[MACRO] - HotShot upgradability

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What is this task and why do we need to work on it?

We would like to allow for message formats and consensus protocols to be upgradeable while keeping the network live. This issue collects all tasks related to this.

What work will need to be done to complete this task?

• [x] #2372
• [x] #2383
• [x] #2409
• [x] #2444
• [x] #2445
• [x] #2454
• [x] #2600
• [x] #2629
• [x] #2702
• [x] #2878

Testing is tracked in a separate issue: #2590

Are there any other details to include?

TBD

What are the acceptance criteria to close this issue?

TBD

Branch work will be merged to (if not the default branch)

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