diff --git a/.github/CODEOWNERS b/.github/CODEOWNERS
index 3c7dfbf..3ad8e93 100644
--- a/.github/CODEOWNERS
+++ b/.github/CODEOWNERS
@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@
-# satisfy single-operator reviews
-/ @verifrax-systems @midiakiasat
+# VERIFRAX canonical ownership
+* @verifrax-systems