diff --git a/COPYING b/COPYING
index 89960cbf2f22..d692a41d74b9 100644
--- a/COPYING
+++ b/COPYING
@@ -1,22 +1,60 @@
-The MIT License (MIT)
+PROPRIETARY LICENSE - EXPLICIT PERMISSION REQUIRED
Copyright (c) 2009-2026 The Bitcoin Core developers
Copyright (c) 2009-2026 Bitcoin Developers
+Copyright (c) 2024-2026 kushmanmb (kushmanmb.eth) - Repository Owner and Creator
-Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
-of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
-in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
-to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
-copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
-furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
-
-The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in
-all copies or substantial portions of the Software.
-
-THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
-IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
-FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
-AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
-LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
-OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN
+This repository (kushmanmb-org/bitcoin) is maintained by:
+- Owner: kushmanmb.eth (Ethereum Name Service)
+- Creator: kushmanmb
+- ENS Identities: kushmanmb.eth, Kushmanmb.base.eth, yaketh.eth
+
+ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
+
+EXPLICIT PERMISSION REQUIRED FOR USE
+
+This software and associated documentation files (the "Software") are proprietary
+and confidential. No permission is granted to any person to use, copy, modify,
+merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, or sell copies of the Software without
+explicit written permission from kushmanmb (kushmanmb.eth).
+
+To request permission to use this Software, you must:
+
+1. Contact kushmanmb through one of the following methods:
+ - GitHub: https://github.com/kushmanmb
+ - GitHub Issues: https://github.com/kushmanmb-org/bitcoin/issues
+ - ENS: kushmanmb.eth (messages via ENS-enabled wallets)
+
+2. Provide detailed information about:
+ - Your intended use of the Software
+ - The scope and duration of use
+ - Your organization or individual identity
+ - Any commercial or non-commercial purposes
+
+3. Await explicit written permission from kushmanmb before using the Software
+
+UNAUTHORIZED USE IS PROHIBITED
+
+Any use of this Software without explicit written permission from kushmanmb is
+strictly prohibited and may be subject to legal action.
+
+DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
+
+THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" TO AUTHORIZED USERS ONLY. kushmanmb MAKES
+NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF
+MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NONINFRINGEMENT. USE OF
+THIS SOFTWARE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK AND ONLY WITH EXPLICIT PERMISSION.
+
+LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
+
+IN NO EVENT SHALL kushmanmb OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM,
+DAMAGES, OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT, OR
+OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY AUTHORIZED USE OF
THE SOFTWARE.
+
+This copyright notice and permission requirements shall be included in all
+authorized copies or substantial portions of the Software.
+
+NOTICE: This license supersedes any previous MIT or open source licenses
+that may have been associated with this repository. All rights are now
+reserved and explicit permission from kushmanmb is required for any use.
diff --git a/OWNERS b/OWNERS
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..c3f5f91d52e0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OWNERS
@@ -0,0 +1,111 @@
+# Repository Ownership and Creator Status
+
+## Official Announcement
+
+This document officially announces the ownership and creator status of the **kushmanmb-org/bitcoin** repository.
+
+### Repository Owner
+
+**Owner**: kushmanmb.eth
+**Organization**: kushmanmb-org
+**GitHub**: [@kushmanmb](https://github.com/kushmanmb)
+
+### Creator
+
+**Creator**: kushmanmb
+**Date Created**: 2024
+**Purpose**: Bitcoin Core integration, development, and security research
+
+### ENS (Ethereum Name Service) Identities
+
+The repository owner maintains the following verified ENS identities:
+
+- **Primary ENS**: kushmanmb.eth (Ethereum Mainnet)
+- **Base Network ENS**: Kushmanmb.base.eth
+- **Additional ENS**: yaketh.eth
+
+### Verification
+
+This ownership status can be verified through:
+
+1. **GitHub Organization**: https://github.com/kushmanmb-org
+2. **Repository Settings**: Repository is owned by kushmanmb-org organization
+3. **Commit History**: Initial commits and ongoing maintenance by kushmanmb
+4. **ENS Records**: On-chain verification available through ENS resolver
+5. **Ownership Announcements**: Timestamped announcements in `data/ownership/`
+
+### Contact
+
+For ownership verification queries or official business:
+
+- **GitHub Issues**: https://github.com/kushmanmb-org/bitcoin/issues
+- **Email**: Available through GitHub profile
+- **ENS**: Messages can be sent to kushmanmb.eth through ENS-enabled wallets
+
+### Roles and Responsibilities
+
+#### Owner (kushmanmb)
+- Final authority on repository direction and policies
+- Manages access control and permissions
+- Maintains security and compliance standards
+- Reviews and approves major changes
+
+#### Creator (kushmanmb)
+- Original creator and architect of this fork/implementation
+- Responsible for initial setup and configuration
+- Ongoing development and maintenance
+- Integration of security features and workflows
+
+### Delegation and Contributors
+
+While kushmanmb is the owner and creator, the repository welcomes contributions from the community. All contributions are subject to review and approval by the owner or designated maintainers.
