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- (Danno) Code should exist as open source software in some form
- Some projects come up from labs (Cactus, others?)
- Some projects have stand alone governance prior to joining (Besu ... others?)
- (Danno) Codebase should be Apache 2 licensable, without encumbrances
- Non-apache 2 licensed code is possible, but requires Governing board approval (Section 12 subsection d of the Hyperledger Charter)
- Required patent licensing issues have prevented projects from entering incubation
- Special examination should be given to copyleft and non-licensed code.
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