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Cardano's Programmable Token Standard Goes Live With Issuer Controls

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Briefings

A new Cardano token standard allows issuers to enforce rules on programmable tokens, including freezing assets and forcing transfers. This change requires wallet, DEX, and lending protocol integration, with the standard going live in October 2026. The implementation introduces significant complexity for existing protocols, necessitating immediate updates to handle issuer-selected constraints.

Key points

• Issuers can now select rules for programmable tokens that permit asset freezes and forced transfers.
• Wallets, DEXs, and lending protocols must integrate changes to handle these new issuer-selected rules.

Context

The standard enables issuers to control token behavior through rules, requiring widespread protocol updates to manage asset freezes and transfers.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the standard's launch date and scope; specific integration timelines, failure rates, or user impact data are not provided.

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