Aave Labs Proposes Dual Licensing Framework for V4 Protocol
Aave Labs Proposes Dual Licensing Framework for V4 Protocol
馃摐 Aave's licensing move
Aave Labs has introduced a two-part licensing structure for its upcoming V4 protocol repositories.
Key Components:
- BUSL License - Applied to the core codebase
- Contributor License Agreement (CLA) - Required for anyone contributing code to the repositories
The proposal aims to establish clear legal guidelines for both the protocol's core development and community contributions. This framework represents a structured approach to managing open-source contributions while maintaining control over the canonical codebase.
The community can review the full proposal at: Aave Governance Forum
Aave Labs proposes a two-part licensing framework for the canonical Aave V4 repositories. In outlines a BUSL鈥揵ased license for the core codebase, and a Contributor License Agreement (CLA) for anyone who wants to contribute to the codebase.
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