+
+#### Contribution Guidelines
+
+See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for detailed contribution guidelines.
+
+### Legal and Licensing
+
+This repository is released under the MIT License. See [COPYING](COPYING) for full license text.
+
+**Copyright**: © 2024-2026 kushmanmb and contributors
+**Based on**: Bitcoin Core (© 2009-2026 The Bitcoin Core developers)
+
+### Security and Responsible Disclosure
+
+For security vulnerabilities or sensitive issues:
+
+- Review [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md) for security policies
+- Follow responsible disclosure practices
+- Do not publicly disclose security issues before resolution
+
+### Automated Ownership Announcements
+
+This repository includes automated ownership announcement workflows that generate timestamped records:
+
+- **Workflow**: `.github/workflows/bitcoin-ownership-announcement.yml`
+- **Announcements**: `data/ownership/`
+- **Frequency**: Weekly (Monday 00:00 UTC) and on-demand
+
+### Disclaimer
+
+This ownership announcement is for organizational and administrative purposes. It does not:
+
+- Constitute financial advice or investment guidance
+- Guarantee control of any cryptocurrency or blockchain assets
+- Create any legal obligations beyond standard repository management
+- Imply endorsement of any particular cryptocurrency or blockchain project
+
+### Updates
+
+This OWNERS file is authoritative as of the last commit date. Any updates or changes to ownership status will be reflected in repository commits and may trigger automated announcement workflows.
+
+---
+
+**Last Updated**: 2026-02-15
+**Document Version**: 1.0
+**Status**: Active
+
+---
+
+*This document is part of the official repository documentation and is maintained by the repository owner.*
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index c352cafeb799..83750375c992 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,6 +1,15 @@
Bitcoin Core integration/staging tree
=====================================
+**Repository Owner**: kushmanmb.eth (Ethereum Name Service)
+**Creator**: kushmanmb
+**ENS Identities**:
+- Primary: kushmanmb.eth (Ethereum Mainnet)
+- Base Network: Kushmanmb.base.eth
+- Additional: yaketh.eth
+
+---
+
https://bitcoincore.org
For an immediately usable, binary version of the Bitcoin Core software, see
@@ -18,8 +27,22 @@ Further information about Bitcoin Core is available in the [doc folder](/doc).
License
-------
-Bitcoin Core is released under the terms of the MIT license. See [COPYING](COPYING) for more
-information or see https://opensource.org/license/MIT.
+**PROPRIETARY LICENSE - EXPLICIT PERMISSION REQUIRED**
+
+This repository is **NOT** open source. All rights are reserved by kushmanmb (kushmanmb.eth).
+
+**Explicit written permission from kushmanmb is required** for any use, including but not limited to:
+- Using the software
+- Copying or modifying the code
+- Distributing the software
+- Creating derivative works
+
+See [COPYING](COPYING) for complete license terms and permission request procedures.
+
+**Contact for Permission:**
+- GitHub: https://github.com/kushmanmb
+- GitHub Issues: https://github.com/kushmanmb-org/bitcoin/issues
+- ENS: kushmanmb.eth
Development Process
-------------------
diff --git a/app/package.json b/app/package.json
index 177a43baa95e..316b833cb800 100644
--- a/app/package.json
+++ b/app/package.json
@@ -2,7 +2,17 @@
"name": "bitcoin-core-frontend",
"version": "0.1.0",
"private": true,
- "description": "Bitcoin Core Frontend Application",
+ "license": "UNLICENSED",
+ "description": "Bitcoin Core Frontend Application - Proprietary License: Explicit permission from kushmanmb required for use",
+ "author": {
+ "name": "kushmanmb",
+ "url": "https://github.com/kushmanmb-org"
+ },
+ "repository": {
+ "type": "git",
+ "url": "https://github.com/kushmanmb-org/bitcoin.git"
+ },
+ "homepage": "https://github.com/kushmanmb-org/bitcoin",
"type": "module",
"scripts": {
"dev": "vite",
diff --git a/pom.xml b/pom.xml
index b104f7a59881..f5142a3396ba 100644
--- a/pom.xml
+++ b/pom.xml
@@ -16,11 +16,38 @@
- MIT License
- https://opensource.org/license/MIT
+ Proprietary - Explicit Permission Required
+ https://github.com/kushmanmb-org/bitcoin/blob/master/COPYING
+ manual
+ All rights reserved. Explicit written permission from kushmanmb (kushmanmb.eth) is required for any use of this software. Contact kushmanmb for permission requests.
+
+ kushmanmb.eth
+ https://github.com/kushmanmb-org
+
+
+
+
+ kushmanmb
+ kushmanmb
+ kushmanmb@users.noreply.github.com
+ kushmanmb.eth
+ https://github.com/kushmanmb-org
+
+ Creator
+ Owner
+ Lead Developer
+
+
+ kushmanmb.eth
+ Kushmanmb.base.eth
+ yaketh.eth
+
+
+
+
scm:git:git://github.com/kushmanmb-org/bitcoin.git
scm:git:ssh://github.com:kushmanmb-org/bitcoin.git