MAJOR UPDATE: From Traits to Templates (Jan 21, 2026)
After incredible feedback from the Clarity WG (Setzeus, Friedger, Gary, Hero Gamer) and @friedger’s technical input, I’m refining this proposal:
New Name: Security Template Standardization
Refined Approach:
Traits verify function signatures (not code inheritance), combined with a three-layer system:
- Trait Definitions - Standard security interfaces developers implement (like SIP-009/010)
- Template Contracts - Audited copy-paste code for reference implementations
- Verification Registry - On-chain tracking of verified secure contracts
Key Advantages:
Works with current Clarity (no new features needed)- Mirrors proven SIP-009/010 pattern
- Verifiable security (hash matching + trait implementation)
- Practical for developers (copy template → implement trait → get verified)
Focused Scope (Phase 1):
- Access Control (Ownable) - Standardized owner/admin patterns
- Pausable Contracts - Emergency stop mechanisms
Dropping: Reentrancy (not needed in Clarity’s design), Rate Limiting (too contract-specific)
Next Steps:
- Drafting reference template implementations
- Preparing trait definitions
- Will share for technical review before Feb 3 WG
@friedger @Setzeus @HeroGamer @Gary - Would love your thoughts on this refined direction.