According to dYdX Foundation, validators Jerome (Kingnodes) and Eric (Rhinostake) joined the Foundation to explain how the Designated Proposer system improves network reliability, performance, and fairness for traders on the dYdX Chain, with a structured walkthrough via the Ecosystem Briefing episode timeline. Source: dYdX Foundation. The episode covers Designated Proposers, validator requirements, Order Entry Gateway services, the role of the community, proposer rotation, a concise TL;DR, and areas for improvement with future outlook. Source: dYdX Foundation. The focus for traders is operational enhancements that support more consistent execution conditions through clearly defined proposer duties and rotation, alongside infrastructure components like the Order Entry Gateway that streamline order handling. Source: dYdX Foundation.

According to dYdX Foundation, the community has passed a governance vote to approve eight nominated validators as the initial designated proposer set, confirming the outcome on the referenced Mintscan proposal page (source: dYdX Foundation on X; source: Mintscan proposal page referenced in the announcement). For traders, the establishment of a designated proposer set directly ties to who proposes blocks and how consensus progresses, which is foundational for transaction inclusion and network operations in Tendermint-style Proof-of-Stake systems (source: Tendermint Core documentation).

According to @dydxfoundation, dYdX Trading Inc. has announced a proposed architectural upgrade to the dYdX Chain involving a governance-controlled Designated Proposer system. This enhancement aims to increase the reliability and liveness of block production, which is crucial for traders relying on fast and consistent order execution. The MEV Committee is currently inviting validators to participate in this system, signaling a move toward stronger on-chain governance and potentially reducing block production delays or failures. These improvements may positively impact trading efficiency and liquidity on the dYdX platform. Source: @dydxfoundation