# \[DRC\] Proposal for dYdX Protocol Upgrade v8.0

**URL:** <https://dydx.forum/t/drc-proposal-for-dydx-protocol-upgrade-v8-0/3280>\
**Category:** dYdX Chain\
**Tags:** protocol-upgrade, community-input, drc\
**Created:** [January 17, 2025, 10:11am UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-proposal-for-dydx-protocol-upgrade-v8-0/3280 "2025-01-17T10:11:12Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![dYdX\_Ops\_subDAO](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/dydx.forum/dydx_ops_subdao/32/797_2.png) [@dYdX\_Ops\_subDAO](https://dydx.forum/u/dYdX_Ops_subDAO)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2025, 10:11am UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-proposal-for-dydx-protocol-upgrade-v8-0/3280/1 "2025-01-17T10:11:12Z")

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> ### TL;DR: (summary)
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> We would like to submit for consideration a software upgrade proposal for the [dYdX Protocol Upgrade `v8.0`](https://github.com/dydxprotocol/v4-chain/releases). This upgrade introduces Permissioned Keys and Marketmap Removals, alongside various improvements.

Important: Please consider the following binary if you’d like to proceed with the upgrade, it includes an important fix: [Github](https://github.com/dydxprotocol/v4-chain/releases)

# Introduction:

Hello dYdX Community,

dYdX Operations subDAO would like to highlight dYdX Protocol Upgrade `v8.0`, which includes:

- Permissioned Keys which improves API Traders’ account risk and safety.
- Marketmap Removal which allows elected Market Mapper(s) to remove non-launched markets and other improvements.

**Note** : the implementation of the `v8.0` software is subject to a software upgrade governance proposal.

# Specification:

Detailed information on the `v8.0` features can be found in the [release notes](https://github.com/dydxprotocol/v4-chain/releases).  
Key updates include:

- Permissioned Keys - Enables API traders to leverage permissioned keys for granular control of account permissions and improved risk and safety.

- Marketmap Removals - Enables removal of non-enabled (unlaunched) markets from the marketmap by the elected Market Mapper(s).

# Next Steps:

Feedback is welcome on this DRC. The dYdX Operations subDAO suggests the following timeline for proceeding with the vote proposal:

- Proposal Submission: Jan 17th
- Expected Vote Outcome: Jan 21st
- Upgrade Date: Jan 22nd
- Suggested Block Height: [35602000](https://www.mintscan.io/dydx/block/35602000)

## Resources:

- For a comprehensive overview of the dYdX Chain Protocol `v8.0` upgrade, visit the [Github release page](https://github.com/dydxprotocol/v4-chain/releases).
- Learn more about submitting proposals:[Submitting a Proposal](https://docs.dydx.exchange/users-governance/submitting_a_proposal)

We recommend a community member with enough unstacked DYDX to submit an on-chain proposal for the upgrade.

NOTE: Please make sure to include the required [info-fields](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/blob/main/x/upgrade/types/upgrade.pb.go#L51) in the proposal

**`Also, please note that the protocol software has dropped patch number from upgrade name, therefore mandating using “v8.0” 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

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**Author:** ![Govmos](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/dydx.forum/govmos/32/820_2.png) [@Govmos](https://dydx.forum/u/Govmos)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2025, 12:52pm UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-proposal-for-dydx-protocol-upgrade-v8-0/3280/2 "2025-01-17T12:52:28Z")

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On behalf of the PRO Delegators’ validator, we are ready to execute the upcoming upgrade. We would also like to take this opportunity to commend the team for their hard work and dedication in implementing these protocol enhancements.

One particular feature we, along with our traders’ communities, greatly appreciate is the introduction of permissioned keys for APIs:

> [@dYdX\_Ops\_subDAO](#):
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> Permissioned Keys which improves API Traders’ account risk and safety.

This advancement significantly enhances the infrastructure for managing non-custodial third-party trading. While this may not seem pivotal to the average user, it represents a critical improvement for professional traders relying on robust and secure trading systems.

We are excited to see this feature in action and anticipate the positive impact it will have on the ecosystem.

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Thank you for reading,  
Govmos  
[![pro-delegators-sign](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/dydx/original/1X/3d138289b87945115dfe59a6604e139bf36aeb94.png)](https://dydx.forum/t/validator-introduction-pro-delegators/1487)