
Project Merlin Roadmap and Use of Grant Funds:

Q4 2024: Beta Finalization & Launch Preparation
Goal: Finalize testing and integrate cross-chain functionality between EVM (Ethereum) and SVM (Solana).
Activities:
Complete the final stages of beta testing for all platform components: MerlinCap DAO, Merlin’s Guild, Excalibur, and Avalon Launchpad.
User experience (UX) improvements and bug fixes based on community feedback.
Marketing campaign to build community awareness and prepare for public launch.
Grant Allocation:
70% Marketing: Outreach to potential users and developers via social media campaigns, partnerships, and influencer collaborations.
10% Development: Final testing, improvements, and implementing user feedback.
20% Operations: Server costs, platform maintenance, and team expansion.
Q1 2025: Public Launch
Goal: Launch the full version of Project Merlin with all components live.
Activities:
Official launch of MerlinCap DAO for decentralized crowdfunding.
Full deployment of Merlin’s Guild, allowing freelancers to accept crypto payments.
Avalon Launchpad opens for IDO projects across Ethereum and Solana networks.
Initial public audits for platform security and governance.
Grant Allocation:
70% Marketing: Promotional campaigns, public relations efforts, and incentivizing early adopters.
10% Development: Security audits and ongoing platform improvements.
20% Operations: Scaling infrastructure and support.
Q2 2025: Expansion & Community Growth
Goal: Scale the platform and expand cross-chain partnerships.
Activities:
Onboarding new projects and freelancers.
Expanding cross-chain interoperability to include additional blockchain networks.
Launching community-driven governance through MerlinCap DAO.
Growing user base through partnerships and incentive programs.
Grant Allocation:
70% Marketing: Ongoing community growth and partnership campaigns.
10% Development: New feature development, cross-chain support.
20% Operations: Infrastructure scaling and ongoing platform support.
The grant funds will primarily focus on marketing to drive user growth and visibility, with targeted development efforts to ensure a seamless, secure, and scalable launch.