Clarification
Initially planned for release in July, the Beyond upgrade was postponed following various market developments and additional technical requirements. Consequently, the scope and composition of the upgrade have changed, necessitating an updated description of the numerous enhanced software components.
Overview
At the current stage of Dymension 3D, chains (RollApps) can be permissionlessly launched and tokens can be bootstrapped using Dymension’s launchpad platform.
However, the current design has not been able to attract a loyal user base and generate sustainable revenue. This upcoming upgrade is designed to open Dymension to a growing number of new users and make Dymension’s end product competitive in the current landscape of the Industry.
Pre upgrade, the only base asset for bootstrapping liquidity for launchpad tokens is DYM. Furthermore, chains launched via Dymension can only cooperate with and post data to a very limited choice of data availability (DA) L1 providers, thus limiting the communities that can onboard and use Dymension.
Following the Beyond upgrade, new base assets for bootstrapping liquidity will be introduced, with the first ones being USDC and KAS. Additionally new chains deployed via Dymension will be able to launch on an increasing amount of Layer 1s (starting with the Kaspa network) with a Dymension secured bridge connecting these new ecosystems.
The Beyond upgrade will also introduce a wide array of new features and improvements related to the user experience, including a 5x decrease in block times (~1 second finalization), a new mechanism to pump launchpad tokens according to stakers votes (vote-to-pump), massive improvements to bridging and much more.
Technical improvements have been made throughout the Dymension stack outside of the scope of the Dymension L1 upgrade including to Dymint, Roller, the Portal and more.
Prominent features
1. Hub Usability
1.1 Fast Blocks
Hub block time is currently ~5.5 seconds, which degrades UX—especially for time-sensitive actions like trading. Post-upgrade, block time will be reduced to ~1 second.
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TL;DR: 1-second block times.
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Why it matters: Drastic UX Improvement.
1.2 Whitelisted Base Asset
All hub operations today require DYM as the base asset - for paying fees, bootstrapping liquidity, or opening AMM pools. This creates a barrier for users, outside community members and developers wanting to hold other assets or stable coins. With the upgrade, approved assets like USDC or KAS can now be used instead.
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TL;DR: Use any whitelisted token to pay fees, create pools, and bootstrap liquidity.
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Why it matters: Lowers entry barriers for non-DYM users and devs.
1.3 Vote-to-Pump
Vote-to-Pump lets DYM stakers vote which Launchpad tokens the protocol buys.
This creates recurring buy-pressure for tokens with strong community backing, gives creators a clear incentive to rally voter support, and gives traders an incentive to trade on Dymension’s launchpad.
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TL;DR: DYM stakers vote on which tokens the protocol buys.
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Why it matters: Directs liquidity toward community-backed projects and drives ongoing demand across the Launchpad.
1.4 OTC Buyback (ready - to be enabled later)
A way for users to acquire DYM directly from the protocol at a discounted price with vesting. Users buy DYM over-the-counter using stablecoins or other whitelisted assets. All proceeds are used by the protocol to buy back DYM.
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TL;DR: Buy DYM at a discount with vesting through on-chain OTC.
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Why it matters: Boosts community engagement and aligns long-term incentives while creating consistent buy-pressure for DYM.
2. Bridging
2.1 Instant finality for RollApp Withdrawals
Enabled by Trusted Execution Environments (TEE), RollApps can now finalize withdrawals instantly.
Validated attestations from secure hardware let the Hub skip the dispute period, reducing withdrawal time from days to seconds.
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TL;DR: Near-instant RollApp withdrawals verified by secure hardware.
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Why it matters: Faster bridging and higher capital efficiency across eIBC transfers.
2.2 Self-Relay
Interoperability - and specifically the deposit and withdrawal of funds - relies on relayers to pass messages between RollApps and the hub. However, relayers are external components and may be down, out of gas, or simply buggy. This feature enables any user to act as their own relayer, ensuring that funds are never stuck due to relayer downtime.
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TL;DR: Anyone can relay transactions.
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Why it matters: Improves bridging liveness.
