TL;DR: (summary)
We would like to submit for consideration a software upgrade proposal for the dYdX Protocol v9.1. This version fixes the IBC issue introduced by the reduced proposer set.
Introduction:
Hello dYdX Community,
We’re bringing to your attention the dYdX Protocol release v9.1, which aims at fixing the issues related to IBC and running the dYdX chain with a reduced proposer set.
Note: the adoption of v9.1 is subject to software upgrade via a governance proposal.
Specification:
Detailed information on v9.1 can be found in the release notes.
Next Steps:
Feedback is welcome on this DRC. The dYdX Operations subDAO suggests the following timeline for proceeding with the governance proposal:
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Proposal Submission: 19.09.2025
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Expected Vote Outcome: 23.09.2025
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Upgrade Date: 24.09.2025
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Suggested Block Height: 56530000
Note: We advise that the potential proposer revise the suggested block height at the time of proposing and pick an upgrade height close to 5:00 PM (UTC) on 24.09.2025 - especially in case the ETA of 56530000 has shifted dramatically.
Resources:
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For a comprehensive overview of the dYdX Protocol v9.1 upgrade, visit the Github release page.
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Learn more about submitting proposals: Submitting a Proposal
NOTE: Please make sure to include the required info-fields in the proposal.
Also, please note that the protocol software has dropped patch number from upgrade name, therefore mandating the use of v9.1 in the proposal JSON.
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Thank you for your continued participation and support in the governance and improvement of the dYdX Chain.
dYdX Operations SubDAO