# \[Request for Submissions\] dYdX V4 Indexer Procurement **URL:** \ **Category:** dYdX Chain\ **Tags:** indexer\ **Created:** [August 18, 2023, 6:33am UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/request-for-submissions-dydx-v4-indexer-procurement/956 "2023-08-18T06:33:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**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:** [August 18, 2023, 6:33am UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/request-for-submissions-dydx-v4-indexer-procurement/956/1 "2023-08-18T06:33:16Z")
**Important Links:** - [Procurement Process](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kOivU8GuKcu0vrU8uhcht0WRfuGlhfD6OjEfycNCsJo/edit?usp=sharing) - [Indexer FAQs](https://dydxopsdao.com/indexer-procurement-faqs) - [Application Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3OnWYt5QSIkTqzcUIggxzff4QVfj6jHxCBPuQkAbYdYZaFQ/viewform) * * * Hi everyone, the Operations subDAO (DOT) is excited to announce we are officially opening up our submission portal for indexer operator candidates as described and budgeted for in our [V2 mandate](https://dydx.forum/t/dydx-operations-subdao-v2/274). Specifically, the dYdX Operations subDAO recently [raised over $6M from the dYdX Community Treasury](https://snapshot.org/#/dydxgov.eth/proposal/0x51659bfec4948e80c0b85316d3098e62ab085a95033f1c0fe6bcc72db3ebe814) of which $2M is directed towards contracting an indexer operator. In dYdX v4, indexers will play an important role of providing real-time data to users through a queryable database. To help promote data accessibility, we are looking for an experienced data infrastructure team to run a mainnet indexer. The procurement process will follow 4 major phases: 1. Open [prequalification form](https://forms.gle/krDxoeW7qqWTGBvr9) to evaluate the experience and operational readiness for service providers interested in running the indexer service. 2. Request for proposal from shortlisted vendors based on the prequalification form results to evaluate the detailed plan and commercials of delivery 3. Proposal review, presentation/demonstration and due diligence 4. Contract negotiation, final selection and contract execution The list of milestones and timelines are provided in the table below. This is not a comprehensive list and there would be a number of subtasks for each milestone and, for the timelines, these are tentative and it should be noted that there is a major dependency on the code release and protocol launch dates. ![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/dydx/original/1X/376d4f894b777814f41d39b077e8f960fba90d90.png) - \*_This schedule is subject to modification depending on the potential for the dYdX v4 mainnet going live and the official launch date._ A full overview of our Indexer procurement process can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kOivU8GuKcu0vrU8uhcht0WRfuGlhfD6OjEfycNCsJo/edit?usp=sharing). **If you’re interested in applying as an indexer operator** , please apply [here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3OnWYt5QSIkTqzcUIggxzff4QVfj6jHxCBPuQkAbYdYZaFQ/viewform). Thanks a lot! dYdX Operations subDAO ---
**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:** [August 30, 2023, 3:00pm UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/request-for-submissions-dydx-v4-indexer-procurement/956/2 "2023-08-30T15:00:40Z")
Hi everyone, Thanks to all applicants who have submitted prequalification forms! We are now closing the prequalification window and are moving to shortlisting candidates. RFP process will be open as soon as the Indexer source code is publicly available, and shortlisted applicants will receive next steps. The timelines in the original document have been updated: ![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/dydx/original/1X/a942f3d9e963dc830f099fad8f53f28339f1c259.png) - \*_This schedule is subject to modification depending on the potential for the dYdX v4 mainnet going live and the official launch date._ Thanks a lot! dYdX Operations subDAO ---
**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:** [October 19, 2023, 9:49am UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/request-for-submissions-dydx-v4-indexer-procurement/956/3 "2023-10-19T09:49:19Z")
# Announcement: dYdX Operations SubDAO Chooses [Imperator.co](http://Imperator.co) as Indexer Service Provider The dYdX Operations SubDAO is pleased to announce that it has chosen [Imperator.co](http://Imperator.co) as its indexer service provider. [Imperator.co](http://Imperator.co) was chosen after a thorough review of all the proposals provided by the applicants, and was found to be the best candidate due to the relevant experience, proven track record, and their proposed level of service. The dYdX Operations SubDAO is confident that [Imperator.co](http://Imperator.co) is the right partner to help dYdX Community to provide Indexer services. The company’s expertise and commitment to excellence will be essential to ensuring that the dYdX protocol remains the most reliable and efficient decentralized exchange in the world. We look forward to working with [Imperator.co](http://Imperator.co) to build a better future for the dYdX Chain and the dYdX Community.