This proposal asks the community to determine whether Lightchain.AI’s mainnet launch should be delayed for up to six (6) months due to critical setbacks in the development of the consensus-layer blockchain.

A key developer responsible for the consensus layer misrepresented progress and departed without notice, leaving several essential components incomplete. As a result, the protocol must decide whether to:

⊙ Delay mainnet to allow time to rebuild, repair, and finish the consensus layer; or ⊙ Proceed without delay by deploying the AIVM directly on Ethereum instead of Lightchain’s layer-1 blockchain.

It is important to note that the Artificial Intelligence Virtual Machine (AIVM) is fully complete and ready to launch on Ethereum immediately if the community chooses not to delay.

This vote determines the direction of Lightchain.AI and how closely the project remains aligned with its original layer-1 vision.

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Options

1. Yes — Delay Mainnet Launch (Up to 6 Months)

The community approves a delay of up to six (6) months to complete the consensus-layer blockchain.

What this enables

⊙ Hire a new consensus developer to complete and repair the unfinished work. ⊙ Preserve Lightchain’s intended architecture: a custom L1 + integrated AIVM ecosystem. ⊙ Maintain coordinated internal development rather than shifting to community-led open source. ⊙ Community receives an airdrop reward of 50% of their current LCAI token holdings. ⊙ The full Lightchain blockchain launches later, but as originally envisioned.

Summary Delay for stability, quality, and full execution of the original Lightchain layer-1 design.

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2. No — Do Not Delay Mainnet Launch

The community chooses to launch the AIVM immediately on Ethereum rather than waiting for the custom layer-1.

What this means

⊙ AIVM deploys directly on Ethereum in its current finished state. ⊙ The consensus-layer blockchain becomes an open-source, community-driven project. ⊙ The protocol shifts toward increased decentralization and transparency. ⊙ No LCAI airdrop is issued. ⊙ The long-term L1 vision remains possible but is no longer on a fixed timeline or guaranteed path.

Summary Launch now on Ethereum, move to open-source development, and prioritize decentralization over delay.

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Resolution Criteria

The option receiving the most votes will determine whether Lightchain.AI’s mainnet launch

⊙Is delayed for up to six (6) months to complete the consensus-layer blockchain, or ⊙Proceeds immediately by launching the AIVM on Ethereum and transitioning the L1 blockchain to a community-driven, open-source initiative.

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