What is the Cardano Improvement Proposal (CIP) Process?

The Cardano Improvement Proposal (CIP) process is a community-driven mechanism for proposing, discussing, and implementing improvements, upgrades, and changes to the Cardano protocol and ecosystem. CIPs are submitted by developers, stakeholders, and community members and undergo peer review, discussion, and refinement before being accepted, rejected, or implemented by the Cardano development team and community. The CIP process ensures transparency, inclusivity, and collaboration in the governance and evolution of the Cardano network, allowing stakeholders to contribute to its growth and improvement.