🗜️Development Phases

Phase 1: Foundation & Testnet (Completed)

January 2024: Project Kickoff

Core team formation and project roadmap defined.

Development began for:

• DAG-based core blockchain.

• UTXO model + Proof-of-Work.

• EVM compatibility.

• Initial tools like Explorer and Faucet.

September 2024: Alpha Testnet Launch

Public Alpha Testnet released.

Community testing enabled for:

• Node operations.

• Explorer & Faucet access.

October 2024: Code Finalization

Final roadmap for Phase 2 created.

BlockDAG 1.0 codebase completed:

• Contract Visualizer & Verifier added.

• Nodes Visualizer introduced.

• Performance and structural enhancements.

November 2024: Mainnet Completion

Mainnet fully developed, including:

• Core blockchain + Nodes.

• Consensus layer.

• Explorer and Faucet tools.

Marked the end of Phase 1 and start of operational rollout.

Phase 2: Expansion & Innovation (2025)

Q1 2025: Security + Performance

• Third-party security audit of smart contracts.

• Explorer enhancements:

• Miner Visualizer.

• Performance + storage optimization.

Q2 2025: Ecosystem Features

Core blockchain upgrades:

• Custom Mining Rewards.

• Fee Customization + Sharing Modules.

• Explorer Analytics Module.

• Blockchain Upgradeability (future-proofing).

Planned integrations with:

• Trust Wallet.

• Plus Wallet.

Mid to Late 2025: DeFi & Tools Rollout

Stablecoins: USDT, USDC integration.

Low Code IDE + Launchpad:

• Token/NFT creation.

• Features like vesting, swaps, airdrops, staking.

DeFi tools under development:

• Swaps.

• Pseudo Staking.

• Lending/Borrowing.

• Blockchain bridging (cross-chain compatibility).

Late 2025: Future Vision

Full Mainnet Launch while expanding the ecosystem via:

• Interoperability across blockchains.

• Decentralized governance mechanisms.

• AI and privacy-preserving tech integrations.