# \[PASSED\] OP-PIP-124: Express Relay Wind-Down

**URL:** <https://forum.pyth.network/t/passed-op-pip-124-express-relay-wind-down/2642>\
**Category:** Proposals\
**Tags:** operational-pip\
**Created:** [July 22, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.pyth.network/t/passed-op-pip-124-express-relay-wind-down/2642 "2026-07-22T11:35:02Z")\
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**Author:** ![zenyas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/6a8cbe/32.png) [@zenyas](https://forum.pyth.network/u/zenyas)\
**Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.pyth.network/t/passed-op-pip-124-express-relay-wind-down/2642/1 "2026-07-22T11:35:03Z")

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### **Abstract**

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Formally ratify the sunsetting of Pyth Express Relay (ER). Douro Labs will cease operating the off-chain infrastructure required for ER to function, effectively pausing the product.

PROPOSAL: [OP-PIP-124: Express Relay Wind-Down | Pyth Governance](https://v2.realms.today/dao/4ct8XU5tKbMNRphWy4rePsS9kBqPhDdvZoGpmprPaug4/proposal/F72TKb5id84qMA5WKTeeXbUFqe2TGPNS9Z2rfBrtgVuv)

### **Rationale**

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Following the failure of CO-PIP-122 and CO-PIP-122.V2 to reach quorum (despite strong YES votes from those who participated), the third-party Solana protocol that had expressed interest in acquiring Express Relay has withdrawn from the transaction.

Without a downstream buyer, the previously proposed acquisition is no longer viable. However, the underlying economics that motivated the sale remain unchanged:

- **Current revenue:** \<$2,000/month to the DAO Treasury
- **Operational costs:** Infrastructure, engineering, and maintenance exceed this revenue
- **Opportunity cost:** Resources currently allocated to ER could support Pyth Pro

As outlined in the [original acquisition proposal](https://forum.pyth.network/t/douro-labs-proposes-to-acquire-express-relay/2617), Express Relay is a net cost to operate at current usage levels.

### Proposal

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Douro Labs proposes to **sunset Express Relay** :

- Douro Labs will stop running the off-chain services required for ER to function
- The product will no longer be operational after the transition period
- Engineering and infrastructure resources will be reallocated to Pyth Pro

**Constitutional status:**

- The Pyth DAO Constitution remains unchanged
- ER references stay in place; the Pythian Council retains its delegated powers
- The DAO continues to own the Express Relay program
- Should a buyer emerge in the future, the DAO can revisit a sale via CO-PIP

### **Implementation Plan**

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Upon passage of this OP-PIP:

1. Douro Labs will have the right to pause or shut down Express Relay’s off-chain infrastructure at any time

2. Douro Labs will coordinate with existing users to ensure a reasonable transition

3. Any accumulated fees in the ER fee account will be transferred to the DAO Treasury

4. The on-chain program remains owned by the DAO but will be non-functional without the off-chain services

PROPOSAL: [OP-PIP-124: Express Relay Wind-Down | Pyth Governance](https://v2.realms.today/dao/4ct8XU5tKbMNRphWy4rePsS9kBqPhDdvZoGpmprPaug4/proposal/F72TKb5id84qMA5WKTeeXbUFqe2TGPNS9Z2rfBrtgVuv)