> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://whitepaper.litho.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://whitepaper.litho.ai/docs/network/roadmap.md).

# Roadmap

> **Note**: This roadmap covers historical milestones and planned deliverables as originally published. For current development status and upcoming features, please check the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/anthropic/lithosphere).

## 2022 Q4 -- Kamet

The Kamet phase marked the foundational launch of the Lithosphere ecosystem:

* **Finesse Genesis Drop**: Initial distribution event for the Finesse gaming platform
* **$JOT IEO**: Initial Exchange Offering for the JOT token
* **Shadow Warriors P2E Beta**: Beta launch of the Shadow Warriors play-to-earn game
* **Team expansion**: Growth of the core development and operations teams
* **CX/DEX listings**: Token listings on both centralized and decentralized exchanges
* **Litho Staking**: Launch of the native staking mechanism for LITHO token holders
* **Partnerships**: Strategic partnership announcements and integrations

## 2023 Q1 -- Batura

The Batura phase focused on testnet infrastructure and ecosystem expansion:

* **Litho Testnet Makalu**: Launch of the first public testnet (Makalu)
* **Jot Art NFT Marketplace**: Deployment of the Jot Art platform for NFT creation and trading
* **DAO governance**: Introduction of decentralized governance mechanisms
* **MDKM stable**: Stabilization and production-readiness of the MDKM module
* **JOT listings**: Additional exchange listings for the JOT token
* **Finesse MMORPG beta**: Beta release of the Finesse massively multiplayer online role-playing game

## 2023 Q2 -- Makalu

The Makalu phase advanced the network toward mainnet readiness:

* **Testnet #2 Everest**: Launch of the second testnet iteration (Everest)
* **Litho DEX**: Deployment of the native Lithosphere decentralized exchange
* **LinBFT stable**: Stabilization of the LinBFT consensus protocol implementation
* **Jot Art SDK**: Release of the software development kit for building on the Jot Art platform
* **Ego Dex / Litho Bridge stable**: Production-ready versions of the Ego decentralized exchange and Litho cross-chain bridge
* **Thanos Wallet**: Launch of the Thanos Wallet for managing Lithosphere assets

## 2023 Q3 -- Everest

The Everest phase delivered the mainnet launch and critical infrastructure:

* **Mainnet Launch**: Official launch of the Lithosphere mainnet
* **Whitepaper update**: Revised and updated whitepaper reflecting the evolved architecture
* **Fleek DAO**: Deployment of the Fleek decentralized autonomous organization
* **Finesse migration**: Migration of the Finesse platform to Lithosphere mainnet
* **LEP100 launch**: Introduction of the LEP100 token standard on Lithosphere
* **Litho Launchpad Testnet**: Testnet deployment of the Litho Launchpad for new project launches

## 2023 Q4

The fourth quarter of 2023 expanded platform capabilities:

* **Launchpad previews**: Preview releases and early access to the Litho Launchpad
* **DNN concept on sidechain**: Proof-of-concept deployment of Deep Neural Network capabilities on a Lithosphere sidechain
* **LAX stablecoin**: Launch of the LAX algorithmic stablecoin
* **Jot Art upgrades**: Feature enhancements and performance improvements to the Jot Art marketplace
* **LSD Conference**: Lithosphere community conference covering ecosystem updates and future direction

## 2024 Q1

The first quarter of 2024 focused on maturity and decentralization:

* **Network upgrades**: Protocol-level improvements for performance and stability
* **Token standard upgrades**: Enhancements to the LEP100 and related token standards
* **Jot Art Studio Beta**: Beta release of the Jot Art Studio for advanced NFT creation tools
* **More decentralization**: Ongoing efforts to increase validator diversity and reduce centralization across the network