# Grants Announcement: Designated Proposer Set

**URL:** <https://dydx.forum/t/grants-announcement-designated-proposer-set/3939>\
**Category:** Grants\
**Created:** [September 4, 2025, 9:18am UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/grants-announcement-designated-proposer-set/3939 "2025-09-04T09:18:43Z")\
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**Author:** ![dYdXGrants](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/dydx.forum/dydxgrants/32/2348_2.png) [@dYdXGrants](https://dydx.forum/u/dYdXGrants)\
**Post date:** [September 4, 2025, 9:18am UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/grants-announcement-designated-proposer-set/3939/1 "2025-09-04T09:18:43Z")

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In connection with the [RFP](https://www.dydxgrants.com/initiatives/designated-proposers-application) for Designated Proposers on dYdX Chain, dYdX Grants is pleased to present its recommendations for validators to be considered for appointment as [Designated Proposers](https://www.dydx.xyz/blog/governance-controlled-path-reliability-and-performance), pending approval through dYdX governance.

1. RHINO

2. Kiln

3. Kingnodes

4. Informal Systems

5. PRO Delegators

6. Crosnest

7. TTT VN

8. CryptoCrew X Defi Dojo

These validators were selected from the pool of RFP participants that achieved the highest scores across the following performance metrics during the evaluation period:

- **Reliability:** sustained high uptime with minimal missed blocks.

- **Operational Maturity:** strong responsiveness to upgrades and effective infrastructure coordination.

- **Network Performance:** ability to maintain low-latency peering and rapid block propagation.

The on-chain appointment and associated grants for these validators remain subject to approval by the dYdX community through governance. Any future removal or replacement of designated proposers will likewise require a governance decision.

Grant funding provided to each validator will be dedicated to their role as designated proposers, supporting faster block propagation, stronger consensus finality, and a more reliable trading experience on dYdX.

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**Author:** ![juli](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/dfb087/32.png) [@juli](https://dydx.forum/u/juli)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2025, 5:40pm UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/grants-announcement-designated-proposer-set/3939/2 "2025-09-08T17:40:11Z")

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thats a good thing and valueable too