Adding contributing doc

CONTRIBUTING.md

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+# Contributing to the OP Stack Specifications
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+## Using GitHub Discussions
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+We encourage you to utilize the [GitHub Discussions section](https://github.com/ethereum-optimism/specs/discussions) for engaging with the core developers. Here’s how you can make the most of it:
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+### Questions about the Current Specification
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+- If you have questions or need clarifications regarding the current specifications, please start a discussion under the [Q&A category](https://github.com/ethereum-optimism/specs/discussions/categories/q-a).
+- This is the place to ask detailed questions about how things work today and to understand the existing specs better.
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+### Discussing Experimental Features Under Development
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+- For experimental features that are currently in development, use the [general category](https://github.com/ethereum-optimism/specs/discussions/categories/general) to ask questions, seek clarifications, or offer suggestions.
+- This is a collaborative space to discuss ongoing developments and how they could impact the future of Ethereum Optimism.
+- Engage directly with core developers working on these features and contribute to shaping their progress.
+
+### Proposing New Experimental Features
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+- Interested in proposing new features or experimental ideas? Start a discussion to gather feedback and input from the community.
+- Outline your proposal clearly, providing enough context and reasoning to facilitate productive discussions.
+- Engage with feedback to refine your proposal based on community input.
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+Using Discussions is a fantastic way to connect with other contributors, understand the breadth and depth of ongoing work, and make your contributions more impactful. We look forward to your questions, ideas, and discussions!
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+Thank you for contributing to the OP Stack!

README.md

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 ## Contributing
 
-We welcome your contributions. 
+We welcome your contributions. Read through [CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md) for a general overview of the contributing process for this repository.
 
 ### Dependencies