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# 🗜️Development Phases

### <mark style="color:blue;">Phase 1: Foundation & Testnet (Completed)</mark>&#x20;

**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.

### <mark style="color:blue;">Phase 2: Expansion & Innovation (2025)</mark>&#x20;

**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.\ <br>

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