# \#drc

**URL:** https://dydx.forum/tag/drc/9.md

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## [\[DRC\] Proposal for dYdX Protocol Upgrade to v9.8](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-proposal-for-dydx-protocol-upgrade-to-v9-8/5165)

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**Author:** [@dYdX\_Ops\_subDAO](https://dydx.forum/u/dYdX_Ops_subDAO)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-proposal-for-dydx-protocol-upgrade-to-v9-8/5165 "2026-10-07T14:56:48Z")

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TL;DR: (summary) We would like to submit for consideration a software upgrade proposal for the dYdX Protocol v9.8. This version introduces sensitive security fixes produced from a private fork of the public dydxprot…

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## [\[DRC\] Proposal for dYdX Protocol Upgrade to v9.7](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-proposal-for-dydx-protocol-upgrade-to-v9-7/5150)

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**Author:** [@dYdX\_Ops\_subDAO](https://dydx.forum/u/dYdX_Ops_subDAO)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 9:28am UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-proposal-for-dydx-protocol-upgrade-to-v9-7/5150 "2026-09-07T09:28:43Z")

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TL;DR: (summary) We would like to submit for consideration a software upgrade proposal for the dYdX Protocol v9.7. This version introduces protocol-level security enhancements, including the removal and restriction …

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## [DRC - Increase Governance Quorum to 50%](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-increase-governance-quorum-to-50/5130)

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**Author:** [@eguegu](https://dydx.forum/u/eguegu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 3:48am UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-increase-governance-quorum-to-50/5130 "2026-08-03T03:48:59Z")

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Summary This proposal seeks to increase the governance quorum on the dYdX Chain from 33.4% to 50%. Abstract Quorum is the minimum share of staked DYDX that must vote on a proposal for the result to be valid. dYdX curren…

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## [\[DRC\] - Distribute DYDX Tokens for Season 15 of the dYdX Surge Program](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-distribute-dydx-tokens-for-season-15-of-the-dydx-surge-program/5119)

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**Author:** [@eguegu](https://dydx.forum/u/eguegu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 12:23pm UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-distribute-dydx-tokens-for-season-15-of-the-dydx-surge-program/5119 "2026-07-07T12:23:28Z")

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Summary This proposal seeks community approval to distribute 357,142.71 DYDX tokens from the dYdX Chain Community Treasury to qualifying users for Season 15 of the dYdX Surge Program. For Season 15, the total reward poo…

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## [\[DRC\] - Distribute DYDX Tokens for Season 14 of the dYdX Surge Program](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-distribute-dydx-tokens-for-season-14-of-the-dydx-surge-program/5098)

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**Author:** [@eguegu](https://dydx.forum/u/eguegu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 7:19am UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-distribute-dydx-tokens-for-season-14-of-the-dydx-surge-program/5098 "2026-06-02T07:19:04Z")

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Summary This proposal seeks community approval to distribute 294,117.24 DYDX tokens from the dYdX Chain Community Treasury to qualifying users for Season 14 of the dYdX Surge Program. For Season 14, the total reward poo…

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## [\[DRC\] - Utilise Insurance Fund for DAO Funding](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-utilise-insurance-fund-for-dao-funding/5054)

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**Author:** [@KPK](https://dydx.forum/u/KPK)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-utilise-insurance-fund-for-dao-funding/5054 "2026-05-14T14:55:03Z")

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Simple Summary This proposal seeks community approval to transfer 10M USDC from the Insurance Fund to three independent recipients: 2.5M USDC to the dYdX Operations SubDAO 2.5M USDC to the dYdX Foundation 5M USDC to th…

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## [\[DRC\] - Distribute DYDX Tokens for Season 12 of the dYdX Surge Program](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-distribute-dydx-tokens-for-season-12-of-the-dydx-surge-program/5080)

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**Author:** [@eguegu](https://dydx.forum/u/eguegu)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 6:35am UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-distribute-dydx-tokens-for-season-12-of-the-dydx-surge-program/5080 "2026-05-08T06:35:22Z")

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Summary This proposal seeks community approval to distribute 1,138,888.89 DYDX tokens from the dYdX Chain Community Treasury to qualifying users for Season 12 of the dYdX Surge Program. For Season 12, the total reward p…

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## [\[DRC\] - Distribute DYDX Tokens for Season 13 of the dYdX Surge Program](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-distribute-dydx-tokens-for-season-13-of-the-dydx-surge-program/5090)

