diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index f8ff8b6..7baf631 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -78,6 +78,7 @@ We'll review and merge within 24 hours.
 | `networks` | string[] | Yes | Supported networks: `stagenet`, `preview`, `preprod`, `mainnet`, or `*` for all. |
 | `contracts` | object[] | No | Verified public contracts for this app. Used by 1AM Explorer to show partner themes and verified badges. |
 | `featured` | boolean | No | Set by maintainers only. Do not include in submissions. |
+| `featuredOrder` | integer | No | Maintainer-defined featured priority. Nonnegative; lower values appear first in mobile Discover. Requires `featured: true`. |
 | `new` | boolean | No | Automatically set for new listings. Removed after 30 days. |
 
 ### Contract Specification
diff --git a/registry.json b/registry.json
index 2cc6e83..fd9ca63 100644
--- a/registry.json
+++ b/registry.json
@@ -65,6 +65,7 @@
       "category": "defi",
       "networks": ["mainnet"],
       "featured": true,
+      "featuredOrder": 0,
       "new": true
     },
     {
diff --git a/validate.js b/validate.js
index 13d9f14..fb0d65c 100644
--- a/validate.js
+++ b/validate.js
@@ -94,6 +94,13 @@ for (const app of registry.apps) {
     pass(`networks: ${app.networks.join(', ')}`);
   }
 
+  // Optional featured ordering is managed by maintainers.
+  if (app.featuredOrder !== undefined) {
+    if (app.featured !== true || !Number.isSafeInteger(app.featuredOrder) || app.featuredOrder < 0) {
+      fail('"featuredOrder" must be a nonnegative safe integer on a featured app');
+    }
+  }
+
   // contracts
   if (app.contracts !== undefined) {
     if (!Array.isArray(app.contracts)) {