Working Groups
The primary function of CASA is to host working groups that publish specifications and occasionally implementations or other software artefacts.
Types of Working Groups
CASA working groups are organized around specific areas of focus, bringing together experts to advance blockchain interoperability standards.
Editorial
Review, refine, and approve new CAIPs and namespace specifications. Editorial groups ensure standards are well-documented, consistent, and meet the alliance's quality criteria.
Key Focus Areas:
- •CAIP proposal review
- •Namespace specifications
- •Documentation standards
- •Specification governance
Technical
Deep dive into implementation details, protocols, and technical challenges. Technical groups develop and maintain specific standards for blockchain interoperability.
Key Focus Areas:
- •Protocol development
- •Implementation guidelines
- •Security considerations
- •Cross-chain compatibility
Community
Foster collaboration, outreach, and adoption of CASA standards. Community groups connect developers, organize events, and promote best practices across the ecosystem.
Key Focus Areas:
- •Developer outreach
- •Educational resources
- •Ecosystem partnerships
- •Adoption initiatives
How to form a new working group
- 1
Join CASA if you're not already a member.
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Create a description that explains the goal of your working group and related CAIP(s).
- 3
Submit a Pull Request to the CASA repository adding your working group.
- 4
Propose your working group at the next editorial WG or in-person event. If approved, your PR will be merged, and your working group meeting schedule will be added to the CASA calendar.
- 5
Recruit participants for your working group.