# Request for Proposals: Upgrade Mechanisms

**URL:** <https://forum.aztec.network/t/request-for-proposals-upgrade-mechanisms/605>\
**Category:** Aztec\
**Tags:** rfp, upgrades\
**Created:** [June 20, 2023, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.aztec.network/t/request-for-proposals-upgrade-mechanisms/605 "2023-06-20T17:14:39Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 20, 2023, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.aztec.network/t/request-for-proposals-upgrade-mechanisms/605/26 "2023-11-20T23:00:19Z")

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> [@\[Upgrade Proposal\] - Balance of the Force](https://forum.aztec.network/t/upgrade-proposal-balance-of-the-force/728):
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> Summary This proposal lays the foundation for upgrades by social consensus, while preserving the ability to quickly resolve issues while the network is still in development. In this proposal, infrastructure providers determine whether an upgrade goes into effect after receiving feedback from the community. By default, there is a 1000 block timelock to allow users to withdraw funds. Importantly, this proposal applies training wheels in the form of a security council. This security council provi…

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