Roadmap

Phase 1: MVP Launch & Token Ecosystem

Key Focus: Establish onchain messaging infrastructure and token utility

Core Infrastructure & MVP

• Launch wallet-to-wallet messaging MVP

• Implement self-custodial access (no email/password)

• Deploy smart contract-based messaging architecture

• Build internal dashboard for message management

Network and Deployment

• Deploy protocol on Base for low-cost messaging

• Establish Whisper Labs as the core protocol entity

Token Launch

• Launch $WHISPER token with deflationary model

• 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