# Are Blockchain-Related Lists Permitted in the Awesome Collection? > Discover if blockchain related lists are allowed in the sindresorhus awesome collection. Find out the explicit rule from the pull request checklist. - Repository: [Sindre Sorhus/awesome](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome) - Tags: faq - Published: 2026-07-07 --- **No, blockchain-related lists are explicitly prohibited in the sindresorhus/awesome collection according to the mandatory pull request checklist.** The sindresorhus/awesome repository maintains a curated collection of high-quality "awesome" lists across various technology domains. Contributors must adhere to strict submission guidelines that explicitly ban certain categories to maintain quality and focus. Understanding these restrictions is essential before submitting a new list to the collection. ## The Explicit Prohibition in [`pull_request_template.md`](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome/blob/main/pull_request_template.md) The restriction against blockchain content is codified at line 39 of the repository's contribution workflow. In [`pull_request_template.md`](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome/blob/main/pull_request_template.md), the mandatory submission checklist includes the specific requirement: - **No blockchain-related lists** This line appears as a checklist item that contributors must acknowledge before submitting. When opening a pull request, authors check off all items confirming compliance with every rule. Because this prohibition is mandatory, any submission containing blockchain-focused content will be rejected immediately. Maintainers will close pull requests that violate this rule, requesting removal of such entries before reconsideration. ## What Counts as a Blockchain-Related List? The prohibition applies broadly to any list specifically focused on blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, or distributed ledger systems. The Awesome collection maintains this ban to ensure the repository remains focused on general-purpose programming tools, libraries, and resources rather than speculative technology sectors. ### Examples of Prohibited Entries Entries with the following themes would violate the policy: - **"Awesome Blockchain"** - General blockchain project collections - **"Awesome Crypto"** - Cryptocurrency resources and tools - **"Awesome Web3"** - Decentralized web technologies specifically tied to blockchain infrastructure - **"Awesome Smart Contracts"** - If focused primarily on blockchain-based contract development If you include such an entry in your submission, the checklist will flag it as a violation: ```markdown - [Blockchain](https://github.com/example/awesome-blockchain#readme) - A curated list of blockchain projects. ``` ## Correct Format for Permitted Lists Allowed submissions must follow the standard Awesome list format while excluding blockchain content. A valid entry includes a dash, title-cased link, and concise description ending with a period. For example, a permitted programming language list follows this structure: ```markdown - [Rust](https://github.com/rust-unofficial/awesome-rust#readme) - Curated list of Rust resources, libraries, and tools. ``` This format demonstrates the clean, descriptive style required for all approved entries. Contributors should ensure their lists focus on established programming languages, frameworks, or general software development tools rather than emerging blockchain-specific ecosystems. ## Summary - **Blockchain-related lists are banned** by explicit policy in [`pull_request_template.md`](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome/blob/main/pull_request_template.md) at line 39. - **Violations result in immediate PR closure** by maintainers, regardless of list quality. - **Prohibited topics** include blockchain, cryptocurrency, crypto, and related Web3 infrastructure lists. - **Valid submissions** must follow the standard dash-link-description format and focus on general software development resources. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Can I submit a list about cryptocurrency tools? No, any list specifically focused on cryptocurrency or blockchain technology violates the "No blockchain-related lists" rule in the pull request template. Even if the list contains high-quality development tools, the blockchain focus places it outside the Awesome collection's permitted scope. You should host such lists independently rather than submitting them to sindresorhus/awesome. ### Why does the Awesome collection ban blockchain lists? While the repository does not explicitly state the rationale in the contribution guidelines, the prohibition at line 39 of [`pull_request_template.md`](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome/blob/main/pull_request_template.md) reflects a curation decision to maintain focus on established programming ecosystems. This restriction helps prevent the repository from becoming saturated with lists related to rapidly changing speculative technology sectors. The rule ensures the collection remains focused on general-purpose software development resources. ### What happens if I submit a blockchain list by accident? Maintainers will close your pull request without merging if it contains blockchain-related content. The checklist item serves as an automatic filter, and reviewers actively verify compliance against the [`pull_request_template.md`](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome/blob/main/pull_request_template.md) requirements. If you accidentally include such a list, you must remove the entry and resubmit, ensuring your contribution adheres to all mandatory requirements including the blockchain prohibition. ### Are Web3 or decentralized finance (DeFi) lists allowed? No, Web3 and DeFi lists fall under the blockchain-related category prohibition. Since these technologies are fundamentally built on blockchain infrastructure, lists specifically curated for Web3 development tools or DeFi protocols would trigger the "No blockchain-related lists" check. Lists covering general peer-to-peer networking or decentralized systems not tied to blockchain may be acceptable if they do not reference cryptocurrency or distributed ledger technology.