tagging-Merchants.md +++ b/Tagging-Merchants.md @@ -2,23 +2,15 @@ # Introduction -[BTCMap.org](https://btcmap.org) uses an open source dataset provided by [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org). If you are serious about supporting Bitcoin adoption in your area, you should consider opening an OSM account and contributing to our mission to enable Bitcoiners to easily find places to spend sats anywhere on the planet. - -# Copyright - -https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright - -> OSM contributors are reminded never to add data from any copyrighted sources (e.g. Google Maps or printed maps) without explicit permission from the copyright holders. +[BTCMap.org](https://btcmap.org) runs on the open-source treasure trove that is [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org) (OSM). If you want Bitcoiners to find places to blow sats anywhere on the planet, grab an OSM account and start mapping, no excuses. # Noobs 🙂 -If you only want to add a few places and you aren't planning to maintain them, there is a [simple form](https://btcmap.org/add-location) you can fill in and our community will add your data to the OSM database. Our resources are limited, so please consider learning how to add and edit data on OSM yourself if you have time. +Only adding a handful of spots and don't plan to babysit them? Fill in the [quick-add form](https://btcmap.org/add-location) and the community will queue it for you. Resources are tight, so if you’ve got an hour to spare, level-up and learn to edit OSM yourself. -If you want to verify information on an existing location, there is also a [simple form](https://btcmap.org/verify-location) to do that. +If you want to verify information on an existing location, there is also a [simple form](https://btcmap.org/verify-location) for that too. -You can learn more about OSM tagging in the [Beginners Guide](https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Beginners%27_guide). We have also made a [walkthrough video](https://rumble.com/v1ldybp-how-to-create-an-entry-on-openstreetmap..html). - -You can also slide into the [BTC Map Matrix](https://matrix.to/#/#btcmap-taggers:matrix.org) if you have any questions. You'll be editing like a Shadowy Supertagger in no time! +Got questions? Hop into the [BTC Map Matrix](https://matrix.to/#/#btcmap-taggers:matrix.org) room and we’ll sort you out. # Shadowy Supertaggers 🥷