# Upgrading the MIP process

**URL:** https://forums.minaprotocol.com/t/upgrading-the-mip-process/6464
**Category:** MIPs (Mina Improvement Proposals)
**Created:** [September 25, 2024, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.minaprotocol.com/t/upgrading-the-mip-process/6464 "2024-09-25T08:54:01Z")
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### Author: ![Joaquin](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/forums.minaprotocol.com/joaquin/32/2082_2.png) [@Joaquin](https://forums.minaprotocol.com/u/Joaquin)
#### Post date: [January 10, 2025, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.minaprotocol.com/t/upgrading-the-mip-process/6464/20 "2025-01-10T10:44:36Z")

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Hi everyone,

I hope you’re doing well! I wanted to provide a quick update on the status of the MIP Upgrade proposal, a pivotal step forward for Mina Protocol’s governance framework.

Here’s a recap of our journey so far:

- **September 25, 2024:** The initial idea for the MIP Upgrade was proposed on Mina Research, sparking insightful discussions.  
[Upgrading the MIP process](https://forums.minaprotocol.com/t/upgrading-the-mip-process/6464)

- **November 1, 2024:** We conducted a community poll to gauge sentiment and held a community call to discuss alternative options. Feedback from these efforts was directly incorporated into the draft.  
[https://www.youtube.com/live/k2c935E3erk](https://www.youtube.com/live/k2c935E3erk)

- **November 25, 2024:** The proposal was formally submitted as a pull request in the GitHub repository, marking a key milestone.  
[MIP-Upgrade by criptowaco · Pull Request #23 · MinaProtocol/MIPs · GitHub](https://github.com/MinaProtocol/MIPs/pull/23)

- **December 11 & 18, 2024:** Two community calls were held to review the draft alongside MIP Editors and community members. These sessions were incredibly productive, yielding valuable feedback and diverse perspectives.  
[https://youtu.be/OZRQgOvKAOU?si=gZ0KVy1juXkbgqyD](https://youtu.be/OZRQgOvKAOU?si=gZ0KVy1juXkbgqyD)  
[https://youtu.be/S9jJPFQGY2Y?si=kdGQKPWVXqlKl8v8](https://youtu.be/S9jJPFQGY2Y?si=kdGQKPWVXqlKl8v8)

Next Steps:

- **January:** I’ll be incorporating all feedback gathered thus far and conducting a final review of the proposal to ensure it’s as robust and inclusive as possible.
- **February:** The proposal will move to a community on-chain vote, where your voices will ultimately decide its future.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed feedback, joined calls, and participated in discussions so far. Your involvement is what makes Mina’s governance truly decentralized and community-driven.

If you have any further questions or suggestions, feel free to drop them here or in our next community call. Let’s keep building a better governance system together!

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