# DRC: Proposal for dYdX Protocol Upgrade v8.2

**URL:** <https://dydx.forum/t/drc-proposal-for-dydx-protocol-upgrade-v8-2/3696>\
**Category:** dYdX Chain\
**Tags:** protocol-upgrade, community-input, drc\
**Created:** [July 10, 2025, 11:57pm UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-proposal-for-dydx-protocol-upgrade-v8-2/3696 "2025-07-10T23:57:45Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 10, 2025, 11:57pm UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-proposal-for-dydx-protocol-upgrade-v8-2/3696/1 "2025-07-10T23:57:45Z")

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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 `v8.2`](https://github.com/dydxprotocol/v4-chain/releases/tag/protocol%2Fv8.2.0). This upgrade incorporates a consensus breaking security patch in the Cosmos SDK

# Introduction:

Hello dYdX Community,

We’re bringing to your attention the dYdX Protocol release `v8.2`, addressing a security patch in Cosmos SDK.

**Note** : the introduction of `v8.2` is subject to software upgrade via a governance proposal.

# Specification:

Detailed information on the `v8.2` can be found in the [release notes](https://github.com/dydxprotocol/v4-chain/releases/tag/protocol%2Fv8.2.0).  
The upgrade addresses [ISA-2025-005](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/security/advisories/GHSA-p22h-3m2v-cmgh).

# Next Steps:

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

- Proposal Submission: Jul 11 2025
- Expected Vote Outcome: July 15 2025
- Upgrade Date: July 16 2025
- Suggested Block Height: [50240951](https://www.mintscan.io/dydx/block/50240951)

**Note** : we advise that the potential proposer revise the suggested block height at the time of proposing and pick an upgrade height close to 17:00 UTC on July 16 - especially in case the ETA of [50240951](https://www.mintscan.io/dydx/block/50240951) has shifted dramatically.

## Resources:

- For a comprehensive overview of the dYdX Protocol v8.2 upgrade, visit the [Github release page](https://github.com/dydxprotocol/v4-chain/releases/tag/protocol%2Fv8.2.0).
- Learn more about submitting proposals:[Submitting a Proposal](https://docs.dydx.trade/governance/submitting_a_proposal)

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 “v8.2” in the proposal JSON.`**

Thank you for your continued participation and support in the governance and improvement of the dYdX Chain.

dYdX Operations SubDAO