[Constitutional] AIP: Minimize Arbitrum Nova
AI summary
This proposal aims to reduce Arbitrum Nova, a blockchain designed for low-cost transactions, to a maintenance-only state. It will involve a three-phase process: a governance phase, a 90-day migration window for users and developers to move to Arbitrum One, and finally, a transition to a minimized operational model with reduced infrastructure and support. The rationale is that Arbitrum Nova has low activity, limited ecosystem engagement, and incurs significant annual costs that are no longer justified given its current usage and the availability of alternative solutions for developers.
If passed, Arbitrum Nova will no longer be actively developed or supported, potentially causing disruption for current users and applications who will need to migrate to Arbitrum One. The Arbitrum DAO will save on the operational costs associated with maintaining Arbitrum Nova, but the exact amount of savings is not specified. Users and developers on Arbitrum Nova will need to adapt to the change.
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Abstract
This AIP proposes minimizing Arbitrum Nova by transitioning it into a maintenance-oriented state with reduced capacity and deprioritized support. If approved via an offchain vote that meets constitutional quorum requirements, the minimization process will follow three structured phases aimed at limiting user disruption, supporting the migration of applications, integrations, liquidity, and funds to Arbitrum One, as well as reducing operational overhead no longer justified by Arbitrum Nova’s current usage and strategic value. *Given the existing TVL and number active applications on…