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 Since Scapy can be slow and memory consuming, we try to limit CPU and
 memory usage, particularly in parts of the code often called.
 
+## What to contribute?
+
+You want to spend to time working on Scapy but have no (or little)
+idea what to do? You can look for open issues
+[labeled "contributions wanted"](https://github.com/secdev/scapy/labels/contributions%20wanted).
+
+If you have any ideas of useful contributions that you cannot (or do
+not want to) do yourself, open an issue and use the label
+"contributions wanted".
+
+Once you have chosen a contribution, open an issue to let other people
+know you're working on it (or assign the existing issue to yourself)
+and track your progress. You might want to ask whether you're working
+in an appropriate direction, to avoid the frustration of seeing your
+contribution rejected after a lot of work.
+
 ## Reporting issues
 
 ### Questions