The grants funds the maintenance and enhancement of the the Observatory Dashboard, a key monitoring tool for the dYdX Chain. The work has focused on the ongoing operation of the MEV discrepancy monitoring system, the maintenance of dedicated nodes to track potential MEV activity, and the integration of MEV-related data into the Observatory newsfeed. The dashboard tracks MEV discrepancies across validators in the active set, ensuring compatibility and readiness with the launch of the Designated Proposer Set.
Observatory also continues to provide validator insights by monitoring validator performance, node locations, commission rates, missed blocks, and staking activity. Together, these efforts ensure transparency, security, and operational resilience across the network.