[bisq-network/growth] Proposed payment method addition process and estimated timelines (#206)

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Wed Nov 18 02:19:30 CET 2020


### Proposed payment method addition process and estimated timelines

Part of the [Payment Method Maintainer](https://github.com/bisq-network/roles/issues/38) role is to develop a process for payment methods to be added.

I have documented my proposal below for discussion / comments.

As the role requires input from a numerous Bisq Teams I keen to ensure quick progress though all stages, therefore, I have also proposed estimated timescales. I am keen to speed up what appears occasionally to have been a prolonged process.

In order to achieve the proposed timelines for multiple concurrent payment methods. I am keen to avoid discussions that require significant changes to existing trade protocols.  While such discussions and proposals are useful to the development of Bisq I feel these discussions fall outside the role of Payment Method Maintainer and are best discussed as separate issues. Payments that have little to no change in existing trade protocols needed can be added quickly and will keep resources required to a minimum.

The below proposal has just been created from my current understanding of the role and is therefore, a work in progress, I welcome any feedback.



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**0-60 days**
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1. User requests payment method on Bisq channel; GitHub, Twitter, Reddit, Telegram, KeyBase, Bisq Community etc  

2. User directed to create issue on [Bisq-Network>Growth>Issues](https://github.com/bisq-network/growth/issues)  using the '[Issue: New payment method](https://github.com/bisq-network/growth/issues/new?assignees=&labels=re%3Apayment-method&template=add_payment_method.md&title=)' template, or in some instances Payment Method Maintainer will create it on their behalf.

3. Issue discussed by all interested stakeholders with regards to if payment methods meets the ‘[requirements of a payment method](https://github.com/bisq-network/bisq/issues/4757#issuecomment-727711700)’ to be added to Bisq.

4. Payment Method Maintainer recommends one of the following:
        
        a. Payment method not to be added to Bisq.
        b. Payment method to be added to Bisq.


**61-90 days**
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5.	If Payment Method Maintainer recommends against adding the payment method then user can submit proposal to the DAO for a vote.  

6.	If Payment Method Maintainer recommends payment method to be added to Bisq they will at bisq-network/mediators and @bisq-network/arbitrators informing them of the intention to add the new payment method along with the proposed requirements; limits, aging, signing requirement, required fields, etc.
        
        a.	If no objections payment method will be prioritized for addition.

7.	If @bisq-network/mediators or @bisq-network/arbitrators have concerns these can be discussed. 
        
        a.	If rough consensus reached payment method will be prioritized for addition.
        b.	If rough consensus not reached payment method, Payment Method Maintainer, will put the issue to DAO vote.  



**91-150 days**
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8.	If Payment Method Maintainer recommends against a payment method to be added, or if the DAO vote against adding a payment method, the payment method will not be considered for addition for at least 12 months. This will be documented on the payment methods roadmap.

9.	If Payment Method Maintainer recommends a payment method to be added, or if the DAO vote for adding a payment method, the payment method will be prioritized for addition and added to the roadmap. The Payment Method Maintainer will then:

        a.	Package the required information to make it easy for @bisq-network/bisq-devs to add the payment method
        b.	Update Bisq Wiki to include payment method information.


**0-150 days from payment method being added**
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10.	Once new payment method added Payment Method Maintainer will liaise with @bisq-network/growth to promote the new payment method on various channels; website, wiki, twitter, reddit, telegram, bisq community etc.
  
11.	Once the new payment method is launched Payment Method Maintainer will assist with the onboarding and and snagging required during its first 6 months with a view to maximize it’s adoption, or, in adverse situations it’s retirement.

12.	Payment Method Maintainer will then report on status, KPIs, metrics of any new payment methods added. 


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