Proposal #345
Passed on 21 Oct 2026 with 98.9% of the votes for yes.
Yes
98.9%
100.0% without abstain
Veto
0.0%
of votes cast
Ended
21 Oct 2026
Asked
869.1K
AKT · 20.5% of the pool
98.87%
of votes cast
1.13%
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0.00%
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This proposal seeks community approval to fund the ongoing support and maintenance required to operate the Akash Network during Q3 2026 (July 1 – September 30, 2026). Building on the support programs funded in [Hidden link], this work spans Console and core codebase upkeep, provider DevOps, customer support, a new security support program, community coordination, and financial governance.
Q3 brought several major capabilities into production. Confidential compute and InfiniBand interconnect went live on mainnet in provider [Hidden link], ARM64 support shipped in provider [Hidden link] and was rolled out to community providers, the AKT price feed behind BME was migrated to new Pyth contracts through governance proposals [Hidden link]–[Hidden link], and Console moved managed-wallet users to automatic escrow funding and server-side storage for their data and secrets. Each of these expanded what providers have to operate and what users rely on day to day, and the support functions below absorbed that load.
These support services are distinct from the AEP-specific engineering work covered under the Q3 2026 Core Engineering and Client Engineering proposals. They represent the operational baseline required to maintain a production-grade decentralized cloud platform. This quarter also adds a dedicated Security Support program, reflecting the growing volume of externally reported vulnerabilities and security reviews that come with a larger production footprint.
For the Q3 2026 AEP Support Services Proposal, Overclock Labs is requesting $597,071 from the Community Pool for labor and operating costs directly attributable to the support programs for this period, alongside a 54.3% AKT volatility buffer.
| Request from CP | |
|---|---|
| Engineering hours | 479.77 |
| Engineering rate per hour | $98.95 |
| Engineering total cost | $47,474 |
| Support hours | 2,926.18 |
| Support rate per hour | $111.66 |
| Support total cost | $326,730 |
| Labor Subtotal | $374,205 |
| Additional Operating Costs | $12,750 |
| Total Budget | $386,955 |
| AKT Volatility Buffer (54.3%)* | $210,116 |
| Total Request | $597,071 |
*AKT Volatility Buffer – A 54.3% buffer is applied to this request to ensure adequate coverage during liquidation based on the past 180 days of AKT price fluctuations (applied as of 10/1/26). Any unused buffer during liquidation will be returned.
| Hours | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Core/Client Enhancements & Support | 479.77 | $47,474.13 |
| As a percentage of total budget | 14.09% | 12.27% |
| Product/Customer Support | 156.59 | $18,880.44 |
| As a percentage of total budget | 4.60% | 4.88% |
| DevOps and Provider Support | 678.03 | $59,580.29 |
| As a percentage of total budget | 19.91% | 15.40% |
| Security Support | 206.56 | $35,821.30 |
| As a percentage of total budget | 6.06% | 9.26% |
| Administrative Support | 702.00 | $107,054.62 |
| As a percentage of total budget | 20.61% | 27.67% |
| Community Support (incl. $12,750 operating) | 1,183.00 | $118,143.76 |
| As a percentage of total budget | 34.73% | 30.53% |
| Total | 3,405.95 | $386,954.54 |
These support services are what keep Akash running between milestone releases. Console and core codebase upkeep, provider DevOps, customer support, security response, community coordination, and FinOps governance are not optional at the network's current scale. Continued Community Pool funding ensures the network can absorb continued growth without compromising stability or user experience.
Overclock Labs will custody the requested funds in a new, distinct wallet so that funds from any other source are not commingled.
All funds will be liquidated and managed to minimize market impact. These funds will be handled with the same care and attention as all previous Community Funding Proposals, with liquidations done in a fashion that will not adversely affect the market. In practice, the effort of this liquidation will add depth to the AKT market for buyers looking to enter.
Overclock Labs will coordinate with the Decentralized Cloud Foundation (DCF) on the timing and execution of liquidations, so that conversions of these funds are aligned with other market activity across the ecosystem and are not working against one another.
In some cases, Overclock Labs will use structured market-making (MM) activity to manage funds responsibly. Conversions will take place gradually over defined trading windows rather than through large sell transactions. Spreading activity over these longer windows helps ensure that each trade reduces the likelihood of noticeable price movements and helps maintain a stable market for all participants. This measured approach allows Overclock Labs to meet operational needs while minimizing market impact and supporting steady liquidity within the AKT ecosystem.
Validators and delegator accounts, counted one vote each.
43 of 79 validators voted, 88% yes. 1 delegator accounts voted on their own, 100% yes.
Each validator's vote, by voting power.
43 validators voted, together 56.1% of the voting power.
