According to dYdX Foundation, the community approved the distribution of Surge Season 9 incentive rewards via dYdX Chain governance proposal 335; source: x.com/dydxfoundation/status/2009213626335514812, mintscan.io/dydx/proposals/335. Mintscan shows proposal 335 in Passed status, confirming authorization to distribute Season 9 rewards as specified in the proposal; source: mintscan.io/dydx/proposals/335. The announcement was posted on January 8, 2026, providing official confirmation that Season 9 rewards will be distributed to eligible participants per the proposal; source: x.com/dydxfoundation/status/2009213626335514812.