Version: 1.0.0
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Status: Active Planning
Overview
This roadmap outlines the path from current state to full DAO launch. Each phase has clear deliverables and dependencies.
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│ ZENPOWER LAUNCH TIMELINE │
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│ Phase 0 Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 │
│ GENESIS FOUNDATION TGE DAO MATURITY │
│ (Current) Q1 2026 Q2 2026 Q3 2026 2027+ │
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│ • Platform • Contracts • Token • Governor • Cross-chain │
│ • 108 users • Audits • Liquidity • Treasury • Ecosystem │
│ • ZEN$ live • Legal • Forge • Ethics • Global │
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Phase 0: Genesis (Current)
Status: 80% Complete
Focus: Platform foundation and community
Completed ✅
| Deliverable |
Status |
Notes |
| Core API |
✅ Done |
178 endpoints operational |
| ZEN$ System |
✅ Done |
Balances, transfers, decay |
| User Database |
✅ Done |
108 registered users |
| Wallet Auth (SIWE) |
✅ Done |
Sign-In With Ethereum |
| MUD World |
✅ Done |
37 rooms, 12 zones |
| Companion System |
✅ Done |
5 personality types |
| NFT Integration |
✅ Done |
870 NFTs tracked |
| Infrastructure |
✅ Done |
40+ containers |
In Progress 🔄
| Deliverable |
Status |
Target |
| Smart Contract Scaffold |
🔄 Done |
Dec 2025 |
| Tokenomics Document |
🔄 Done |
Dec 2025 |
| Community Growth |
🔄 Ongoing |
1000 users |
| Documentation |
🔄 Ongoing |
Comprehensive |
Remaining 📋
| Deliverable |
Dependency |
Target |
| Legal Structure |
Research |
Jan 2026 |
| Entity Formation |
Legal advice |
Feb 2026 |
| Bank/Treasury Setup |
Entity |
Feb 2026 |
Phase 1: Foundation (Q1 2026)
Goal: Complete all pre-launch requirements
Legal & Compliance
| Task |
Description |
Target |
| Entity Selection |
Choose jurisdiction (Wyoming DAO LLC, Marshall Islands, Cayman) |
Jan 2026 |
| Formation |
File paperwork, establish entity |
Feb 2026 |
| Token Opinion |
Legal opinion on utility classification |
Feb 2026 |
| Terms of Service |
Platform ToS, token agreement |
Feb 2026 |
| Privacy Policy |
GDPR-compliant policy |
Feb 2026 |
Smart Contracts
| Task |
Description |
Target |
| Contract Finalization |
Complete ZENCOIN, Forge, Governor, Treasury |
Jan 2026 |
| Internal Audit |
Team review and testing |
Jan 2026 |
| External Audit #1 |
Primary security audit |
Feb 2026 |
| External Audit #2 |
Secondary audit |
Mar 2026 |
| Bug Bounty Setup |
Immunefi or similar |
Mar 2026 |
| Testnet Deployment |
Sepolia deployment |
Feb 2026 |
Community
| Task |
Description |
Target |
| Discord Launch |
Community server |
Jan 2026 |
| Ambassador Program |
Early community leaders |
Jan 2026 |
| Content Creation |
Explainers, tutorials |
Feb 2026 |
| Partnerships |
Ecosystem collaborations |
Q1 2026 |
Infrastructure
| Task |
Description |
Target |
| Multi-sig Setup |
Gnosis Safe for treasury |
Feb 2026 |
| Monitoring |
Contract monitoring (Tenderly) |
Mar 2026 |
| Frontend |
Governance UI |
Mar 2026 |
Phase 2: Token Generation Event (Q2 2026)
Goal: Launch ZENCOIN token
Pre-TGE (April 2026)
| Task |
Description |
Target |
| Final Audit Review |
Address all findings |
Week 1 |
| Mainnet Deployment |
Deploy all contracts |
Week 2 |
| Contract Verification |
Etherscan verification |
Week 2 |
| Initial Liquidity |
Prepare DEX pool |
Week 3 |
TGE (May 2026)
| Event |
Description |
Details |
| Contract Activation |
Enable Forge |
Day 0 |
| Liquidity Launch |
Uniswap V3 pool |
Day 0 |
| Price Discovery |
Initial trading |
Day 0-7 |
| Forge Opens |
All paths available |
Day 1 |
Post-TGE (June 2026)
| Task |
Description |
Target |
| CEX Listings |
Major exchange applications |
June 2026 |
| Analytics |
Dune dashboards |
June 2026 |
| Community Rewards |
First Forge completions |
June 2026 |
Phase 3: DAO Activation (Q3 2026)
Goal: Transfer control to community
Governance Launch (July 2026)
| Task |
Description |
Target |
| Governor Activation |
Enable proposals |
Week 1 |
| First Proposal |
Ceremonial/test |
Week 1 |
| Delegation UI |
Vote delegation |
Week 1 |
| Proposal Templates |
Standard formats |
Week 2 |
Ethics Board (August 2026)
| Task |
Description |
Target |
| Nomination Period |
Candidates submit |
Week 1-2 |
| Election |
Token holder vote |
Week 3-4 |
