CIP-0116 Approved: Featured App Locking

Summary

On the Canton Network CIP-0116 has been approved, introducing CC onchain locking requirements for Featured App designation. The change makes Featured App status more objective and market-based and prioritizes apps with committed capital and long-term alignment. Builders must meet clear onchain locking rules to qualify and maintain Featured App status and should review the full proposal.

CIP-0116 Approved: Featured App Locking

CIP-0116 has been approved, introducing CC locking requirements for Featured App designation on the Canton Network.

The goal is to make Featured App status more objective and market-based, while prioritizing applications that demonstrate committed capital and long-term alignment.

What this means for builders

Featured Apps must now meet clear onchain locking requirements to qualify for and maintain Featured App status.

This helps create a more transparent process for:
- Featured App eligibility
- Application prioritization
- Ongoing alignment with the network
- Governance around Featured App status

Builders and app teams can review the full proposal here:
https://github.com/canton-foundation/cips/blob/main/cip-0116/cip-0116.md @Product Updates

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