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Roadmap

Q1 2024 - Pre-Launch Phase​

Milestone 1​

  • Public websites.
  • Work on documentation and public landing page.
  • Timeframe: 2 weeks.

Milestone 2​

  • Development of the launchpad.
  • Do the lion share of the work around the development, smart contracts, and dApp frontend together with basic testing.
  • Timeframe: 2 months.

Milestone 3​

  • Extensive testing and testnet deployment.
  • Do a testnet deployment, perform manual testing on a live network, write more automated tests, fix bugs.
  • Timeframe: 2 weeks.

Milestone 4​

  • Code review with team.
  • Perform code review with the Alephium team, assess and fix potential issues detected by the team.
  • Timeframe: Depends on team availability, ideally about 2 weeks.

Milestone 5​

  • Mainnet Launch.
  • Launch the launchpad on mainnet, kick off the public sale of $APAD token.
  • Timeframe: 1 week for logistics.

Q2 2024 - Post-Launch Phase​

Project Grants​

  • Launch a grant program to support projects launching through AlphPad, detailing the application process and fund utilization.

Frontend Enhancements​

  • Focus on improving the user experience by minimizing friction points and enabling site navigation without wallet connections until transactions are initiated.

Performance Optimisation​

  • Implement caching solutions to enhance frontend performance.

Sale Contracts V2​

Rollout of Sale Contracts V2 to enhance platform functionality and flexibility, addressing community feedback and introducing new features:

  • Enhanced Control for Sellers: Sellers must claim their funds first before buyers can claim tokens, adding security to the process.
  • Fairer Public Sales: Introduction of a ‘Max bid per address’ feature to ensure a more equitable distribution of tokens.
  • Versatile Vesting Options:
    • Linear Vesting Until Date: Tokens vested linearly until a specified date.
    • Cliff for Linear Vesting: Initial cliff period, followed by linear vesting.
    • Upfront Release Portion: Option to release a portion of tokens upfront before the vesting period starts.

Q3 2024 - Optimizations and Upgrades​

AlphPad Tier System Launch​

  • Official launch of the tier system after extensive development and testing, marking a new chapter for AlphPad. This system enables structured and fair engagement in token sales across five tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond, each with varying buy limits and incentives.

Changes in the Listing Process​

  • Integrated Listing Wizard: Replacing the outdated GitHub-based system, the new wizard allows seamless on-chain listing and sale creation, making the process more intuitive.
  • Cost Structure Adjustments:
    • Listing fee set at 10 ALPH, removing the $ to ALPH conversion.
    • Total cost of 12 ALPH for listing and sale, with 10 ALPH going to the rewards pool and 2 ALPH for contract deployments.

Listing Separation on Landing Page​

Sales are now categorized into:

  • Coming Soon: Projects in the pipeline, providing early visibility.
  • Live Sales: Ongoing sales that users can participate in.
  • Past Sales: Completed sales, offering insights into previous launches.

Introduction of a clearer distinction:

  • Featured Launches: Receive extensive marketing support, including promotional campaigns and higher visibility.
  • Regular Launches: Open for all projects with minimal support, simplifying the process for a broader range of projects.

2025 - Expansion Phase​

DEX Aggregator​

Developing a decentralized exchange aggregator to streamline trading across multiple DEX platforms, offering users the best rates and a seamless trading experience.

CEX Listings​

Working towards listing on major centralized exchanges (CEX) to increase liquidity, accessibility, and exposure for the $APAD token.

Auctions​

Introducing new auction mechanisms for token sales, providing projects with more flexible options to raise funds and engage the community.

Website Improvements​

Enhancing the user experience by updating the website design, improving navigation, and adding new features to make project discovery easier.

Documentation Overhaul​

Revamping all documentation to ensure clarity and comprehensiveness. This will include updated guides, FAQs, and resources to help users navigate the platform more effectively.