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.

  1. Documentation Development:

    • Craft and Refine Whitepapers, Technical Documentation, and System Architecture.

  2. Business Model:

    • Strategic Sourcing, Market Sizing, Opportunities, and Business Model Development.

  3. Brand Identity Creation:

    • Design and Finalize Brand Logos, Banners, and a Cohesive Color Palette.

  4. Financial Planning:

    • Strategically Budget and Prepare a Detailed Capitalization Table.

  5. Website Launch:

    • Develop a Feature-Rich Homepage and an 'About Us' Page for User-Friendly Navigation.

  6. Domain Acquisition:

    • Secure Relevant and Strategic Domain Names.

  7. Social Media Setup:

    • Establish a Robust Presence on Key Social Media Platforms.

  8. Software Repository Setup:

    • Create a GitHub Repository and Organization.

  9. Community Building:

    • Launch and Nurture Active Community Channels.

  10. Token Preparation:

    • Initialize the BARK Token with Comprehensive Metadata.

  11. Token Authority Management:

    • Implement Robust Controls for Token Authority.

  12. Marketing Strategy Development:

    • Develop an Adaptive Marketing Strategy.

  13. Collaboration Exploration:

    • Seek and Establish Initial Collaborative Relationships.

  14. 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.

  1. Brand Finalization:

    • Refine and Finalize All Branding Elements.

  2. Community Enhancement:

    • Integrate Advanced Bots and Moderation Tools.

  3. Website Optimization:

    • Ensure the Website Is Optimized for Seamless Functionality.

  4. Ecosystem Participation:

    • Leverage Participation in the Solana Ecosystem.

  5. Marketing Execution:

    • Roll Out Initial Phases of the Marketing Strategy.

  6. Token Countdown:

    • Introduce a Visual Countdown for the BARK Token Launch.

  7. Address Setup:

    • Establish and Secure All Necessary Addresses.

  8. Medium Blog:

    • Develop and Launch a Medium Blog.

  9. Refactor BARK Token:

    • Adjust the BARK Token Parameters as Needed.

  10. Token Metadata:

    • Implement Essential Token Metadata.

  11. Tokenomics:

    • Develop and Update Tokenomics.

Phase 2: BARK Token

Objective: Expand and Enhance the Utility of the BARK Token.

  1. Token Launch:

    • Launch the BARK Token on Raydium and Initiate a Public Sale Campaign.

  2. Exchange Listings:

    • Secure Listings on Prominent Cryptocurrency Exchanges.

  3. DAO Formation:

    • Establish the BARK DAO for Decentralized Governance.

  4. Token Information Update:

    • Regularly Update Token Data Across All Platforms.

  5. Market Engagement:

    • Apply for Listings on Key Platforms to Increase Visibility.

  6. Community Tools Enhancement:

    • Implement Custom Community Engagement Tools.

  7. 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.

  1. Community Reward Program:

    • Implement a Transparent and Scalable Reward System.

  2. Develop Barkesters Club (PoC):

    • Introduce cNFT-Based Access and Treasury.

  3. Developer Reward Program:

    • Develop a Merit-Based Incentive Program for Developers.

  4. Apps UI Development:

    • Create an Intuitive UI for the BARK Creator Lab.

  5. Native Swap Integration:

    • Seamlessly Integrate BarkSwap Functionalities.

  6. 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.

  1. Disbursement Platform:

    • Design a Transparent and Efficient Reward Distribution Platform.

  2. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. Global Expansion:

    • Support Humanitarian Efforts Worldwide.

  2. Foundation:

    • Establish BARK Foundation as a Non-Profit Organization.

  3. Technological Advancements:

    • Continuously Upgrade the Platform with Latest Innovations.

  4. Diversification of Asset Tokenization:

    • Expand BRWA Functionalities to Include a Wider Range of Assets.

  5. Devnet and Mainnet API Launch:

    • Ensure Thorough Testing and Stable Release.

  6. Sustainable Development Goals Alignment:

    • Contribute to Major Global Challenges.

