Glossary term

Community Takeover (CTO)

A project taken over and run by its holders or broader community after the original team steps back, abandons it, or loses credibility.

  • Updated March 20, 2026
  • First published March 20, 2026
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Definition

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A project taken over and run by its holders or broader community after the original team steps back, abandons it, or loses credibility.