# BitShares Improvement Protocol BSIP stands for BitShares Improvement Proposal. A BSIP is a design document providing information to the BitShares community, or describing a new feature for BitShares or its processes or environment. BSIPs provide a concise technical specification of features and a rationale for them. The distinct document [BSIP Purpose and Guidelines](bsip-0001.md) gives a more detailed explanation. # Available BSIPs Number | Title | Owner | Type | Status ------------------ | --------------------------- | -------------- | -------------- | ------- [1](bsips-0001.md) | BSIP Purpose and Guidelines | Fabian Schuh | Informational | Draft [2](bsips-0002.md) | Refund Create Order Fees on Cancel | Danial Larimer | Protocol | Draft