# Roadmap

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### **Q1 – Q4 2023** – **Research & R\&D Phase**

* Project Merlin **R\&D phase initiated**.
* **Research & conceptualisation** of the ecosystem structure, governance model, and technical framework.
* Early **business model design** and value proposition validation.

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### **Q1 – Q4 2024** – **Foundation & Development**

* **Smart contract development** for DAO governance, Vote2Earn, and grant systems.
* **Company establishment** in compliance with applicable regulations.
* **Legal compliance framework** setup.
* **Consulting and business development** partnerships established.
* **Team building** with experienced blockchain developers, business strategists, and legal advisors.

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### **Q1 2025** – **Core Infrastructure Setup**

* **NFT implementation** for DAO access and Vote2Earn eligibility.
* **Cross-chain Testnet integration** to support multi-chain token operations.
* **Governance setup** with initial DAO structure and voting framework.
* **Seed sale round** to fund platform development.
* **Strategic partnerships** with blockchain infrastructure providers and Web3 communities.
* Initial **campaign launches** for community engagement.

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### **Q2 2025** – **Security & Bridge Beta**

* **Security audit** of smart contracts by top blockchain audit firms.
* **Beta launch of Project Merlin Bridge** for secure, multi-chain MRLN transfers.

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### **Q3 2025** – **Public Launch & Core Platforms**

* **TGE (Token Generation Event)** and initial token circulation.
* Launch of **Camelot Grant**, providing $25,000 MRLN grants to startups.
* **Freelify.io Beta Release** – a Web3-focused freelance marketplace.
* **NFT Sales & DAO Activation** – Community NFTs enabling governance participation.
* **DEX Listing** on Arbitrum & BNB Chain.
* **DAO Submission Portal** for Raven Message applications.

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### **Q4 2025** – **Ecosystem Expansion**

* Launch of **Taskium.io Beta** – task-based community engagement platform.
* Launch of **Funddex.io Beta** – early-stage investment platform.
* First **full DAO governance cycle** (Camelot & Excalibur voting).
* **Global community events**, charity campaigns, and Vote2Earn reward distribution.
* **Year-End Airdrop** for active DAO participants and NFT holders.

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### **2026 & Beyond** – **Growth & Integration**

* **Full launch** of Taskium.io and Funddex.io with MRLN integration.
* **Cross-chain bridge expansion** to additional EVM and non-EVM networks, including Solana.
* **Increased grant pool** through ecosystem-generated revenue.
* New **platform launches** to provide every service a Web3 startup needs under one ecosystem.
* Continuous **DAO-led upgrades** based on community voting.

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Community decisions will guide the next part of the roadmap. Therefore, we will not have a specific roadmap other than marketing and developments. All decisions will be taken together with our DAO.
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It is important to note that community decisions will heavily influence the future direction of the roadmap. This means that specific details beyond marketing and development are not provided, as the decision-making process will be collaborative with the Project Merlin.
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