Offchain Labs is updating the Timeboost reserve price back to 0.001 ETH in response to observed market behavior, changes in dynamics across market participants and feedback. This change was authorized by the Constitutional AIP: “Proposal to adopt Timeboost, a new transaction ordering policy” approved on March 29 2025.
This update reflects our continued efforts to maintain the efficiency of the Timeboost mechanism under current market conditions.
Key points:
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The reserve price remains calibrated in response to observed market behavior.
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We will continue to monitor market dynamics and participant strategies, and retain the flexibility to make further adjustments as conditions evolve.
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Our objective is to preserve a healthy and competitive auction environment while maintaining an appropriate balance between trading quality and DAO revenue generation.
In parallel, the Offchain Labs team continues to dedicate research resources to evaluating alternative designs that can sustainably balance an optimal trading experience for Arbitrum users with responsible DAO revenue capture. We will keep the DAO and broader community informed as this work progresses and welcome ongoing feedback.