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 == Summary ==
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-Add-ons have always been an important part of the Firefox ecosystem, adding features and flexibility to meet niche interests. With an installed base of millions, however, this powerful capability has attracted bad actors who mistreat or outright attack our users. As every smartphone vendor has found malicious apps abound, and in many ways Firefox add-ons are more powerful than mere “apps”. They should receive a similar amount of scrutiny and control.
+A new signing process will be available for add-ons. This will ensure users that the add-ons they are using are certified.
+A warning will be displayed if the add-on is not signed, and the installation will not be performed.
+On Beta and Release versions only signed add-ons can be installed.
+On Developer Edition and Nightly signed and non-signed add-ons can run.
 The features of this proposal: