Working draft Structure

Structure of the new standard (EIP):

  • Metadata

  • Simple summary (optional) - what

  • Abstract

  • Motivation - why

  • Specification

  • Rationale

  • Backward compatibility

  • Test cases

  • Implementation

  • Security considerations

  • Copyright

Common mistakes:

  • not reading EIP1

  • spelling & grammatical errors

  • avoiding community feedback

  • mixing too much motivation into the abstract

  • too focused on a single-use case

  • abandoning work

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vnu4m4bBqCs

Further reading

  • A comprehensive guide on writing and submitting an EIP https://medium.com/ethereum-magicians/comprehensive-guide-on-writing-and-submitting-an-eip-9474163771f0

  • Guidelines on How to write EIP https://anettrolikova.medium.com/guide-on-how-to-write-perfect-eip-70488ad70bec

  • What is EIP, and how can I create one? Ethereum Standards EIP ERC FAQs https://medium.com/coinmonks/what-the-heck-is-eip-and-how-can-i-create-one-ethereum-standards-eip-erc-faqs-2fd1194eebe0

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