According to Odaily, the dYdX Foundation has announced that the dYdX community has voted in favor of upgrading the dYdX Chain protocol software to version V5.0. The software upgrade is set to be implemented at block 17,560,000, which was expected to occur on June 6th at 23:16 Beijing time.
The dYdX Foundation has urged validators to prepare for this upgrade, which includes running the Slinky sidecar V0.4.6 or a newer version. The upgrade is a significant step for the dYdX community, demonstrating their commitment to continuous improvement and adaptation in the rapidly evolving blockchain landscape.
The dYdX Chain protocol software is a crucial component of the dYdX platform, and its upgrade to V5.0 is expected to bring about enhanced performance and functionality. Validators play a critical role in this process, as they are responsible for running the upgraded software and ensuring its smooth operation.
The announcement by the dYdX Foundation underscores the importance of community involvement in decision-making processes within blockchain platforms. The successful vote for the software upgrade indicates a strong consensus among the dYdX community members about the direction of the platform's development.