| Board Formation |
5 members seated |
Week 4 |
| Veto Protocol |
Define procedures |
Week 4 |
Treasury Activation (September 2026)
| Task |
Description |
Target |
| Initial Funding |
Treasury allocation |
Week 1 |
| Grant Framework |
Proposal process |
Week 2 |
| First Grants |
Community projects |
Week 3-4 |
Admin Renunciation
| Task |
Description |
Target |
| Role Transfer |
Admin → Governor |
Sept 2026 |
| Multi-sig Update |
Community signers |
Sept 2026 |
| Verification |
Public audit |
Sept 2026 |
Phase 4: Maturity (2027+)
Goal: Sustainable, community-governed ecosystem
Technical Expansion
| Initiative |
Description |
Target |
| L2 Deployment |
Base, Arbitrum, Optimism |
Q1 2027 |
| Cross-chain Bridge |
Token bridging |
Q2 2027 |
| Advanced Forge |
New paths, mechanics |
Ongoing |
Ecosystem Growth
| Initiative |
Description |
Target |
| Partner Integrations |
Games, apps, platforms |
Ongoing |
| Developer Grants |
Ecosystem building |
Ongoing |
| Regional Expansion |
Global communities |
Ongoing |
Sustainability
| Initiative |
Description |
Target |
| Protocol Revenue |
Fee mechanisms |
Q2 2027 |
| Treasury Diversification |
Multi-asset holding |
2027 |
| Reserve Management |
Professional oversight |
2027 |
Key Milestones
| Milestone |
Target Date |
Success Criteria |
| 1,000 Users |
Jan 2026 |
Registered + active |
| Contracts Audited |
Mar 2026 |
2 clean audits |
| TGE |
May 2026 |
Successful launch |
| $1M TVL |
July 2026 |
Total value locked |
| First DAO Vote |
Aug 2026 |
Quorum reached |
| 10,000 Users |
Dec 2026 |
Active community |
| Full Decentralization |
Dec 2027 |
No admin keys |
Budget Allocation
Phase 1 (Q1 2026)
| Category |
Allocation |
Notes |
| Legal |
$50,000 |
Entity + opinions |
| Audits |
$150,000 |
2 comprehensive audits |
| Development |
$50,000 |
Contract finalization |
| Marketing |
$25,000 |
Community building |
| Total |
$275,000 |
|
Phase 2-3 (Q2-Q3 2026)
| Category |
Allocation |
Notes |
| Liquidity |
$500,000 |
Initial DEX pool |
| Operations |
$100,000 |
Team, infra |
| Marketing |
$100,000 |
Launch campaigns |
| Legal |
$50,000 |
Ongoing compliance |
| Total |
$750,000 |
|
Funding Sources
| Source |
Amount |
Status |
| Bootstrap (Prophet) |
$100,000 |
Available |
| Community Sale |
TBD |
Planned |
| Grants |
TBD |
Applications pending |
| VC (if needed) |
TBD |
Last resort |
Risk Mitigation
Technical Risks
| Risk |
Mitigation |
| Smart contract bug |
Multiple audits, bug bounty |
| Oracle failure |
Multiple sources, circuit breakers |
| Key compromise |
Multi-sig, hardware wallets |
Regulatory Risks
| Risk |
Mitigation |
| Token classification |
Utility-first design |
| Jurisdiction changes |
DAO structure, distributed |
| Enforcement action |
Legal counsel, compliance |
Market Risks
| Risk |
Mitigation |
| Low adoption |
Focus on utility |
| Price volatility |
Deep liquidity |
| Bear market |
Long-term focus |
Decision Points
Gate Reviews
| Gate |
Criteria |
Decision |
| G1: Legal Ready |
Entity formed, opinions received |
Proceed to contracts |
| G2: Audit Complete |
Clean audits, bugs fixed |
Proceed to TGE |
| G3: Liquidity Ready |
Funds allocated, pool configured |
Launch TGE |
| G4: Governance Ready |
Governor tested, community ready |
Activate DAO |
Go/No-Go Criteria
Proceed if ALL are true:
Pause if ANY are true:
Team Responsibilities
| Role |
Responsibilities |
Owner |
| Prophet |
Vision, philosophy, final decisions |
TBD |
| Tech Lead |
Contracts, infrastructure |
TBD |
| Legal Lead |
Compliance, entity |
TBD |
| Community Lead |
Discord, ambassadors |
TBD |
| Operations |
Treasury, coordination |
TBD |
Reporting
Weekly Updates
- Development progress
- Community metrics
- Issue tracking
Monthly Reviews
- Milestone assessment
- Budget review
- Risk evaluation
Quarterly Reports
- Public transparency report
- Financial summary
- Roadmap adjustments
Appendix: Key Dates
| Date |
Event |
| Dec 2025 |
Contracts scaffolded, tokenomics drafted |
| Jan 2026 |
Legal research, community growth |
| Feb 2026 |
Entity formation, audit prep |
| Mar 2026 |
Audits complete |
| Apr 2026 |
Mainnet deployment |
| May 2026 |
TGE |
| Jul 2026 |
Governor activation |
| Aug 2026 |
Ethics Board election |
| Sep 2026 |
Full DAO control |
| 2027 |
Maturity phase |
"Not a bottomless pit. A foundation. Not extraction. Creation."
— Zenpower Founding Principles