Milestones
Timeline of Development
Pre-Phase 1: Preparation (Pre-Alpha)
Pre-Phase 1: Preparation (Pre-Alpha)
Objective: Lay the Foundational Groundwork for Future Developments of the BARK Protocol.
Documentation Development:
Craft and Refine Whitepapers, Technical Documentation, and System Architecture.
Business Model:
Strategic Sourcing, Market Sizing, Opportunities, and Business Model Development.
Brand Identity Creation:
Design and Finalize Brand Logos, Banners, and a Cohesive Color Palette.
Financial Planning:
Strategically Budget and Prepare a Detailed Capitalization Table.
Website Launch:
Develop a Feature-Rich Homepage and an 'About Us' Page for User-Friendly Navigation.
Domain Acquisition:
Secure Relevant and Strategic Domain Names.
Social Media Setup:
Establish a Robust Presence on Key Social Media Platforms.
Software Repository Setup:
Create a GitHub Repository and Organization.
Community Building:
Launch and Nurture Active Community Channels.
Token Preparation:
Initialize the BARK Token with Comprehensive Metadata.
Token Authority Management:
Implement Robust Controls for Token Authority.
Marketing Strategy Development:
Develop an Adaptive Marketing Strategy.
Collaboration Exploration:
Seek and Establish Initial Collaborative Relationships.
Proof Of Concepts (PoC):
Deploy and Develop MVPs: Staking, BarkSwap, Bark Commerce Applications, and BarkPay (Wallet) SDK.
Phase 1: Optimization (Alpha)
Objective: Enhance and Optimize the Established Groundwork from Pre-Phase 1.
Brand Finalization:
Refine and Finalize All Branding Elements.
Community Enhancement:
Integrate Advanced Bots and Moderation Tools.
Website Optimization:
Ensure the Website Is Optimized for Seamless Functionality.
Ecosystem Participation:
Leverage Participation in the Solana Ecosystem.
Marketing Execution:
Roll Out Initial Phases of the Marketing Strategy.
Token Countdown:
Introduce a Visual Countdown for the BARK Token Launch.
Address Setup:
Establish and Secure All Necessary Addresses.
Medium Blog:
Develop and Launch a Medium Blog.
Refactor BARK Token:
Adjust the BARK Token Parameters as Needed.
Token Metadata:
Implement Essential Token Metadata.
Tokenomics:
Develop and Update Tokenomics.
Phase 2: BARK Token
Objective: Expand and Enhance the Utility of the BARK Token.
Token Launch:
Launch the BARK Token on Raydium and Initiate a Public Sale Campaign.
Exchange Listings:
Secure Listings on Prominent Cryptocurrency Exchanges.
DAO Formation:
Establish the BARK DAO for Decentralized Governance.
Token Information Update:
Regularly Update Token Data Across All Platforms.
Market Engagement:
Apply for Listings on Key Platforms to Increase Visibility.
Community Tools Enhancement:
Implement Custom Community Engagement Tools.
Public Launch:
Officially Launch the BARK Token to the Public.
Phase 3: BARK Development and dApps MVPs
Objective: Enable External Projects to Develop Vaults Using the BARK Protocol.
Community Reward Program:
Implement a Transparent and Scalable Reward System.
Develop Barkesters Club (PoC):
Introduce cNFT-Based Access and Treasury.
Developer Reward Program:
Develop a Merit-Based Incentive Program for Developers.
Apps UI Development:
Create an Intuitive UI for the BARK Creator Lab.
Native Swap Integration:
Seamlessly Integrate BarkSwap Functionalities.
BARKer's Club:
Deploy Whitepaper, Token Economy Model, and Governance DAO.
Phase 4: Community and Developer Reward Programs
Objective: Institute Reward Systems Management for Community and Developers.
Disbursement Platform:
Design a Transparent and Efficient Reward Distribution Platform.
Charity Aid Program:
Launch a Charity Aid Program to Support Community-Chosen Causes.
Phase 5: Escrow Programs and dApp Development
Objective: Develop and Launch Specialized Programs Focused on Escrow Services.
Program Development:
Initiate Research into Developing a Robust Escrow Program.
Long-term Vision: 2026-2030 and Beyond
Objective: Extend the Reach and Impact of the BARK Protocol Globally.
Global Expansion:
Support Humanitarian Efforts Worldwide.
Foundation:
Establish BARK Foundation as a Non-Profit Organization.
Technological Advancements:
Continuously Upgrade the Platform with Latest Innovations.
Diversification of Asset Tokenization:
Expand BRWA Functionalities to Include a Wider Range of Assets.
Devnet and Mainnet API Launch:
Ensure Thorough Testing and Stable Release.
Sustainable Development Goals Alignment:
Contribute to Major Global Challenges.
Leadership in Blockchain Philanthropy:
Establish BARK Protocol as a Standard for Transparency and Efficiency.
Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO):
Transition to a DAO Structure for Maximum Decentralization.
