This release transitions KES to a commercial license model to support its continued development for enterprise workflows. Key updates include mandatory license verification for production environments, a move to more secure and efficient `scratch`-based Docker images, and improved integration with Fortanix KMS.

### Breaking Changes

*   **KES is now distributed under a commercial license**, requiring an enterprise agreement for all production deployments. This change replaces the previous AGPLv3 license to ensure sustained development and support for enterprise use cases. Existing users must secure a commercial license to upgrade and continue using KES in production. (#6)
*   **The KES server now requires a valid license key** for production environments, provided via the `--license` flag or `MINIO_LICENSE` environment variable. The server will not start without a valid license, ensuring compliance with the new commercial terms. Administrators will receive console warnings before a license expires, allowing for timely renewal to prevent service interruption. (#7)
*   **Official KES Docker images are now exclusively published to `quay.io/minio/aistor/kes`**. The previous Docker Hub and Quay.io repositories are deprecated and will no longer receive updates. Update all deployment configurations to use the new image path to receive future updates and security patches. (#5)

### Improvements

*   **KES Docker images are now built from a minimal `scratch` base**, significantly reducing the image size and attack surface. This change accelerates deployment times and enhances the overall security posture of the container. (#11)

### Bug Fixes

*   **Resolved an issue with the Fortanix KMS integration** that could cause key listing operations to fail or hang. This ensures consistent and reliable performance when interacting with Fortanix KMS environments. (#10)