  7. Leadership in Blockchain Philanthropy:

    • Establish BARK Protocol as a Standard for Transparency and Efficiency.

  8. 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:

  1. Documentation Development: Craft and refine whitepapers, technical documentation, and system architecture for a comprehensive overview.

  2. Business Model: Conduct strategic sourcing, market sizing, and business model development.

  3. Brand Identity Creation: Design logos, banners, and establish a cohesive color palette for a strong visual identity.

  4. Financial Planning: Strategically budget and prepare a detailed capitalization table for financial readiness.

  5. Domain Acquisition: Secure relevant domain names to enhance brand visibility.

  6. Social Media Setup: Establish presence on platforms like Twitter and Facebook for community engagement.

  7. Software Repository Setup: Create a GitHub repository for open-source collaboration and transparency.

  8. Community Building: Launch active community channels on platforms like Discord, Telegram, and Medium.

  9. Token Preparation: Initialize the BARK token with comprehensive metadata for deployment readiness.

  10. Token Authority Management: Implement robust controls for token authority to maintain integrity.

  11. Marketing Strategy Development: Develop an adaptive marketing strategy for dynamic promotion.

  12. Collaboration Exploration: Seek initial collaborative relationships with potential partners and influencers.

  13. 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:

  1. Brand Finalization: Refine branding elements for consistency.

  2. Token Countdown: Introduce visual countdown for BARK token launch.

  3. Address Setup: Establish and secure necessary team and program addresses.

  4. Medium Blog: Develop and launch Medium blog.

  5. Refactor BARK Token: Update token parameters and metadata.

  6. BARK Governance Structure and Use Cases: Explore Governance Structure

  7. Tokenomics: Develop and update tokenomics, vesting schedule, and burning mechanism.

  8. Community Enhancement: Integrate advanced bots and moderation tools for healthy interaction.

  9. Marketing Execution: Roll out initial marketing phases with targeted outreach.

  10. Website Optimization: Ensure seamless functionality across desktop and mobile platforms.

  11. Website Launch: Develop a feature-rich homepage and about us page for user-friendly navigation.

  12. 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:

  1. Token Launch: Launch the refactored BARK token.

  2. Token Information Update: Regularly update token data for accuracy and transparency.

  3. DAO Formation: Establish the BARK DAO for decentralized governance.

  4. BARK Token Initial Token Offering (ITO): Conduct Presale and Public sale in Q2, 2024.

  5. Market Engagement: Apply for listings on Raydium, Jupiter Aggregate, CoinGecko, and CoinMarketCap to increase visibility and accessibility.

  6. DEXs Launch: Launch the BARK token on Raydium with a strategic liquidity pool in Q3, 2024.

  7. 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:

  1. Community Reward Program: Implement transparent reward system for community contributions.

  2. Develop BARKEer's Club (PoC): Deploy BARKER token, concept planning, and treasury.

  3. Developer Reward Program: Establish merit-based incentive program for developers.

  4. Apps UI Development: Create intuitive UI for BARK Creator Lab.

  5. Native Swap Integration: Integrate BarkSwap functionalities with Jupiter Aggregator.

  6. 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:

  1. Disbursement Platform MVP: Design transparent platform for reward distribution.

  2. 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:

  1. Program Development: Research and develop robust Escrow program.

  2. 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:

  1. Global Expansion: Support humanitarian efforts worldwide.

  2. Foundation: Establish BARK Foundation - A non-profit organization.

  3. Technological Advancements: Upgrade platform with latest blockchain innovations.

  4. Asset Tokenization: Expand BRWA functionalities to include wider range of assets.

  5. Devnet and Mainnet API Launch: Thorough testing on Devnet followed by stable release on Mainnet.

  6. Sustainable Development Goals Alignment: Contribute to major global challenges.

  7. Leadership in Blockchain Philanthropy: Establish BARK Protocol as standard for transparency and impact.

  8. Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO): Fully transition to DAO structure for decentralized governance.

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