# Roadmap

## Phase 1: MVP Launch & Token Ecosystem

#### Key Focus: Establish onchain messaging infrastructure and token utility

### Core Infrastructure & MVP

* [x] Launch wallet-to-wallet messaging MVP
* [x] Implement self-custodial access (no email/password)
* [x] Deploy smart contract-based messaging architecture
* [x] Build internal dashboard for message management

### Network and Deployment

* [x] Deploy protocol on Base for low-cost messaging
* [x] Establish Whisper Labs as the core protocol entity

### Token Launch

* [x] Launch $WHISPER token with deflationary model
* [x] Set up token utility for future messaging features

## Phase 2: Multichain Support & Feature Expansion

#### Key Focus: Broaden protocol compatibility and enhance messaging features

### Multichain Compatibility

* [ ] Add support for Ethereum, Optimism, and Arbitrum
* [ ] Integrate ENS and Lens for identity-based messaging

### Messaging Feature Expansion

* [ ] Enable group chats and public channels
* [ ] Add file sharing and rich media messaging
* [ ] Implement wallet and link previews in chat
* [ ] Launch notification system (wallet + email-based)
* [ ] Add message reactions, threads, and pinned messages

### Identity and UX

* [ ] Support custom handles and identity personalization
* [ ] Improve UI/UX for chat and profile features

## Phase 3: Monetization & SDKs

#### Key Focus: Introduce revenue models and enable third-party integrations

### Creator & Community Monetization

* [ ] Enable token-gated messaging and private channels
* [ ] Add pay-to-reply and premium DM features
* [ ] Build monetization layer for creators and community admins

### Third-Party Integration

* [ ] Launch SDKs for dApps and external apps
* [ ] Develop Whisper Inbox for protocol and user alerts
* [ ] Integrate NFT and token-based identity systems

### Ecosystem Expansion

* [ ] Expand protocol integrations across key Web3 platforms
* [ ] Develop documentation and sample integrations

## Phase 4: Privacy, AI & Developer Tooling

#### Key Focus: Enhance security, scalability, and developer access

### Privacy & Security

* [ ] Launch zkMessaging for private, zero-knowledge conversations
* [ ] Integrate decentralized storage (IPFS, Arweave)
* [ ] Implement spam filtering and message summarization via Whisper AI

### Developer Tools

* [ ] Launch developer portal with SDK and API toolkit
* [ ] Build open plugin system for bots, analytics, and custom modules

### Decentralization Efforts

* [ ] Begin decentralizing backend and frontend infrastructure
* [ ] Open-source core modules for community contributions

### Phase 5: Protocol Adoption & Real-World Use Cases

#### Key Focus: Drive mainstream adoption, expand enterprise use and decentralize governance

### Adoption & Use Cases

* [ ] Offer Messaging-as-a-Service for dApps, DAOs, and wallets
* [ ] Launch Whisper Enterprise Suite for support and onboarding
* [ ] Support real-world use cases: CRM, onboarding flows, loyalty programs

### Localization & Growth

* [ ] Add localization and multilingual support
* [ ] Launch ecosystem grants and accelerator program

### Governance & Ecosystem Maturity

* [ ] Introduce DAO-based governance for the protocol
* [ ] Expand support across additional L2s and blockchains
* [ ] Launch incentive programs for ecosystem growth and developer contributions