Gitopia v5.0.0 Software Upgrade - (Withdrawn)

Governance
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Updates

  • The team has identified a critical issue affecting pull request merges in user-owned repositories.
  • A withdrawal proposal (#33) has been submitted to cancel the v5.0.0 upgrade proposal (#32):
  • Along with this, you can also vote NO in the upgrade proposal #32 submitted earlier.
  • The team has fixed the identified issue and is conducting thorough testing
  • A new upgrade proposal will be submitted after testing is complete

Important Notes for Validators

The proposed upgrade will take place at block height 29,278,500 (approximately 2024-11-29 14:00:00 UTC).
29,435,500 (approximately 2024-12-02 14:00:00 UTC).

Recommendations

  1. Back up your data before attempting the upgrade
  2. Monitor the #mainnet-validators channel on Discord for real-time support during the upgrade process
  3. If you encounter issues, do not restart your node mid-upgrade unless absolutely necessary. Reach out to the community for support first
  4. Pay special attention to the store migration process during this upgrade

Background

The Gitopia v5.0.0 release represents a significant enhancement to our DAO functionality, introducing a more robust and integrated governance system. This upgrade will follow the standard governance process, requiring approval through an on-chain proposal.

Upon approval of the governance vote, validators will be required to update the Gitopia binary at the specified halt-height.

Proposed Release Contents

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The primary focus of this release is a comprehensive redesign of Gitopia’s DAO system, introducing tighter integration with repository workflows. Key changes include:

  1. New DAO Implementation

    • Migration to Cosmos SDK’s group module for internal DAO representation
    • Enhanced governance capabilities for repository management
    • New proposal management and voting mechanisms

  2. Repository Governance Integration

    • Configurable governance requirements for key repository actions:
      • Release creation
      • Pull request merging
      • Collaborator management
      • Repository deletion

  3. SDK Modifications

    • Custom fork of cosmos-sdk v0.47.13
    • Disabled purging of group proposals to maintain governance history

  4. Store Migrations

    • Migration of existing DAOs to new implementation

Testing

Testing is currently in progress, with particular focus on:

  • Store migration process
  • DAO governance workflows
  • Repository workflows in DAO and User owned repositories

Potential Risk Factors

This upgrade involves several significant changes that validators and users should be aware of:

  1. Store Migration Risks

    • The upgrade includes state migrations for existing DAOs
    • Potential for longer upgrade time due to migration process
    • Validators should ensure sufficient disk space and resources

  2. Breaking Changes

    • New DAO implementation affects existing repository transactions
    • Changes to how repository actions are governed
    • Updates to transaction handling for DAO-controlled repositories

Coordination and Support

The upgrade process will be actively coordinated through:

  • #mainnet-validators Discord channel
  • Real-time support during the upgrade window
  • Emergency response team on standby

Governance Votes

The following summarizes the voting options for this proposal:

  • YES - You agree that Gitopia should be updated with this release
  • NO - You disagree that Gitopia should be updated with this release
  • NO WITH VETO - You believe this proposal is spam, infringes on minority interests, or violates governance rules
  • ABSTAIN - You contribute to the quorum but decline to vote for or against the proposal

Emergency Procedures

In case of critical issues during the upgrade:

  1. DO NOT restart your node without consulting the validator community
  2. Monitor the #mainnet-validators channel for emergency instructions
  3. Be prepared to halt the network if instructed by core team
  4. Have rollback procedures ready if needed

Resources and Documentation

  • Full documentation of the new DAO system will be available at Gitopia Docs

We encourage all stakeholders to:

  1. Review the proposed changes thoroughly
  2. Participate in the governance process
  3. Prepare for the upgrade well in advance

Please share any concerns or questions in the forum discussion below.

Gitopia v5.1.0 Software Upgrade