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 # Tips for a successful Pull Request
 1. Squash your commits -- Keep the changes simple to read.
 2. Run the schema check -- Make sure the changes are valid!
+3. Sign your commit -- Makes it easier to verify. 
+4. Bonus: add your pgp fingerprint to your MNT `auth:      pgp  <pgp-fingerprint>`
 3. ???
 4. Profit!