Membership
The Foundation welcomes participation from institutions, technologists, and observers committed to open, rigorous standards for regulated digital assets.
Who it's for
Organizations that participated in the initial development of the L3RS-1 specification and committed resources to establishing the Foundation.
What you get
- Permanent seat on the Board of Governors
- Priority access to Working Group leadership positions
- Early access to draft specifications and certification programs
- Use of the Founding Member designation and mark
Expectations
- Annual financial contribution at the founding tier
- Active participation in governance and Working Groups
- Commitment to the Foundation charter and neutrality principles
Who it's for
Financial institutions, technology companies, regulatory bodies, and industry associations that implement, deploy, or regulate digital assets governed by the standard.
What you get
- Eligibility for Board of Governors election
- Full voting rights in Working Groups
- Access to pre-release drafts and implementation guidance
- Listing in the Foundation member directory
Expectations
- Annual financial contribution at the institutional tier
- Participation in at least one Working Group
- Adherence to the Foundation code of conduct
Who it's for
Engineers, researchers, and technical professionals who contribute to the specification, reference implementation, conformance test suite, or related tooling.
What you get
- Eligibility for TSC election
- Commit access to Foundation repositories (upon approval)
- Participation in all Working Groups
- Access to the technical mailing list and collaboration tools
Expectations
- Demonstrated technical contribution to Foundation projects
- Adherence to the contribution guidelines and code of conduct
- Regular participation in technical review processes
Who it's for
Academics, policy makers, journalists, and individuals interested in following the development of the standard without a formal governance role.
What you get
- Access to published specifications and public materials
- Attendance at public meetings and events
- Subscription to the Foundation newsletter and announcements
Expectations
- No financial contribution required
- Adherence to the Foundation code of conduct
- Observer status does not confer voting rights
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Interested in joining the Foundation? Contact us to discuss the membership tier that best fits your organization or individual profile.
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