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**Author:** [@eguegu](https://dydx.forum/u/eguegu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 2:09am UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-distribute-dydx-tokens-for-season-13-of-the-dydx-surge-program/5090 "2026-05-05T02:09:19Z")

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Summary This proposal seeks community approval to distribute 333,333.27 DYDX tokens from the dYdX Chain Community Treasury to qualifying users for Season 13 of the dYdX Surge Program. For Season 13, the total reward poo…

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## [\[DRC\] Appoint New Designated Proposer Set](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-appoint-new-designated-proposer-set/5049)

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**Author:** [@Keplr](https://dydx.forum/u/Keplr)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 9:51am UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-appoint-new-designated-proposer-set/5049 "2026-04-15T09:51:36Z")

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Simple Summary Designated Proposer Set is a subset of validators responsible for proposing blocks on the dYdX Chain. This proposal seeks community approval to update the Designated Proposer Set, namely: Removal of In…

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## [DRC: Increase Stateful Order Rate Limit](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-increase-stateful-order-rate-limit/5025)

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**Author:** [@polkachu](https://dydx.forum/u/polkachu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 1:43am UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-increase-stateful-order-rate-limit/5025 "2026-03-05T01:43:19Z")

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Summary This proposal updates the stateful order rate limit on dYdX Chain by removing the existing per-block cap and increasing the current limit per 100 blocks to 50 stateful orders. This aims to give users and market m…

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## [\[DRC\] - Surge Season 10 Incentive Distribution Proposal](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-surge-season-10-incentive-distribution-proposal/4980)

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**Author:** [@eguegu](https://dydx.forum/u/eguegu)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 5:49am UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-surge-season-10-incentive-distribution-proposal/4980 "2026-02-10T05:49:44Z")

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Summary This proposal seeks community approval to distribute 1,194,580.72 DYDX tokens from the dYdX Chain Community Treasury to qualifying users for Season 10 of the dYdX Surge Program. For Season 10, the total reward p…

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## [\[DRC\] Proposal for dYdX Protocol Upgrade to v9.6](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-proposal-for-dydx-protocol-upgrade-to-v9-6/4973)

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**Author:** [@dYdX\_Ops\_subDAO](https://dydx.forum/u/dYdX_Ops_subDAO)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 6:08am UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-proposal-for-dydx-protocol-upgrade-to-v9-6/4973 "2026-01-27T06:08:59Z")

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TL;DR: (summary) We would like to submit for consideration a software upgrade proposal for the dYdX Protocol v9.6. This version introduces governance-controlled tuning of tick size and step size for perpetual market…

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## [\[DRC\] Realized Losses Rebate Pilot Program](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-realized-losses-rebate-pilot-program/4828)

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**Author:** [@eguegu](https://dydx.forum/u/eguegu)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 10:13am UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-realized-losses-rebate-pilot-program/4828 "2026-01-22T10:13:04Z")

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Summary This proposal seeks community approval to launch a one-month pilot Realized Loss Rebate Program starting December 1, 2025, that rewards traders with points and potential rebates of up to $1M for experiencing loss…

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## [\[DRC\] Coinner Order Router Rev Share Proposal](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-coinner-order-router-rev-share-proposal/4961)

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**Author:** [@coinner](https://dydx.forum/u/coinner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 7:58am UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-coinner-order-router-rev-share-proposal/4961 "2026-01-15T07:58:37Z")

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Summary This proposal seeks dYdX community approval to designate Coinner as an official Order Router Integration Partner. Coinner operates a cloud-based automated trading bot platform built specifically for the dYdX Chai…

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## [DRC to return DYDX token's yield utility \[Discussion\]](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-to-return-dydx-tokens-yield-utility-discussion/4819)

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**Author:** [@staza](https://dydx.forum/u/staza)\
**Replies:** 47\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 8:54pm UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-to-return-dydx-tokens-yield-utility-discussion/4819 "2025-12-19T20:54:18Z")

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I purpose to discuss this DRC as a follow-up of recent posts related to “buybacks VS staking rewards” which happened here and here resulted in a quite fast approval of 75% buybacks but w/o the original idea of 3 months …

