Development Roadmap

Our Journey from
Vision to Reality

Track our progress as we build the foundation for the next generation of decentralized applications and Web3 infrastructure.

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Milestones Completed
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Currently Active
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Upcoming Phases
75%
Progress to Mainnet

Project Inception & Seed Funding

Completed
Q4 2024

Arciel was conceptualized and the core team assembled. Initial seed funding secured.

Key Achievements

Core team formation with 25+ professionals
Seed funding round completed ($2M raised)
Initial R&D and prototype development
Key partnerships with academic institutions
Arc-Bridge Protocol proof of concept

Testnet Alpha Launch

Completed
Q1 2025

Internal testnet launch with basic functionality and initial bridge implementations.

Key Achievements

Arciel Alpha Testnet deployed
Stable 3-second block times achieved
5-node validator network established
Successful cross-chain asset transfers
Initial smart contract deployment

Public Testnet Beta & Whitepaper

Completed
Q2 2025

Public beta testnet "Arciel Aurora" with community participation and governance features.

Key Achievements

Public testnet "Arciel Aurora" launched
15+ community validators onboarded
Governance module activated
WASM smart contracts enabled
MiCAR-compliant whitepaper published

Security Audits & Optimization

Completed
Q3 2025

Comprehensive security audits and performance optimization phase.

Key Achievements

Three independent security audits completed
Performance optimizations implemented
Parallel transaction execution refined
Enterprise sidechain connectors developed
Pilot enterprise client onboarded

Mainnet Genesis Launch

In Progress
Q4 2025

Official mainnet launch with ARC token distribution and full network functionality.

Key Achievements

Genesis block creation and mainnet launch
ARC token minting and distribution
21 initial validators selected
Cross-chain bridges for 5+ networks
Block explorer and dashboard launch

Ecosystem Expansion Phase

Planned
Q1 2026

Focus on ecosystem growth with grants, partnerships, and developer tools.

Key Achievements

Ecosystem Fund grants program launch
Developer SDK v1.0 release
First wave of dApps deployed
Major exchange listings secured
DeFi protocol integrations

Interoperability Growth & Partnerships

Planned
Q2-Q3 2026

Expanding network connectivity and establishing strategic enterprise partnerships.

Key Achievements

Additional blockchain integrations (10+ networks)
Cosmos IBC protocol integration
Bitcoin bridge implementation
Enterprise consortium partnerships
CBDC interoperability pilot

Arciel 2.0 Governance Upgrades

Planned
Late 2026

Major protocol upgrades decided and implemented through community governance.

Key Achievements

Advanced consensus mechanism upgrade
Privacy layer integration (zk-SNARKs)
Quadratic voting implementation
Sharding or subnet architecture
AI-assisted network optimization

Global Adoption & Maturity

Planned
2027 and Beyond

Achieving global scale with thousands of validators and widespread adoption.

Key Achievements

Fully decentralized governance transition
Rich ecosystem of 1000+ applications
Government and CBDC partnerships
Global trade logistics integration
Arciel 3.0 research and development

Community-Driven Development

This roadmap evolves based on community feedback and governance decisions. As ARC token holders, you have a voice in shaping Arciel's future direction.

Last Updated: December 2024 • Next Review: Q1 2026 via governance proposal