Nvlope is committed to maintaining open and transparent communication with the Avalanche community throughout the grant period. We recognize the importance of regular progress updates and active engagement to ensure that stakeholders are well-informed and involved in our project’s development. Here’s how we plan to achieve this:  1. Preferred Communication Channels While we are currently in stealth mode and have not established official communication channels, we are flexible and willing to adopt the communication platforms preferred by the Avalanche community. The primary channels we propose to use include:  Avalanche Forum: We will post regular updates, announcements, and detailed progress reports on the Avalanche Forum to keep the community informed. Slack: If preferred by the Avalanche team, we can set up a dedicated Slack channel for real-time communication and updates. This channel will allow for direct interaction with community members, addressing questions, and gathering feedback promptly. Email Updates: We will use direct mail to send bi-monthly progress newsletters to stakeholders. These emails will summarize key achievements, upcoming milestones, and any challenges faced. GitHub: All development progress, including code commits, documentation, and issue tracking, will be transparently managed on GitHub. This will allow community members to track technical progress and contribute to discussions. Quarterly Webinars: We will host quarterly webinars to present major milestones, demonstrate new features, and engage in Q&A sessions with the community. These webinars will be recorded and made available for those who cannot attend live. 2. Regular Progress Updates We will ensure that progress updates are regular, detailed, and transparent. Our update schedule could include the following:  Bi-Monthly Progress Reports: Every two months, we will publish a comprehensive progress report on the Avalanche Forum and send it via email to stakeholders. These reports will include:  Achievements: Summary of completed milestones and deliverables. Technical Updates: Detailed information on development progress, including code updates, new features, and bug fixes. Challenges: An honest assessment of any obstacles encountered and how we plan to address them. Upcoming Milestones: A preview of the next steps and expected deliverables for the upcoming period. Monthly GitHub Updates: We will maintain an active GitHub repository with monthly updates. This will include:  Code Commits: Regularly updated codebase with detailed commit messages. Issue Tracking: An updated list of open and closed issues, feature requests, and bug reports. Documentation: Comprehensive documentation for all developed features and system components. 3. Community Engagement Maintaining open communication involves actively engaging with the community when IP allows. Our strategies include:  Community Feedback Loops: We will create opportunities for community members to provide feedback on our progress and proposed features. This will be facilitated through:  Surveys and Polls: Regularly distributed to gather input on specific aspects of the project. Forum Discussions: Encouraging active participation in forum threads to discuss updates and gather insights. Interactive Q&A Sessions: During our quarterly webinars and through our Slack channel, we will hold Q&A sessions where community members can ask questions and receive real-time responses from our team.  Transparency and Responsiveness: We commit to being transparent about our progress and responsive to community inquiries. This includes promptly addressing any concerns or questions raised on the Avalanche Forum or other communication channels.  4. Documentation and Reporting All progress updates, meeting notes, and technical documentation will be meticulously recorded and shared with the community. This includes:  Technical Documentation: Detailed documentation of system architecture, smart contracts, user interfaces, and any other technical aspects. Progress Reports: Comprehensive bi-monthly progress reports detailing milestones achieved, technical progress, challenges faced, and upcoming goals. Meeting Notes: Summaries of key meetings, especially those involving major decisions or shifts in project direction.