Cardano says CIP-0113 is live on mainnet as programmable token tools go live for regulated assets

Cardano Foundation said CIP-0113, Cardano’s programmable token standard, is now live on mainnet, giving issuers a way to build compliance rules directly into native tokens. According to the foundation, the standard can be used for stablecoins, tokenised funds, bonds and other regulated assets, with the ledger enforcing rules such as KYC and AML checks, sanctions screening, freeze and seize functions and transfer restrictions when tokens are moved, minted or burned.

The foundation said the standard was activated after joint development work with Cardano community experts and multiple independent security audits. It also said the feature went live without requiring a hard fork.

The announcement frames CIP-0113 as a step toward making compliance logic part of the token itself rather than an external layer around it. In practical terms, that means the rules attached to a token can be enforced by the Cardano network when transactions occur, instead of relying only on off-chain systems.

Alongside the mainnet activation, the headline circulating around Cardano also mentioned record transaction volume, but the foundation’s announcement does not substantiate that claim. Based on the confirmed release, the clearest development is the mainnet launch of the programmable token standard and the compliance features it enables for issuers.