Chainbase Improvement Proposals (CIPs) outline standards for the Chainbase network. These include core protocol specifications, client APIs, and contract standards. Network upgrades are discussed separately in the Chainbase CIPs repository.

Contributing

  • Review CIPs: Familiarize yourself with the process by reading CIPs.
  • Clone the Repository: Start by cloning our CIPs repository.
  • Submit Your CIP: Use the provided template to draft your proposal and submit a Pull Request to the CIPs repository.

CIP Status Terms

  • Idea: Preliminary concept, not yet formally tracked.
  • Draft: First tracked stage, properly formatted and submitted.
  • Review: Ready for peer review.
  • Last: Final review stage, typically lasting 30 days.
  • Final: Established as a standard, only updated for corrections.
  • Stagnant: Inactive for 6+ months, can be reactivated.
  • Withdrawn: Proposal has been withdrawn and cannot be reused.
  • Living: Continuously updated, never final (e.g., CIP-1).

Meta

Processes or changes affecting Chainbase development, requiring community consensus.

Informational

Guidelines or information for the Chainbase community, not proposing new features.

For more details, visit our CIP documentation and guidelines.