dYdX Chain Protocol Upgrade Brings New Features and Improvements

🔥 Major Protocol Upgrade

By dYdX
Apr 22, 2024, 6:56 PM
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The recent dYdX Chain protocol software upgrade introduced several new features and enhancements.​ The x/authz module enables wallet address authorization for improved operational security and efficiency.​ Community-enabled slashing through a new governance module and MsgSlashValidator message type provides a robust measure against MEV abuses.​ The upgrade also included expedited proposals with shorter voting durations and higher tally thresholds.​ Other improvements include IBC withdrawal rate limiting, subaccount withdrawal gating, and governance-enabled slashing.​

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