Add docs for listing on decred.org

README.md

@@ -5,8 +5,6 @@
 [![Go Report Card](https://goreportcard.com/badge/github.com/decred/vspd)](https://goreportcard.com/report/github.com/decred/vspd)
 [![Release](https://img.shields.io/github/release/decred/vspd.svg?style=flat-square)](https://github.com/decred/vspd/releases/latest)
 
-## Overview
-
 <img src="./docs/img/stakey.png" align="right" />
 
 [First announced in 2020](https://blog.decred.org/2020/06/02/A-More-Private-Way-to-Stake/),
@@ -61,6 +59,9 @@ requests, and a number of remote servers which host voting wallets. For more
 information about deploying vspd, check out
 [deployment.md](./docs/deployment.md).
 
+The process for listing a new VSP on [decred.org](https://decred.org/vsp/), and
+consequently in Decrediton, is detailed in [listing.md](./docs/listing.md).
+
 ## Development
 
 ### Test Harness

docs/deployment.md

@@ -4,6 +4,9 @@ This guide is deliberately written at a high level and with minimal details
 because it is assumed that VSP operators will already have a level of
 familiarity with Decred software and a level of sysadmin experience.
 
+A vspd deployment consists of a single front-end server which handles web
+requests, and a number of remote servers which host voting wallets.
+
 ```mermaid
 %%{init:{
     "theme": "neutral",
@@ -41,7 +44,7 @@ web(Internet<br />Traffic) ---> nginx
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
-### Build from source
+### Build from Source
 
 Compiled binaries are not provided for vspd - VSP operators are expected to
 build vspd from source.
@@ -51,7 +54,7 @@ branches.
 Neither vspd nor its dependencies (dcrd/dcrwallet) should be built from master
 when handling mainnet tickets.
 
-### Fee wallet
+### Fee Wallet
 
 A wallet should be created to collect VSP fees. Ideally this would be a cold
 wallet which is not used for any other purpose, and it should be completely
@@ -223,5 +226,4 @@ into all of the voting wallets.
 ## Listing on decred.org
 
 The process for listing a new VSP on [decred.org](https://decred.org/vsp/), and
-consequently in Decrediton, is detailed at
-[docs.decred.org](https://docs.decred.org/advanced/operating-a-vsp/).
+consequently in Decrediton, is detailed in [listing.md](./listing.md).

docs/listing.md

@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+# Listing a VSP on decred.org
+
+Public VSP servers are a key part of the Decred infrastructure as they make
+Proof-of-Stake far more accessible for the average user.
+It is therefore desirable to increase the number of public VSPs listed in
+Decrediton and on [decred.org](https://decred.org/vsp) in order to promote
+decentralization and improve the stability of the Decred network.
+
+## Operator Requirements
+
+* Familiarity with system administration work on Linux.
+* Ability to compile from source, setting up and maintaining `dcrd` and
+  `dcrwallet`.
+* Willingness to stay in touch with the Decred community for important news and
+  updates. A private channel on [Matrix](https://chat.decred.org) exists for
+  this purpose.
+* Availability to update VSP binaries when new releases are produced.
+* Operators should ideally be pairs of individuals or larger groups, so that the
+  unavailability of a single person does not lead to extended outages in their
+  absence.
+* Ability to effectively communicate in English.
+
+## Deployment Requirements
+
+* At least one machine dedicated to hosting the web front end, handling web
+  connections from VSP users.
+* At least three dedicated machines hosting voting wallets and a local instance
+  of dcrd.
+* The machines used to host the voting wallets must be spread across 3 or more
+  physically separate locations.
+* The web frontend must have an IP that is distinct from those of the voting
+  wallets, and is ideally located in another physical location.
+* The VSP must be run on testnet for 1 week to confirm it is working properly.
+  Uptime and number of votes made versus missed will be checked.
+* The VSP must be run on mainnet in test mode (no public access) until a VSP
+  operator demonstrates they have successfully voted 1 ticket of their own using
+  the VSP.
+* The operator must have an adequate monitoring solution in place, ideally
+  alerting on server downtime and application error logging.
+
+## Further Information
+
+For further support you can contact the [Decred community](https://decred.org/community).