Depending on the amount of funding we manage to raise, this will be the allocation of the funds:
Phase 1: Prototype Development and Testing (Current Phase)
Goal: Complete the proof-of-concept and conduct testnet deployment on Arbitrum Sepolia.
Activities:
Build and deploy tagging records as ERC-721 tokens.
Implement the relayer system for streamlined tagging record creation.
Conduct initial testing on key functionalities and address any technical issues.
Begin gathering developer and user feedback on the testnet version.
Timeline: Currently underway, aiming for completion in the next 2 months.
Funding Allocation: Minimal, as this phase is largely self-funded.
Phase 2: Public Testnet Launch and SDK Development
Goal: Launch a public testnet and release a minimal Software Development Kit (SDK).
Activities:
Finalize testnet deployment with improved user experience and functionality.
Develop an SDK to simplify ETS integration for developers on various platforms.
Begin preparing documentation and educational resources for the SDK.
Continue gathering community feedback to refine features and identify areas for optimization.
Timeline: Planned for completion within 3-4 months after receiving grant funds.
Funding Allocation:
Development: 40% of grant funds will support finalizing the SDK and ensuring stability in the public testnet.
User Research: 10% to fund feedback loops with early adopters and gather insights to guide future improvements.
Phase 3: Ecosystem Integration and Community Building
Goal: Establish initial integrations with decentralized social media platforms (e.g., Farcaster, Lens, and Mirror) to demonstrate ETS’s utility.
Activities:
Collaborate with partner platforms for ETS integration, showcasing its tagging functionality and enhancing user engagement.
Expand community-building efforts through workshops, AMAs, and webinars for developers.
Develop tutorials and case studies to highlight the advantages of using ETS across decentralized applications.
Timeline: 5-8 months post-grant.
Funding Allocation:
Integration Development: 20% to support developer partnerships and technical integration.
Community Building: 10% for educational events, content, and user support to grow the ETS user base.
Phase 4: Mainnet Launch and Open-Source Release
Goal: Transition from testnet to mainnet and release the ETS protocol as fully open-source.
Activities:
Prepare the protocol for mainnet deployment on the selected Ethereum Layer 2 solution.
Execute a security audit to ensure robust and reliable tagging infrastructure.
Open-source the ETS codebase, encouraging community involvement and third-party development.
Develop a long-term roadmap that includes enhancements based on initial adoption feedback.
Timeline: 10-12 months after initial grant funds.
Funding Allocation:
Mainnet Launch Preparation: 10% for auditing and preparing smart contracts.
Open-Source Transition: 10% to cover documentation and repository maintenance to support community-driven development.
