The Waku network is permissionless and decentralized, consisting of nodes. It is open for anyone to run their node, use the network, and contribute to its support. Please visit the [nwaku guide for operators](https://github.com/waku-org/nwaku/tree/master/docs/operators) to learn more.
By integrating Waku into your application, you can contribute by:
- Running a Waku node within your application.
- Reporting bugs and suggesting missing features to the development team.
- Inspiring other developers to explore and utilize Waku for [various use cases](/overview/use-cases).
Begin your journey by exploring [Waku's diverse platforms](/platform/overview) and start building today!
## Report a Bug
To report a bug, create an issue in the appropriate [GitHub repository](https://github.com/waku-org). Ensure no issue exists about the bug and include detailed steps to reproduce the bug.
## Request for a Feature
To request a new feature, create an issue in the appropriate [GitHub repository](https://github.com/waku-org). Ensure no issue exists about the feature and specify the use cases the feature can enable, allowing us to investigate and prioritize accordingly.
## Make a Pull Request
Community pull requests (PRs) are highly encouraged, but we recommend beginning with a feature request or posting on the [Vac Discourse forum](https://forum.vac.dev/) to gauge interest and gather feedback before proceeding with a PR.
[Vac](https://vac.dev/) drives Waku research, advancing through ongoing R&D. Vac is dedicated to developing modular p2p protocols for private, secure, and censorship-resistant communication. Explore Vac's open problems at <https://vac.dev/open-problems>.