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## [\[DRC\] Re-enable support for the wethDYDX Smart Contract (i.e., the Bridge) on the dYdX Chain side for 12 months](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-re-enable-support-for-the-wethdydx-smart-contract-i-e-the-bridge-on-the-dydx-chain-side-for-12-months/4500)

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**Author:** [@Cosmic\_Validator](https://dydx.forum/u/Cosmic_Validator)\
**Replies:** 106\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 5:51pm UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-re-enable-support-for-the-wethdydx-smart-contract-i-e-the-bridge-on-the-dydx-chain-side-for-12-months/4500 "2025-12-19T17:51:37Z")

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Background 41.7M ethDYDX remained unbridged as of the effective Bridge closure The forum post of affected ethDYDX holders has the most replies in the history of the dYdX forum and also one with the most views with a…

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## [\[DRC\] Sliding Affiliate Fee Tiers Parameters Update](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-sliding-affiliate-fee-tiers-parameters-update/4913)

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**Author:** [@eguegu](https://dydx.forum/u/eguegu)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 6:54am UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-sliding-affiliate-fee-tiers-parameters-update/4913 "2025-12-15T06:54:49Z")

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Summary This proposal seeks to update the parameters in the sliding affiliate fee tiers, which were implemented through dYdX Chain Software Upgrade v9.4, by increasing the maximum referred volume per user from 10,000 to …

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## [\[DRC\] Revenue Share on dYdX](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-revenue-share-on-dydx/4702)

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**Author:** [@nethermind](https://dydx.forum/u/nethermind)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-revenue-share-on-dydx/4702 "2025-12-08T15:08:55Z")

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About Nethermind Research Nethermind DeFi Research provides technical research and advisory services to venture capital firms, hedge funds, and protocol teams. Our focus areas include protocol due diligence, quantitative…

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## [\[DRC\] Foxify Broker Proposal: A-book Prop Firm Integration](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-foxify-broker-proposal-a-book-prop-firm-integration/4813)

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**Author:** [@koji\_foxify](https://dydx.forum/u/koji_foxify)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 7:05am UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-foxify-broker-proposal-a-book-prop-firm-integration/4813 "2025-12-05T07:05:33Z")

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Summary This proposal seeks approval for Foxify to become an official integration partner of dYdX, eligible to receive 50% of revenue generated by users who onboard and trade through the Foxify platform as outlined unde…

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## [\[DRC\] Proposal for dYdX Protocol Upgrade to v9.5](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-proposal-for-dydx-protocol-upgrade-to-v9-5/4872)

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**Author:** [@dYdX\_Ops\_subDAO](https://dydx.forum/u/dYdX_Ops_subDAO)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 8:47pm UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-proposal-for-dydx-protocol-upgrade-to-v9-5/4872 "2025-12-04T20:47:33Z")

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TL;DR: (summary) We would like to submit for consideration a software upgrade proposal for the dYdX Protocol v9.5. This version introduces a new governance-controlled transfer mechanism, adds epoch querying commands…

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## [\[DRC\] AstraBit Broker Proposal: Automated Execution Infrastructure + Smart Hedging](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-astrabit-broker-proposal-automated-execution-infrastructure-smart-hedging/4812)

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**Author:** [@AstrabitTrading](https://dydx.forum/u/AstrabitTrading)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 4:28pm UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-astrabit-broker-proposal-automated-execution-infrastructure-smart-hedging/4812 "2025-11-18T16:28:43Z")

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Summary AstraBit proposes to integrate into the dYdX ecosystem as a Broker Partner under the dYdX Broker Revenue Share Program. We bring a modular, automation-first infrastructure stack designed to improve execution qual…

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## [\[DRC\] Parameter Proposal for the Sliding Affiliate Fee Feature](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-parameter-proposal-for-the-sliding-affiliate-fee-feature/4744)

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**Author:** [@eguegu](https://dydx.forum/u/eguegu)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 7:58pm UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-parameter-proposal-for-the-sliding-affiliate-fee-feature/4744 "2025-11-14T19:58:09Z")

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Simple Summary The next software upgrade includes a Sliding Affiliate Fee Feature that will enable “the dYdX Community to replace the current VIP tier with a more rewarding program. This gives higher-volume referrers pro…

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## [80% of fees to buybacks for 3 months](https://dydx.forum/t/80-of-fees-to-buybacks-for-3-months/4670)

