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 For custom devnet configurations, go to `lean-quickstart/local-devnet/genesis/validator-config.yaml` and edit the file before running the command above. See `lean-quickstart`'s documentation for more details on how to configure the devnet.
 
+## Contributing
+
+We welcome contributions! Please read our [CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md) for guidelines on how to get involved.
+
 ## Philosophy
 
 Many long-established clients accumulate bloat over time. This often occurs due to the need to support legacy features for existing users or through attempts to implement overly ambitious software. The result is often complex, difficult-to-maintain, and error-prone systems.