Amigos Development Roadmap
Aggressive timeline to deliver the import economy vision.
🎯 North Star Metrics
- Year 1: 1,000 developers building
- Year 2: 10,000 services deployed
- Year 3: 100,000 daily active users
- Year 5: 1M developers, standard platform
📅 Detailed Timeline
Q4 2025: Web2 Foundation Launch 🌐
Deliverables
- [ ] Core team assembled (8-10 people)
- [ ] Web2 platform live with GitHub login
- [ ] Private investor round closed ($10M)
- [ ] Progressive decentralization strategy proven
- [ ] Public announcement at major conference
Key Features
- GitHub OAuth login - instant onboarding
- Git-based deployment - familiar workflow
- Anonymous accounts - privacy option
- Session-based auth - wallet-like UX
- PostgreSQL state - reliable and debuggable
- Import system fully functional
- p/amigos/progressive-decentralization|Progressive architecture
Q1 2026: P2P & Identity Layer 🌐
Deliverables
- [ ] P2P network operational
- [ ] Username registry live
- [ ] Local node deployment
- [ ] Peer ID system active
- [ ] 100+ developers building
Key Features
- Content routing via IPFS
- Peer discovery protocols
- Local-first architecture
- Username claims (ENS-like)
- Migration tools from Web2
- Session system enhanced
Q2 2026: Blockchain & Mobile Launch 🎯
Deliverables
- [ ] Cosmos testnet live
- [ ] iOS and Android wallet apps
- [ ] Token economics active
- [ ] On-chain state migration
- [ ] Public mainnet beta
Key Features
- Blockchain integration complete
- Mobile wallet with biometrics
- Token rewards for developers
- Trustless execution proven
- Web2 → Web3 migration path
Q3 2026: Ecosystem Growth
Deliverables
- [ ] 1,000 services on platform
- [ ] Developer grants program
- [ ] First major dApp launches
- [ ] Import marketplace live
- [ ] Mainnet beta
Key Features
- Service discovery improved
- Rating/review system
- Fork tracking implemented
- Usage analytics dashboard
Q4 2026: Mainnet & Token Launch
Deliverables
- [ ] Mainnet goes live
- [ ] Token generation event
- [ ] Major exchange listings
- [ ] 10,000+ developers
- [ ] Enterprise partnerships
Key Features
- Production-grade stability
- Economic incentives active
- Governance system live
- Cross-chain bridges started
2027: Scale & Expand
Q1 2027: Performance
- [ ] 10K TPS achieved
- [ ] Horizontal scaling implemented
- [ ] Regional nodes deployed
- [ ] CDN integration
Q2 2027: Enterprise
- [ ] Private chain deployments
- [ ] Compliance tools
- [ ] SLA guarantees
- [ ] Enterprise support tier
Q3 2027: Interoperability
- [ ] EVM compatibility layer
- [ ] Bitcoin bridge
- [ ] WASM support
- [ ] Multi-language support
Q4 2027: Edge Computing
- [ ] Weshnet integration research
- [ ] Offline-first prototypes
- [ ] Mesh network testing
- [ ] Edge node incentives
2028: The Platform Era
Major Milestones
- [ ] 1M developers on platform
- [ ] $1B+ in platform transaction volume
- [ ] Standard development platform
- [ ] Full edge computing support
Ecosystem Maturity
- Thousands of production apps
- Multiple programming languages
- Industry-specific solutions
- Educational institutions adopting
Long-term Vision (2029+)
The Ubiquitous Platform
- Default choice for new applications
- Integrated into CS curriculums
- Government services running on Amigos
- Complete offline-first capabilities
Technical Evolution
- Quantum-resistant cryptography
- AI-native development tools
- Zero-knowledge privacy features
- Interplanetary networking ready
🚀 Launch Strategy
Phase 1: Builders (Q4 2025 - Q1 2026)
- Target: Experienced Go developers
- Focus: Technical capability
- Goal: Build foundational services
Phase 2: Early Adopters (Q2 2026 - Q3 2026)
- Target: Web3 developers
- Focus: Mobile wallet + basic dApps
- Goal: Prove product-market fit
Phase 3: Mainstream (Q4 2026+)
- Target: All developers
- Focus: Ease of use
- Goal: Become the standard
📱 Mobile Wallet Priority
Why It’s Critical Early
- Tangible Product: Something users can touch
- Identity Foundation: Sessions need mobile
- Payment Rails: Enable economy immediately
- Marketing Tool: Easy to demonstrate
- User Onboarding: Simplest entry point
Mobile Milestones
- Q1 2026: Session system core
- Q2 2026: Wallet apps launch
- Q3 2026: Service browser in-app
- Q4 2026: Full import execution
- 2027: Edge computing features
🌐 Edge & Offline Timeline
Research Phase (2027)
- Study Weshnet integration points
- Design offline state reconciliation
- Prototype mesh networking
- Test disaster scenarios
Implementation Phase (2028)
- Edge node implementation
- Offline-first service design
- Mesh network protocols
- Incentive mechanisms
Production Phase (2029+)
- Global edge network
- Seamless offline/online
- Mesh-native services
- True decentralization
🎲 Risk Mitigation
Technical Risks
- VM Performance: Multiple optimization paths
- State Growth: Pruning and archival strategies
- Network Attacks: Progressive decentralization
Market Risks
- Developer Adoption: Strong incentives + great UX
- Competition: Move fast, focus on unique value
- Regulation: Engage early, build compliant
Execution Risks
- Team Scaling: Culture-first hiring
- Feature Creep: Strict MVP discipline
- Technical Debt: Regular refactoring sprints
📊 Success Metrics
Developer Metrics
- Time to first deploy
- Services created per developer
- Developer retention rate
- Documentation satisfaction
User Metrics
- Daily active users
- Transaction volume
- Service usage patterns
- Mobile wallet adoption
Ecosystem Metrics
- Total services deployed
- Import graph density
- Fork innovation rate
- Revenue to developers
🏁 Go/No-Go Checkpoints
Q1 2026 Checkpoint
- ✅ 100+ developers building
- ✅ Core system stable
- ✅ Clear product-market fit signals
- ❌ Pivot if not achieving goals
Q3 2026 Checkpoint
- ✅ Mobile wallet 10K+ users
- ✅ 1000+ services deployed
- ✅ Ecosystem momentum building
- ❌ Reassess if metrics not met
Q4 2026 Checkpoint
- ✅ Ready for mainnet technically
- ✅ Regulatory clarity achieved
- ✅ Community demanding launch
- ❌ Delay if not production-ready
The Path Forward
This roadmap balances aggressive timelines with realistic development cycles. The mobile wallet as an early deliverable provides a tangible touchpoint while the platform matures. Edge computing via Weshnet remains a longer-term vision, allowing focus on core platform stability first.
Remember: We’re not just building technology - we’re creating a new development paradigm. Every milestone brings us closer to the import economy reality.