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**Author:** [@staza](https://dydx.forum/u/staza)\
**Replies:** 75\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 4:15pm UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/80-of-fees-to-buybacks-for-3-months/4670 "2025-11-07T16:15:57Z")

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Summary: This DRC proposes a three-month trial to send 100% of dYdX Chain’s net trading fees to DYDX buybacks. This boosts token value accrual, similar to Hyperliquid’s model. During the trial, validator and staker rewar…

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## [\[DRC\] Proposal for dYdX Protocol Upgrade to v9.4](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-proposal-for-dydx-protocol-upgrade-to-v9-4/4735)

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**Author:** [@dYdX\_Ops\_subDAO](https://dydx.forum/u/dYdX_Ops_subDAO)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2025, 12:33pm UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-proposal-for-dydx-protocol-upgrade-to-v9-4/4735 "2025-11-01T12:33:59Z")

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TL;DR: (summary) We would like to submit for consideration a software upgrade proposal for the dYdX Protocol v9.4. This version introduces leverage enforcement, staking-based fee tiers, and refined affiliate rewards…

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## [Compensate impacted Oct 10 incident users from Insurance Fund](https://dydx.forum/t/compensate-impacted-oct-10-incident-users-from-insurance-fund/4662)

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**Author:** [@polkachu](https://dydx.forum/u/polkachu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 3:17am UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/compensate-impacted-oct-10-incident-users-from-insurance-fund/4662 "2025-10-28T03:17:03Z")

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Simple Summary This proposal seeks community approval to compensate users who incurred losses during the chain halt incident on October 10, 2025, using funds from the Insurance Fund (dydx1c7ptc87hkd54e3r7zjy92q29xkq7t79…

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## [\[DRC\] Proposal for dYdX Protocol Upgrade to v9.3](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-proposal-for-dydx-protocol-upgrade-to-v9-3/4582)

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**Author:** [@dYdX\_Ops\_subDAO](https://dydx.forum/u/dYdX_Ops_subDAO)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2025, 10:31am UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-proposal-for-dydx-protocol-upgrade-to-v9-3/4582 "2025-10-16T10:31:35Z")

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TL;DR: (summary) We would like to submit for consideration a software upgrade proposal for the dYdX Protocol v9.3. This version addresses the recent blockchain liveness incident. Introduction: Hello dYdX Community…

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## [\[DRC\] Upgrade the liquidity tier of ZORA-USD and BONK-USD](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-upgrade-the-liquidity-tier-of-zora-usd-and-bonk-usd/3744)

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**Author:** [@eguegu](https://dydx.forum/u/eguegu)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 1:34am UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-upgrade-the-liquidity-tier-of-zora-usd-and-bonk-usd/3744 "2025-09-26T01:34:32Z")

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We, CLC, develop and operate dYdX Trading Arena, a trading competition platform aimed at amplifying engagement within the dYdX trading ecosystem. Simple Summary This proposal seeks to upgrade the liquidity tier of two m…

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## [\[DRC\] Simplifying the fee tiers](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-simplifying-the-fee-tiers/3993)

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**Author:** [@nethermind](https://dydx.forum/u/nethermind)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 12:52pm UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-simplifying-the-fee-tiers/3993 "2025-09-25T12:52:00Z")

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About Nethermind Research Nethermind DeFi Research provides technical research and advisory services to venture capital firms, hedge funds, and protocol teams. Our focus areas include protocol due diligence, quantitative…

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## [\[DRC\] Proposal for dYdX Protocol Upgrade to v9.1](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-proposal-for-dydx-protocol-upgrade-to-v9-1/4201)

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**Author:** [@dYdX\_Ops\_subDAO](https://dydx.forum/u/dYdX_Ops_subDAO)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 12:50pm UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-proposal-for-dydx-protocol-upgrade-to-v9-1/4201 "2025-09-25T12:50:23Z")

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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 C…

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## [\[DRC\] Appoint Designated Proposer Set](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-appoint-designated-proposer-set/3941)

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**Author:** [@CryptoCrew](https://dydx.forum/u/CryptoCrew)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 8:10pm UTC](https://dydx.forum/t/drc-appoint-designated-proposer-set/3941 "2025-09-22T20:10:49Z")

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Simple Summary This proposal seeks the on-chain appointment of a subset of validators as Designated Proposers, responsible for proposing blocks on the dYdX Chain. This follows the release of dYdX Chain v9.0 and aligns w…

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