Initial project setup.

.gitattributes

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+* text eol=lf
+*.jar -text
+*.bat -text
+*.pcap binary
+*.blocks binary
+*.dylib binary
+*.so binary

.github/issue_template.md

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+<!-- Have you done the following? -->
+<!--   * read the Code of Conduct? By filing an Issue, you are expected to -->  
+<!--     comply with it, including treating everyone with respect: -->
+<!--     https://github.com/PegasysEng/discv5/blob/master/CODE-OF-CONDUCT.md -->
+<!--   * Reproduced the issue in the latest version of the software -->
+<!--   * Duplicate Issue check:  https://github.com/search?q=+is%3Aissue+repo%3APegasysEng/discv5 -->
+<!-- Note:  Not all sections will apply to all issue types. -->
+
+### Description
+As an [Actor], I want [feature] so that [why]. 
+
+### Acceptance Criteria
+* [Criteria 1]
+
+### Steps to Reproduce (Bug)
+1. [Step 1]
+2. [Step 2]
+3. [Step ...]
+
+**Expected behavior:** [What you expect to happen]
+
+**Actual behavior:** [What actually happens]
+
+**Frequency:** [What percentage of the time does it occur?]
+
+### Versions (Add all that apply)
+* Software version: 
+* Java version: [`java -version`]
+* OS Name & Version: [`cat /etc/*release`]
+* Kernel Version: [`uname -a`]
+* Virtual Machine software & version: [`vmware -v`]
+* Docker Version: [`docker version`]
+* Cloud VM, type, size: [Amazon Web Services I3-large]
+
+### Additional Information

.github/pull_request_template.md

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+<!-- Thanks for sending a pull request! Please check out our contribution guidelines: -->
+<!-- https://github.com/PegaSysEng/discv5/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md -->
+
+## PR Description
+
+## Fixed Issue(s)
+<!-- Please link to fixed issue(s) here using format: fixes #<issue number> -->
+<!-- Example: "fixes #2" -->

.gitignore

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+*.bak
+*.swp
+*.tmp
+*~.nib
+*.iml
+*.launch
+*.swp
+*.log
+*.db
+.classpath
+.DS_Store
+.gradletasknamecache
+.externalToolBuilders/
+.gradle/
+.idea/
+.loadpath
+.metadata
+.prefs
+.project
+.recommenders/
+.settings
+.springBeans
+.vertx
+bin/
+local.properties
+target/
+tmp/
+build/
+out/
+*.vscode/
+*.rlib
+*.d
+*.a
+*.class
+
+

CLA.md

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+Sign the CLA
+=============
+
+This page is the step-by-step guide to signing the Consensys AG
+Individual Contributor License Agreement. 
+
+1. First and foremost, read [the current version of the CLA]. 
+   It is written to be as close to plain English as possible.
+
+2. Make an account on [GitHub] if you don't already have one.
+
+3. After creating your first pull request, you will see a merge
+   pre-requisite requiring to you read and sign the CLA.
+
+If you have any questions, you can reach us on [Gitter].
+
+[Gitter]: https://gitter.im/PegaSysEng/artemis
+[GitHub]: https://github.com/
+[the current version of the CLA]: https://gist.github.com/rojotek/978b48a5e8b68836856a8961d6887992

CODE-OF-CONDUCT.md

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+# Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct
+
+## Our Pledge
+
+In the interest of fostering an open and welcoming environment, we as
+contributors and maintainers pledge to making participation in our project and
+our community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body
+size, disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender identity and expression,
+level of experience, education, socio-economic status, nationality, personal
+appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity and orientation.
+
+## Our Standards
+
+Examples of behavior that contributes to creating a positive environment
+include:
+
+* Using welcoming and inclusive language
+* Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
+* Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
+* Focusing on what is best for the community
+* Showing empathy towards other community members
+
+Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants include:
+
+* The use of sexualized language or imagery and unwelcome sexual attention or
+  advances
+* Trolling, insulting/derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
+* Public or private harassment
+* Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or electronic
+  address, without explicit permission
+* Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a
+  professional setting
+
+## Our Responsibilities
+
+Project maintainers are responsible for clarifying the standards of acceptable
+behavior and are expected to take appropriate and fair corrective action in
+response to any instances of unacceptable behavior.
+
+Project maintainers have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or
+reject comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions
+that are not aligned to this Code of Conduct, or to ban temporarily or
+permanently any contributor for other behaviors that they deem inappropriate,
+threatening, offensive, or harmful.
+
+## Scope
+
+This Code of Conduct applies both within project spaces and in public spaces
+when an individual is representing the project or its community. Examples of
+representing a project or community include using an official project e-mail
+address, posting via an official social media account, or acting as an appointed
+representative at an online or offline event. Representation of a project may be
+further defined and clarified by project maintainers.
+
+## Enforcement
+
+Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be
+reported by contacting the project team at [[email protected]]. All
+complaints will be reviewed and investigated and will result in a response that
+is deemed necessary and appropriate to the circumstances. The project team is
+obligated to maintain confidentiality with regard to the reporter of an incident.
+Further details of specific enforcement policies may be posted separately.
+
+Project maintainers who do not follow or enforce the Code of Conduct in good
+faith may face temporary or permanent repercussions as determined by other
+members of the project's leadership.
+
+## Attribution
+
+This Code of Conduct is adapted from the [Contributor Covenant], version 1.4,
+available at https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/1/4/code-of-conduct.html
+
+[Contributor Covenant]: https://www.contributor-covenant.org
+[[email protected]]: mailto:[email protected]