---
xip: 0
title: XIP purpose, process, and guidelines
discussions-to: https://community.xmtp.org/t/xip-0-xip-purpose-process-guidelines/475
status: Living
type: Process
author: Matt Galligan (@mg0716), et al
created: 2022-02-22
updated: 2024-03-19
---
## What is an XIP?
XIP stands for XMTP Improvement Proposal.
An XIP is a design document that provides information to the XMTP community about:
- A new feature for XMTP
- An improvement to XMTP processes or environment
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