2.3 Optimistic eIBC
eIBC enables fast withdrawals via an external eIBC client that acts on behalf of liquidity providers. Like any external component, the eIBC client can be down or malfunctioning. With this feature, liquidity providers can optimistically fulfill withdrawals after a timeout—assuming no fraud is reported—even if the eIBC client isn’t available.
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TL;DR: Fast withdrawals without needing the eIBC client.
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Why it matters: Ensures liveness of fast withdrawals.
2.4 Hyperlane Integration
Currently, bridging in and out of Dymension depends on a third party, which introduces limitations:
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More hops, meaning higher fees and longer wait times.
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No way to mint RollApp tokens on non-IBC chains (e.g., Solana, Ethereum).
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Bridging is limited to tokens the third party supports.
Integrating Hyperlane directly into the hub solves all of these issues, making Dymension interoperable with any chain.
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TL;DR: Hyperlane becomes Dymension’s bridge for non-IBC chains.
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Why it matters: Mint RollApp tokens anywhere. Bridge from everywhere.
2.5 Extended Interoperability
Currently, bridging from a RollApp to any non-hub chain requires a two-step process: first to the hub, then to the destination. This feature introduces a general callback chain, enabling follow-up actions once a transaction lands on the hub - such as multi-hop bridging, bridging and swapping, or any custom logic.
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TL;DR: Run any action after bridging—within a single transaction.
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Why it matters: Bridge and swap in one go. Simplifies multi-hop flows.
2.6 Novel Kaspa Bridge
The Kaspa–Dymension bridge is a decentralized, mint-and-burn system that enables seamless 1:1 movement of KAS between Kaspa and Dymension. It employs a validator-controlled bridge design inspired by Hyperlane, ensuring security and transparency without relying on any centralized relayer. For more information please review: Dymension Kaspa Bridge Design Details
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TL;DR: Move KAS to Dymension.
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Why it matters: Unlock Dymension, RollApps and the chain launchpad to the KAS asset and community.
3. RollApp Usability
3.1 Fee-Exempt Transactions
RollApps can now exempt specific transactions from gas fees while maintaining protection against spam. This is achieved through app-specific validation and usage-based fee models that ensure only legitimate interactions are processed.
For example, a trading app could waive gas fees for trade executions while charging a small percentage fee on trade volume—eliminating friction without exposing the network to abuse.
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TL;DR: Apps can offer gas-free interactions with built-in spam protection.
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Why it matters: Lowers the barrier to entry and encourages experimentation.
3.2 RollApp Profit Sharing
We see RollApps primarily as on-chain companies. In this model, their native token should function more like a value sink rather than a currency. We encourage RollApps to use widely adopted tokens for fees (or adopt a freemium model), while treating their own token as value accrual tools. holders—i.e., token stakers—should be entitled to a portion of the protocol’s revenue. The new Profit Sharing module enables exactly that: RollApp stakers can now earn a share of the app’s revenue, giving the token clear utility without requiring users to hold it just to interact with the app—much like how you don’t need to own OpenAI stock to use ChatGPT.
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TL;DR: RollApps can now share application revenue with their stakers.
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Why it matters: Adds real utility to the token while lowering the entry barrier for users.
3.3 One-Click Deposit
A key success factor for RollApps is easy access to liquidity. With this upgrade, RollApps can embed a widget that allows users to bridge funds from major chains—or purchase tokens via credit card—in just one click. This positions RollApps as truly self-contained, accessible platforms.
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TL;DR: One-click bridging or token purchase via credit card.
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Why it matters: Radically improves liquidity access and onboarding.
Changelog: https://github.com/dymensionxyz/dymension/releases/tag/v4.0.0
Commit: 5bbee2a0c74474bc159bd28bd2f70782e2352dcd
Instructions: Notion
Governance Vote
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YES
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NO
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NO WITH VETO - A ‘NoWithVeto’ vote indicates a proposal either (1) is deemed to be spam, i.e., irrelevant to Dymension, (2) disproportionately infringes on minority interests, or (3) violates or encourages violation of the rules of engagement as currently set out by Dymension governance. If the number of ‘NoWithVeto’ votes is greater than a third of total votes, the proposal is rejected and the deposits are burned.
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ABSTAIN - You wish to contribute to quorum but you formally decline to vote either for or against the proposal.