Songbird
Pangolin on Flare's Canary Network
Introducing Songbird, the canary network for Flare
What is a Canary Network?
A canary network is an operational blockchain with a defined token supply that allows new features to be tested under production conditions, before they are deployed on the main network. This is in contrast to a testnet which generally has an unlimited token supply.
All users of the canary network are real users, but they are aware of the experimental nature of the platform. Flareโs canary network is called Songbird, and it is furthermore the first stage in Flareโs governance system.
The canary network, used for testing features under โreal fireโ conditions, has been live since September 2021.
Roles of Songbird
A bicameral system of governance
Songbird will serve as the lower house in the planned bicameral Flare governance system. The community will be able to submit and vote for proposals on Songbird so that, when approved, they may be considered by the Flare Foundation for inclusion on the Flare network.
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