Governance & Association

Who stewards Telcoin?

The Telcoin Association, a Swiss Verein, leads Telcoin Network governance, validator onboarding, and issuance policies for TEL and Digital Cash. Community councils partner with the Association to review and advance proposals.

Structure

Association board

Sets strategic direction, approves validator additions, and ratifies TEL/TANIP issuance schedules.

Association overview →

Community councils

Subject-matter councils (network, product, compliance) assess proposals before they reach the Association for ratification.

Council framework →

Working groups

Specialized groups coordinate upgrades such as TELx lifecycle changes, compliance reviews, and mobile UX enhancements.

TELx docs →

Proposal flow

  1. Ideas start in community channels or Association-led working groups.
  2. Councils evaluate scope, compliance impact, and technical readiness.
  3. The Association votes to approve, adjust, or reject proposals before implementation.

Implementation details are published through Association announcements and coordinated with Telcoin Holdings for product rollouts.

Compliance & transparency

Telcoin Holdings provides SOC reporting and legal documentation while the Association ensures network governance meets telecom and financial regulatory expectations.