1  # What is a HIP?
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3  Hanse Implementation Possibilities or HIPs, are pivotal components in the evolutionary trajectory of the Hanse network. These proposals encompass new features, processes or standards, akin to Bitcoin’s BIPs, but tailored exclusively for Hanse. At its core, the Hanse network is a revolutionary, decentralised trade infrastructure for seamless merchant interactions. Each HIP serves as a well-defined technical document that not only outlines the proposed feature but also elucidates its underlying rationale.
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5  This approach paves the way for the Hanse community to comprehend and implement the feature effectively. Maintained as text files on user-friendly platforms such as Radicle, these HIPs encourage the spirit of collaboration by allowing anyone to propose new ones. The ultimate objective is the successful integration of these HIPs into the Hanse infrastructure, thereby boosting the network’s functionality and efficiency.
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