Pre-Phase 1: Preparation (Pre-Alpha)
Objective: Lay the foundational groundwork for all future developments of the BARK Protocol.
Key Initiatives:
Documentation Development: Craft and refine whitepapers, technical documentation, and system architecture for a comprehensive overview.
Business Model: Conduct strategic sourcing, market sizing, and business model development.
Brand Identity Creation: Design logos, banners, and establish a cohesive color palette for a strong visual identity.
Financial Planning: Strategically budget and prepare a detailed capitalization table for financial readiness.
Domain Acquisition: Secure relevant domain names to enhance brand visibility.
Social Media Setup: Establish presence on platforms like Twitter and Facebook for community engagement.
Software Repository Setup: Create a GitHub repository for open-source collaboration and transparency.
Community Building: Launch active community channels on platforms like Discord, Telegram, and Medium.
Token Preparation: Initialize the BARK token with comprehensive metadata for deployment readiness.
Token Authority Management: Implement robust controls for token authority to maintain integrity.
Marketing Strategy Development: Develop an adaptive marketing strategy for dynamic promotion.
Collaboration Exploration: Seek initial collaborative relationships with potential partners and influencers.
Proof Of Concepts (PoC): Deploy MVPs: Staking, BarkSwap, Bark Commerce Applications, and BarkPay (Wallet) SDK: Web3 Payments Solutions.
Phase 1: Optimization (Alpha)
Objective: Enhance and optimize the established groundwork from Pre-Phase 1.
Key Focus Areas:
Brand Finalization: Refine branding elements for consistency.
Token Countdown: Introduce visual countdown for BARK token launch.
Address Setup: Establish and secure necessary team and program addresses.
Medium Blog: Develop and launch Medium blog.
Refactor BARK Token: Update token parameters and metadata.
BARK Governance Structure and Use Cases: Explore Governance Structure
Tokenomics: Develop and update tokenomics, vesting schedule, and burning mechanism.
Community Enhancement: Integrate advanced bots and moderation tools for healthy interaction.
Marketing Execution: Roll out initial marketing phases with targeted outreach.
Website Optimization: Ensure seamless functionality across desktop and mobile platforms.
Website Launch: Develop a feature-rich homepage and about us page for user-friendly navigation.
Ecosystem Participation: Leverage Solana Ecosystem participation for exposure.
Phase 2: BARK and BARKer´s Token
Objective: Expand and enhance the utility of the BARK and BARKer´s community token within the community.
Key Milestones:
Token Launch: Launch the refactored BARK token.
Token Information Update: Regularly update token data for accuracy and transparency.
DAO Formation: Establish the BARK DAO for decentralized governance.
BARK Token Initial Token Offering (ITO): Conduct Presale and Public sale in Q2, 2024.
Market Engagement: Apply for listings on Raydium, Jupiter Aggregate, CoinGecko, and CoinMarketCap to increase visibility and accessibility.
DEXs Launch: Launch the BARK token on Raydium with a strategic liquidity pool in Q3, 2024.
Exchange Listings: Expand the ecosystem by introducing more token pairs for trading.
Phase 3: BARK Development and dApps MVPs
Objective: Enable external projects to develop their vaults using the BARK Protocol.
Key Initiatives:
Community Reward Program: Implement transparent reward system for community contributions.
Develop BARKEer's Club (PoC): Deploy BARKER token, concept planning, and treasury.
Developer Reward Program: Establish merit-based incentive program for developers.
Apps UI Development: Create intuitive UI for BARK Creator Lab.
Native Swap Integration: Integrate BarkSwap functionalities with Jupiter Aggregator.
Community Tools Enhancement: Implement custom Discord bot for live token price data.
Phase 4: Community and Developer Reward Programs
Objective: Institute reward systems for Community and Developer Reward Programs.
Key Actions:
Disbursement Platform MVP: Design transparent platform for reward distribution.
Charity Aid Program: Launch program to support community-chosen causes.
Phase 5: Escrow Programs and dApp Development
Objective: Develop and launch specialized programs focused on escrow services.
Key Focus Areas:
Program Development: Research and develop robust Escrow program.
Developer Recruitment: Recruit skilled developers for program architecture.
Long-term Vision: 2026-2030 and Beyond
Objective: Extend reach and impact of BARK Protocol globally.
Strategic Initiatives:
Global Expansion: Support humanitarian efforts worldwide.
Foundation: Establish BARK Foundation - A non-profit organization.
Technological Advancements: Upgrade platform with latest blockchain innovations.
Asset Tokenization: Expand BRWA functionalities to include wider range of assets.
Devnet and Mainnet API Launch: Thorough testing on Devnet followed by stable release on Mainnet.
Sustainable Development Goals Alignment: Contribute to major global challenges.
Leadership in Blockchain Philanthropy: Establish BARK Protocol as standard for transparency and impact.
Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO): Fully transition to DAO structure for decentralized governance.
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