diff --git a/.github/CODEOWNERS b/.github/CODEOWNERS
index 3a35265..c3bac1b 100644
--- a/.github/CODEOWNERS
+++ b/.github/CODEOWNERS
@@ -2,9 +2,8 @@
 # CODEOWNERS - Code ownership for proof-of-work
 # See https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/managing-your-repositorys-settings-and-features/customizing-your-repository/about-code-owners
 
-# Default owner for all files
-* @hyperpolymath
-
+# Default owner for all files
+
 # Game engine and core logic
 /src/game/ @hyperpolymath
 /src/verification/ @hyperpolymath
@@ -15,4 +14,4 @@
 /Containerfile @hyperpolymath
 
 # SCM and machine-readable metadata
-/.machine_readable/ @hyperpolymath
+/.machine_readable/ @hyperpolymath
\ No newline at end of file