Summary
This proposal asks the community to approve a software upgrade to the Qubetics blockchain to add new protocol modules that enable decentralized VPN (dVPN) functionality.
The upgrade expands the chain’s utility by allowing participants to provide and consume bandwidth services through on-chain logic. The change does not affect consensus, staking, or token supply.
Purpose
Qubetics is a Cosmos-based modular chain built to support real-world decentralized services. To support this goal, the protocol must manage provider registration, session tracking, bandwidth accounting, and rewards on-chain.
This upgrade adds those capabilities at the protocol level.
What the Upgrade Adds
The upgrade introduces new Cosmos SDK modules that handle:
- Provider registration — nodes can register as bandwidth providers
- Session management — creation and closure of dVPN sessions
- Bandwidth accounting — on-chain tracking of data usage
- Incentive distribution — rewards based on validated usage
These modules extend the application state machine. They do not change existing modules.
Scope of Change
This is a protocol extension. The upgrade:
- Adds new modules, message types, and state stores
- Does not change consensus rules
- Does not change staking or token economics
- Remains compatible with the current chain state
Impact on Validators and Node Operators
This is a mandatory binary upgrade. Validators and node operators must:
- Install the new Qubetics binary before the upgrade height
- Restart nodes with the updated version
Nodes that do not upgrade will fall out of consensus after the upgrade height. Upgrade guides and release notes will be shared before execution.
Upgrade Plan
After approval:
- Release the new binary
- Publish upgrade documentation
- Announce the upgrade block height
- Validators upgrade before the height
- dVPN modules activate automatically at that height
Governance Timeline & Voting Process
This proposal will be published on-chain through the Qubetics governance system and made available on the governance portal for community voting.
- Proposal goes live: February 4th, 2026 — 12:00 PM UTC
- Voting opens: February 4th, 2026 — 12:00 PM UTC
- Voting closes: Friday, February 6th, 2026 — 12:07 PM UTC
The proposal will remain on-chain for the full voting window from Feb 4 → Feb 6.
Community members can vote directly on the governance portal using:
- Keplr
- Cosmostation
- Qubetics Wallet Extension
This ensures open, transparent participation from all token holders.
Portal Link: https://governance.qubetics.com/
What Happens After the Upgrade
Within 3–5 days after the on-chain upgrade is completed, the dVPN platform will move to live mode on Qubetics mainnet.
This means the protocol capability added by this proposal will begin serving real network traffic shortly after activation.
Why This Matters
This upgrade allows Qubetics network to support a new category of decentralized service:
Decentralized bandwidth marketplaces where:
- Providers contribute bandwidth
- Users consume privacy-preserving connectivity
- Usage is verified on-chain
- Rewards are distributed transparently by protocol logic
All without modifying the economic or consensus foundation of the chain. This upgrade enables Qubetics to support decentralized bandwidth services and new participation roles without changing the chain’s economics or stability.
Conclusion
This upgrade extends the Qubetics protocol to support dVPN services while preserving the chain’s security and design. The community is requested to review and vote.