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

# Roadmap

**Q1 2025 — Idea & Foundation**

Status: Completed

* Core vision defined: an AI-native chain with transaction risk awareness at its center
* Founding team and contributor base assembled
* Early technical direction and design principles established
* First whitepaper and litepaper drafted

**Q2 2025 — Early Access & Community**

Status: Completed

* Token infrastructure developed and deployed
* Independent third-party security audit completed
* Early supporter access opened to the community
* First official channels launched across major platforms

**Q3 2025 — Beta Testnet**

Status: Completed

* First public testnet brought online
* Block explorer support introduced
* Faucet and early developer onboarding made available
* Initial feedback loop with early participants

Q4 2025 — Advanced Testnet

Status: Completed

* AI transaction risk-awareness prototype demonstrated
* Wallet and transaction flow tested end to end
* Network performance and stability improvements
* Expanded developer resources and documentation

**Q1 2026 — Infrastructure Scaling**

Status: Completed

* Core infrastructure prepared for production-scale workloads
* Network tooling and node operations hardened
* Explorer and supporting services strengthened
* Groundwork laid for upcoming AI feature rollout

**Q2 2026 — Mainnet Preparation**

Status: In Progress

* Mainnet candidate moved into staging and validation
* Additional security reviews and audits
* Developer tooling and integration documentation published
* Infrastructure and ecosystem partner onboarding

**Q3 2026 — Token Launch**

Status: Upcoming

* Network goes live
* Token Generation Event and public availability
* Staking and on-chain governance enabled
* Builder programs and broader ecosystem growth