Make repo DIF-community-ready: badges, CoC, issue templates

- Add DIF Contributor and W3C CCG Member badges to README
- Update Contribute section with DIF Discord + CCG links
- Add explicit DIF Code of Conduct reference to README and CONTRIBUTING.md
- Add branch naming conventions and licensing section to CONTRIBUTING.md
- Create 3 new issue templates: bug report, feature request, DID method discussion

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>

Author: chrishooooo-netizen

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md

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+---
+name: Bug Report
+about: Report a bug in the reference implementation or tooling
+title: "[BUG] "
+labels: bug
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## Component
+
+*(e.g., @trailprotocol/core, CLI, examples)*
+
+## Description
+
+What happened?
+
+## Expected Behavior
+
+What did you expect to happen?
+
+## Steps to Reproduce
+
+1.
+2.
+3.
+
+## Environment
+
+- **OS:**
+- **Node.js version:**
+- **@trailprotocol/core version:**
+
+## Additional Context
+
+*(Logs, screenshots, related issues)*

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/did_method_discussion.md

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+---
+name: DID Method Discussion
+about: Start a discussion about the did:trail method design, interoperability, or ecosystem alignment
+title: "[DISCUSSION] "
+labels: discussion
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## Topic
+
+What aspect of `did:trail` do you want to discuss?
+
+## Context
+
+Why is this discussion relevant? Reference related standards, working groups, or implementations if applicable.
+
+## Your Perspective
+
+What is your position or question?
+
+## Related Standards / Specifications
+
+*(e.g., DIF TAAWG, W3C CCG, other DID methods, EU AI Act articles)*
+
+## Discussion Points
+
+- [ ]
+- [ ]
+- [ ]
+
+---
+*Cross-posting to [W3C CCG](mailto:public-credentials@w3.org) or [DIF Discord](https://discord.gg/decentralized-identity) is encouraged for broader community input.*

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md

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+---
+name: Feature Request
+about: Suggest a new feature or enhancement
+title: "[FEATURE] "
+labels: enhancement
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## Summary
+
+What feature or enhancement are you proposing?
+
+## Motivation
+
+Why is this needed? What problem does it solve?
+
+## Proposed Solution
+
+How should this work? Include API examples, DID document changes, or specification updates if applicable.
+
+## Alternatives Considered
+
+What other approaches did you consider?
+
+## Specification Impact
+
+Does this require changes to the `did:trail` specification? If so, which sections?
+
+- [ ] DID Method Syntax (Section 4)
+- [ ] DID Document Structure (Section 5)
+- [ ] Method Operations (Section 6)
+- [ ] Trust Extensions (Section 7)
+- [ ] Other:

CONTRIBUTING.md

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 ## Code of Conduct
 
-Be constructive. Technical disagreement is welcome; personal attacks are not.
+This project adheres to the [DIF Code of Conduct](https://github.com/decentralized-identity/org/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md). By participating, you agree to uphold its principles of open, inclusive, and collaborative engagement.
+
+In short: Be constructive. Technical disagreement is welcome; personal attacks are not. Assume good intent. If conflicts arise, follow the [DIF escalation process](https://github.com/decentralized-identity/org/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md#reporting-guidelines).
 
 ## Community
 
-TRAIL is developed in coordination with the [Decentralized Identity Foundation (DIF)](https://identity.foundation) and presented in the Trusted AI Agents Working Group (TAAWG). Join the [DIF Discord](https://identity.foundation/discord) to connect with other contributors.
+TRAIL is developed in coordination with:
+
+- **[Decentralized Identity Foundation (DIF)](https://identity.foundation)** - Join the [DIF Discord](https://discord.gg/decentralized-identity) to connect with other contributors. Relevant channels: `#did-methods`, TAAWG working group channels.
+- **[W3C Credentials Community Group (CCG)](https://www.w3.org/community/credentials/)** - Mailing list: [public-credentials@w3.org](mailto:public-credentials@w3.org). Archive: [lists.w3.org](https://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-credentials/)
+
+## Branch Naming
+
+When submitting PRs, please use one of these branch prefixes:
+
+- `spec/` - Specification changes (e.g., `spec/add-key-rotation-section`)
+- `feat/` - New features or examples (e.g., `feat/python-resolution-example`)
+- `fix/` - Bug fixes (e.g., `fix/typo-in-did-syntax`)
+- `docs/` - Documentation improvements (e.g., `docs/update-roadmap`)
+
+## Licensing
+
+By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the project's dual license:
+- **Specification contributions** (`.md` files in `spec/`): [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
+- **Code contributions**: [MIT License](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)
 
 ## Contact
 

README.md

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 [![W3C DID Core 1.0](https://img.shields.io/badge/W3C-DID%20Core%201.0-blue)](https://www.w3.org/TR/did-core/)
 [![VC Data Model 2.0](https://img.shields.io/badge/W3C-VC%202.0-blue)](https://www.w3.org/TR/vc-data-model-2.0/)
+[![DIF Contributor](https://img.shields.io/badge/DIF-Contributor-blue)](https://identity.foundation)
+[![W3C CCG Member](https://img.shields.io/badge/W3C%20CCG-Member-blue)](https://www.w3.org/community/credentials/)
 [![License: CC BY 4.0](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-CC%20BY%204.0-lightgrey.svg)](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
 [![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/Code-MIT-green.svg)](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)
 [![Status: Draft](https://img.shields.io/badge/Spec-v1.1.0--draft-orange)](https://github.com/trailprotocol/trail-did-method/issues)
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 ## Contribute
 
-We welcome contributions, questions, and challenges. If you find a flaw in the specification — that's exactly what we want to know.
+We welcome contributions, questions, and challenges. If you find a flaw in the specification - that's exactly what we want to know.
 
 - **Open an issue** for specification questions, security concerns, or improvement suggestions
-- **Join the discussion** at the W3C Credentials Community Group: [public-credentials@w3.org](mailto:public-credentials@w3.org)
+- **Submit a PR** - see [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for guidelines, branch naming, and review process
+- **Join DIF Discord** - connect with contributors in the [DIF Discord](https://discord.gg/decentralized-identity) (#did-methods, TAAWG channels)
+- **Join W3C CCG** - discuss `did:trail` on the mailing list: [public-credentials@w3.org](mailto:public-credentials@w3.org)
 - **Contact the author:** christian.hommrich@trailprotocol.org
 
-See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for guidelines.
+This project follows the [DIF Code of Conduct](https://github.com/decentralized-identity/org/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md).
 
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