Governance

Role of the editor

The Minimum Acceptable Crypto Standard (MACS) is maintained by an editor.

The editor is responsible for:

• coherence of the standard,
• versioning and publication of binding versions,
• preserving the integrity of MACS.

Binding versions of MACS are published and versioned exclusively by the editor. Other versions, derivatives or paraphrases do not constitute MACS conformity. No ownership or exclusivity claims are asserted.

Editor

Editor of MACS Core v1.0

Daniel Schröter

The editor role does not constitute a certification, advisory or liability function.

Nature of the standard

MACS is an open reference standard. It is intentionally designed so that it:

• is technology- and asset-neutral,
• does not privilege specific products, vendors or implementations,
• is applicable independent of market opinions, narratives or interest positions.

MACS defines minimum requirements for governance and accountability, not broader design or optimisation criteria.

Versioning and stability

MACS Core follows a strict versioning logic:

• Core versions are frozen and form the binding reference framework.
• Changes to the Core occur only when materially required and result in a new major version.
• Clarifications or thematic additions are provided exclusively through annexes.

The current binding version is published on this website.

Annexes

Annexes serve to:

• thematically clarify specific aspects,
• contextualise specific use cases,
• raise awareness of potential regulatory, organisational or technological implications, without comprehensively regulating or assessing them.

Annexes are not part of the MACS Core and do not change its scope of validity.

Scope and limitations

MACS is not:

• legal, tax or audit advice,
• a certification or quality statement,
• a guarantee of regulatory or economic outcomes.

Applying MACS is the responsibility of the respective organisation.

Further development

Further development of MACS is:

• transparent,
• versioned,
• documented in a traceable manner.

Proposals, comments or discussion contributions may be considered, but do not create any entitlement to change or inclusion.