Code Licensing
Software licenses and usage terms for LayerCover protocol
Commercial use of LayerCover smart contracts is restricted under the Business Source License until the Change Date defined in each repository.
License Summary
| Component | License | Commercial Use | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Contracts | BUSL-1.1 | ❌ Until Change Date | Fully auditable, forking restricted |
| SDK | Closed Source | ❌ | Published via npm for integration only |
| Frontend | Closed Source | ❌ | Proprietary application code |
| Documentation | CC BY 4.0 | ✅ With attribution | Content may be referenced and shared |
| Brand Assets | Proprietary | ❌ | See Brand Kit for usage guidelines |
Business Source License (BUSL-1.1)
LayerCover core smart contracts are released under the Business Source License 1.1. This means:
- ✅ Auditable - Source code is fully readable and verifiable
- ✅ Testable - You can compile, test, and study the contracts locally
- ❌ No forking - Commercial use or deployment of modified contracts is restricted
- 🗓️ Change Date - Each repository specifies a date when the license converts to a permissive open-source license (typically 2–4 years from publication)
This is the same licensing model used by Uniswap, Aave, and other leading DeFi protocols.
Questions?
For licensing inquiries, partnership discussions, or commercial use requests, contact legal@layercover.com.