# Roadmap

## The Path Forward

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#### Phase 1: Foundation — Q2 2026

* Token launch and initial DEX listing
* Website and whitepaper release
* Community building across Twitter, Telegram, and Discord
* Smart contract audit by CertiK / Hacken
* Initial partnerships with DePIN ecosystem projects
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#### Phase 2: Network Launch — Q3 2026

* Testnet launch with 500+ node operators
* Storage node operator onboarding program with documentation and tooling
* SDK and API beta release for developer integrations
* First centralized exchange (CEX) listing
* Bug bounty program launch
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#### Phase 3: Growth — Q4 2026

* Mainnet launch — the Stonest network goes live
* Storage mining rewards activation
* Enterprise partnership program and integrations
* Target: 5,000+ active storage nodes
* Developer documentation portal and integration guides
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#### Phase 4: Expansion — Q1 2027

* Cross-chain bridge deployment (Ethereum ↔ BSC ↔ Polygon)
* Mobile application for file management and storage
* Governance DAO launch — token holders vote on protocol upgrades
* Target: 10 PB+ total storage capacity across the network
* Strategic partnerships with AI/ML data infrastructure providers
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