How to Contribute to an Open-Source AI Crypto Trading Bot on GitHub

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An MIT-licensed, Claude-powered cryptocurrency trading bot is open for public contributions on GitHub, welcoming developers, traders, writers, and testers. The project is described as a fully documented and honestly evaluated system, with its core question of whether it holds a tradeable edge still unresolved. Key areas needing help include DevOps setup, machine-learning modelling, risk management, dashboard development, and documentation. Contributors can get started by cloning the repository and running it locally on testnet, with a standard GitHub pull request workflow in place. Non-coders can also participate by reporting bugs, suggesting strategies, or improving documentation.

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