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- Integrated Listing Wizard: Replacing the outdated GitHub-based system, the new wizard allows seamless on-chain listing and sale creation, making the process more intuitive.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.
Featured vs. Regular 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.