diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d7fcd0b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+# Description
+
+Please include a summary of the change and which issue is fixed. Please also include relevant motivation and context. List any dependencies that are required for this change.
+
+Fixes # (issue)
+
+# Checklist
+
+- [ ] Ran `yarn prepare:arbitrum-one` and verified `graph codegen` and `graph build` succeed.
+- [ ] (Optional) Validated locally with `yarn deploy:local`.
+- [ ] Confirmed the Subgraph Studio preview link in the PR comment works and the subgraph syncs without errors.
diff --git a/.github/workflows/deploy.yml b/.github/workflows/deploy.yml
index 7470693..cc92bf9 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/deploy.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/deploy.yml
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ on:
   push:
     branches:
       - main
+    tags:
+      - "*"
 
 jobs:
   deploy:
@@ -67,14 +69,18 @@ jobs:
               ${{ steps.deploy_preview.outputs.studio_query_url }}
             ```
 
-      # NOTE: disabled until Goerli testnet is deployed
-      # - name: Deploy to Arbitrum Goerli
-      #   if: github.ref != 'refs/heads/main'
-      #   run: yarn deploy:arbitrum-goerli --deploy-key $SUBGRAPH_ACCESS_TOKEN
+      # # NOTE: disabled until testnet is deployed
+      # - name: Deploy to Arbitrum Goerli (main)
+      #   if: github.ref == 'refs/heads/main' && github.event_name == 'push'
       #   env:
-      #     SUBGRAPH_ACCESS_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.SUBGRAPH_ACCESS_TOKEN }}
-      - name: Deploy to Arbitrum One
-        if: github.ref == 'refs/heads/main' && github.event_name == 'push'
+      #     DEPLOY_KEY: ${{ secrets.ARBITRUM_GOERLI_DEPLOY_KEY }}
+      #     VERSION_LABEL: ${{ steps.short_sha.outputs.short_sha }}
+      #   run: |
+      #     yarn deploy:arbitrum-goerli -- --version-label "$VERSION_LABEL" --deploy-key "$DEPLOY_KEY"
+      - name: Deploy to Arbitrum One (tag)
+        if: startsWith(github.ref, 'refs/tags/')
         env:
-          ARBITRUM_ONE_DEPLOY_KEY: ${{ secrets.ARBITRUM_ONE_DEPLOY_KEY }}
-        run: yarn deploy:arbitrum-one --deploy-key $ARBITRUM_ONE_DEPLOY_KEY
+          DEPLOY_KEY: ${{ secrets.ARBITRUM_ONE_DEPLOY_KEY }}
+          VERSION_LABEL: ${{ github.ref_name }}
+        run: |
+          yarn deploy:arbitrum-one -- --version-label "$VERSION_LABEL" --deploy-key "$DEPLOY_KEY"
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..105aade
--- /dev/null
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+# Contributing
+
+Thanks for your interest in contributing to our subgraph. We want this to be friendly, clear,
+and low-friction for everyone.
+
+## Ways to contribute
+
+- Report a bug or regression.
+- Propose a feature or improvement.
+- Improve docs or tests.
+- Help with reviews.
+
+## Issues first, then assignments
+
+For most work, please open an issue before starting:
+
+1. Create or find the issue.
+2. Ask to be assigned in a comment.
+3. Wait for a maintainer to assign you before starting work.
+
+This helps us avoid duplicated effort and align on scope.
+
+## Pull request workflow
+
+1. Fork the repo and create your branch from the default branch.
+2. Keep changes focused and scoped to the issue.
+3. Add tests or update docs where appropriate.
+4. Open a PR and link the issue it resolves.
+
+## Deployment workflow
+
+1. CI deploys a Subgraph Studio preview and posts the link as a PR comment.
+2. Reviewers should confirm the Studio deployment fully syncs without errors.
+3. After approval, merge to `main` to trigger a testnet deployment (if enabled).
+4. Tag releases publish to the on-chain Graph Network (any tag triggers the workflow).
+
+## License
+
+By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the
+license specified in this repository.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 291ef7f..a66bdec 100755
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -23,10 +23,23 @@ each network (arbitrum-one and arbitrum-goerli). The network can be changed via
 `NETWORK_NAME` environment variable or directly by choosing a different
 "prepare" script. See [package.json](./package.json) for all options.
 
-### Deploy the Livepeer Subgraph to the Graph's hosted service (recommended)
+### Deploy the Livepeer Subgraph with Subgraph Studio
 
-Follow the instructions documented
-[here](https://thegraph.com/docs/deploy-a-subgraph).
+Deploy to Subgraph Studio first, then publish to the decentralized Graph Network
+from the Studio UI. For more information, see the [Subgraph Studio
+documentation](https://thegraph.com/docs/en/subgraphs/developing/deploying/using-subgraph-studio/).
+
+Example deploy:
+
+```bash
+yarn deploy:arbitrum-one -- --version-label <version-label> --deploy-key <deploy-key>
+```
+
+You can also override the subgraph name for the generic deploy script:
+
+```bash
+SUBGRAPH=livepeer/arbitrum-one yarn deploy -- --version-label <version-label> --deploy-key <deploy-key>
+```
 
 ### Deploy the Livepeer Subgraph locally
 
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 8f6f9ad..46e8672 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -8,11 +8,11 @@
     "codegen": "graph codegen --output-dir src/types/",
     "create:docker": "graph create livepeer/livepeer --node http://graph-node:8020",
     "create:local": "graph create livepeer/livepeer --node http://127.0.0.1:8020",
-    "deploy:arbitrum-one": "yarn prepare:arbitrum-one && SUBGRAPH=livepeer/arbitrum-one yarn deploy",
-    "deploy:arbitrum-goerli": "yarn prepare:arbitrum-goerli && SUBGRAPH=livepeer/arbitrum-goerli yarn deploy",
+    "deploy:arbitrum-one": "yarn prepare:arbitrum-one && graph deploy livepeer",
+    "deploy:arbitrum-goerli": "yarn prepare:arbitrum-goerli && graph deploy livepeer/arbitrum-goerli",
     "deploy:docker": "yarn prepare:development && graph deploy livepeer/livepeer -l \"v0.0.1\" --ipfs http://ipfs:5001 --node http://graph-node:8020",
     "deploy:local": "yarn prepare:development && graph deploy livepeer/livepeer -l \"v0.0.1\" --ipfs http://127.0.0.1:5001 --node http://127.0.0.1:8020",
-    "deploy": "graph deploy $SUBGRAPH --ipfs https://api.thegraph.com/ipfs/ --node https://api.thegraph.com/deploy/",
+    "deploy": "graph deploy ${SUBGRAPH:-livepeer}",
     "docker:build": "docker build --cache-from livepeer/subgraph:latest -t livepeer/subgraph:latest .",
     "prepare:arbitrum-one": "TS_NODE_PROJECT='./tsconfig.hardhat.json' NETWORK_NAME=arbitrum-one ts-node ./templatify.ts",
     "prepare:arbitrum-goerli": "TS_NODE_PROJECT='./tsconfig.hardhat.json' NETWORK_NAME=arbitrum-goerli ts-node ./templatify.ts",