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# Roadmap

### Q4 2025 — Core Development

* [ ] Core protocol architecture development
* [ ] On-chain execution & matching engine implementation
* [ ] Smart contracts (Perpetuals, Prediction, ZLP, Token)
* [ ] Cross-chain liquidity integrations
* [ ] Margin & liquidation engine design
* [ ] Tokenomics framework & 30% revenue buyback model
* [ ] Internal security reviews

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### Q1 2026 — Testnet & System Validation

* [ ] Public Testnet launch
* [ ] Production load testing & scaling simulations
* [ ] Risk engine stress testing
* [ ] Advanced order types testing (Limit, TP/SL, Reduce-Only, Post-Only, IOC, FOK)
* [ ] ZLP yield simulations
* [ ] Initial audit process
* [ ] Improved mobile experience

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### Q2 2026 — Closed Private Beta 

* [ ] Limited access for selected traders & liquidity partners
* [ ] Real liquidity depth testing
* [ ] Execution & latency validation
* [ ] ZLP beta deposits open
* [ ] Silent Zion Points accumulation begins
* [ ] Infrastructure performance optimization
* [ ] Limited Referral Program activation

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### Q3 2026 — Alpha Season 

* [ ] Zion Token Distribution Program fully live ( USD valuation)
* [ ] Full Launch of Referral Program activation
* [ ] Zion Futures Market live
* [ ] Leveraged Prediction Markets live
* [ ] IPO & Pre-IPO beta markets live
* [ ] Leaderboards & trading competitions
* [ ] Snapshot preparation
* [ ] Audit completion & public report
* [ ] Enable API Trading

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### Q4 2026 — Mainnet Launch & TGE

* [ ] Zion Mainnet fully live
* [ ] Public access enabled
* [ ] ZLP deposits fully open
* [ ] $ZUSD settlement asset activation
* [ ] Copy Trade & Point Bots activation