Roadmap

Q3 2025 – Foundation and Presale

• Finalization of the LayerBTC core architecture (MVP version),

• Launch of the $LBTC token presale to fund ongoing development and community expansion.,

• Start of the first external security audit covering the core protocol components.,

Q4 2025 – Testnet and Developer Tools

• Internal testing of Lightning-based payments and programmable vault policies.,

• Launch of SDK v0.9 (beta) for key programming languages such as TypeScript, Kotlin, and Rust.,

• Cooperation and testing with select partners and developers on the testnet.,

Q1 2026 – Mainnet Vaults & SDK v1

• Release of SDK v1.0 (stable) for production-grade app and wallet integrations.,

• Activation of user-controlled smart vaults (MuSig2 + policy engine).,

• Launch of the LayerBTC Developer Grant Program, funded by $LBTC, to support builders and early contributors.,

• Start of the second protocol audit, focused on asset issuance and vault logic.,

Q2 2026 – Liquidity and Business Integrations

• Launch of the LayerBTC Liquidity Program to support node operators and improve routing efficiency.,

• Beta release of the DAO Launchpad for community projects (testnet).,

• Rollout of early B2B APIs for fintech platforms, custodians, and service providers.,

Q3 2026 – Cross-Chain Expansion

• Research and design phase for Zero-knowledge payment channels for enhanced privacy (long-term research).,

• Expansion of the Liquidity Program to support $LBTC staking pools.,

• DAO Launchpad v1 goes live on mainnet, supporting permissionless community token launches.,

Q4 2026 – Interoperability and Privacy

• Ongoing audit preparation for bridge security and interoperability mechanisms.,

• Mainnet deployment of the Cross-Chain Bridge, connecting LayerBTC to external ecosystems (subject to successful audits).,

• Early alpha release of Private Assets and ZK-based features in testnet environments.