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+name: Feature specification
+about: Discussion on design and implementation of new features for subnet-evm.
+title: ''
+labels: enhancement
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Context and scope**
+Include a short description of the context and scope of the suggested feature.
+Include goals the change will accomplish if relevant.
+
+**Discussion and alternatives**
+Include a description of the changes to be made to the code along with alternatives
+that were considered, including pro/con analysis where relevant.
+
+**Open questions**
+Questions that are still being discussed.
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