The goal of restructuring the README file for the Luminex Ordinal/Iscription Express Backend is to enhance readability, organization, and accessibility for users and contributors. Here's a proposed structure that aligns with common README standards and best practices:
- Introduction
- Features
- Getting Started
- API Documentation
- Schema Definitions
- Error Handling
- Contributing
- License
A brief introduction to the Luminex Ordinal/Iscription Express Backend, highlighting its purpose and significance within the bitcoin ecosystem.
A section detailing the core features of the backend service, including parent/child provenance inscription minting, reinscription, delegate inscription, and metadata/metaprotocol integration.
Instructions on how to get started with the project, including installation, configuration, and running the application.
Steps to clone the repository and install dependencies.
Guidelines on setting up environment variables and configuring the application for both development and production environments.
Commands to start the application and access the server.
An overview of the API documentation, including base URLs and available endpoints categorized by functionality.
A high-level description of what the API does and who it's for.
Information on the base URLs for accessing the API in different environments.
Detailed descriptions of each endpoint, including method, endpoint path, description, request body (if applicable), and expected response.
Endpoints related to fetching status information about the system, such as Bitcoin prices and fee rates.
Details on the endpoint for retrieving the current Bitcoin price.
Details on the endpoint for fetching the average fee rate of the last 15 blocks.
Details on the endpoint for getting a recommendation for the optimal block fee rate.
Details on the endpoint for splitting a large UTXO from the admin wallet.
Endpoints for creating new inscriptions, including text, file, and delegate inscriptions, and generating sending ordinals PSBTs.
Details on the endpoint for creating a new text inscription.
Details on the endpoint for creating a new file inscription.
Details on the endpoint for creating a new delegate inscription.
Details on the endpoint for generating a new Bitcoin transaction PSBT for sending ordinals.
Endpoints for estimating the costs associated with creating inscriptions.
Details on the endpoint for estimating the cost of creating a text inscription.
Details on the endpoint for estimating the cost of creating a file inscription.
Details on the endpoint for estimating the cost of creating a delegate inscription.
Descriptions of the schemas used in the API, including TextInscription, FileInscription, DelegateInscription, and SendingOrdialBtcPsbt.
Information on how the API handles errors, including the structure of error responses.
Guidelines for contributing to the project, including how to submit pull requests and report issues.
Details on the license under which the project is released, including a link to the full license text.
This structured approach ensures that readers can easily find the information they need, whether they're looking for a quick overview, detailed instructions on getting started, or specifics about the API documentation and schema definitions.
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