![GRCHorizontal_Purple&Purple_Solid.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcuRRm1x1BjFH2q3eAqPCffQ21Ciicup4rjboPjZVWdAG/GRCHorizontal_Purple&Purple_Solid.png)

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<center><h1>A Development Roadmap in Context</h1></center>

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A roadmap in open source development communities, such as those that drive permissionless blockchain software and networks, is a discussion among active contributors. The discussion asks of the contributors:

1. What are you working on?
1. When do you expect to have that completed?
1. What do you hope to work on? 
1. When do you hope to have that started or completed?
1. What are you considering for the future?
1. How would you rank your personal development priorities for the project?
1. How would you rank development priorities for the project at large?
1. Where is more contribution sought and in what ways?

The discussion is then distilled and organized into a document.

Gridcoin's roadmap discussion has taken place over the past several weeks and I am thrilled to present the resulting document:

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![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmeChNjc8ANFQmNKBxA4PyGXe8HJhbn75BQeC6C1uUpnrH/image.png)

<center><h1>The Development Roadmap of the Gridcoin Network</h1></center>

<center><h4>Taking stock and looking forward</h4></center>

<center><h6>_September 2019_</h6></center>

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<center><h1>Since the Release of the Previous Roadmap</h1></center>
<center>[_Previous Roadmap_](https://steemit.com/gridcoin/@jringo/gridcoin-roadmap-overview-short-mid-and-long-term-development-and-outreach-goals)</center>

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Before we look to the future, I believe it is important to acknowledge software and network developments of the past. Below is a breakdown of these developments both planned in the previous roadmap and in addition.

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<h2>Milestones</h2>

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[Autotools](https://github.com/gridcoin-community/Gridcoin-Research/milestone/2) - Closed on Jun 3, 2018
[Annie Sue](https://github.com/gridcoin-community/Gridcoin-Research/milestone/3) - Closed on Jul 24, 2018
[Betsy](https://github.com/gridcoin-community/Gridcoin-Research/milestone/4) - Closed on Oct 19, 2018
[Camilla](https://github.com/gridcoin-community/Gridcoin-Research/milestone/5) - Closed on Apr 3, 2019
[Denise](https://github.com/gridcoin-community/Gridcoin-Research/milestone/6) - Closed on May 10, 2019
[Elizabeth](https://github.com/gridcoin-community/Gridcoin-Research/milestone/7) - Closed on Aug 23, 2019

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<h2>Developers With Commits</h2>

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[denravonska](https://github.com/denravonska)
[iFoggz](https://github.com/iFoggz)
[James Cowens](https://github.com/jamescowens)
[Tomas Brod](https://github.com/tomasbrod)
[The Charlatan](https://github.com/TheCharlatan)
[skcin](https://github.com/skcin)
[Cy Rossignol](https://github.com/cyrossignol)
[caraka](https://github.com/caraka)
[Pythonix](https://github.com/Pythonix)
[Peppernrino](https://github.com/Peppernrino)
[barton2526](https://github.com/barton2526)
[a123b](https://github.com/a123b)
[personthingman2](https://github.com/personthingman2)
[michalkania](https://github.com/michalkania)
[laanwj](https://github.com/laanwj)
[letol](https://github.com/letol)
[confuest](https://github.com/confuest)
[chrstphrchvz](https://github.com/chrstphrchvz)
[RoboticMind](https://github.com/RoboticMind)
[G-UK](https://github.com/G-UK)
[smoe](https://github.com/smoe)
[scribblemaniac](https://github.com/scribblemaniac)
[rsparlin](https://github.com/rsparlin)
[linnaea](https://github.com/linnaea)

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<h2>Major Developments</h2>

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**Stability**
_All Milestones_
- Steady superblock creation (ravon, jim owens)
- Mitigate forking and reorganization issues (ravon)
- Increased Syncing Speeds (ravon)
- Bug fixes (ravon, jim owens, ifoggz, cycy)

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**CBR (jim owens, jringo)**
[_GitHub Issue_](https://github.com/gridcoin-community/economics/issues/1)
[_Poll_](https://gridcoinstats.eu/poll/constant_block_reward_(cbr)_proposal_and_poll)
[_Betsy Milestone_](https://github.com/gridcoin-community/Gridcoin-Research/milestone/4?closed=1_)

- Develop an economic system that
   - Incentivizes block creation
   - Increases network security and stability
   - Creates an intentional economic model to expand on in the future

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**The Gridcoin Oracle System (jim owens, ifoggz, tomasbrod, ravon)**
[_Release Post_](https://steemit.com/gridcoin/@jamescowens/progress-update-on-the-new-gridcoin-boinc-stats-collection-system-the-scraper-which-replaces-the-old-neural-network)
[_Denise Milestone_](https://github.com/gridcoin-community/Gridcoin-Research/milestone/6?closed=1)
- Develop an earned research reward distribution mechanism that scales to tens of thousands of beacons
- NN Renamed and Ported to C++
- Develop a neural net that can operate on both Linux and Windows clients
- Rename the neural net to something more appropriate, at least outside of the codebase.
- Develop an efficient superblock creation mechanism that ensures we do not DoS BOINC project servers.

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**Outreach (jringo, whoisterencelee, roboticmind, nateonthenet, Jim Owens)**

- Introduction Documents (ongoing)
[_Updated Gridcoin Whitepaper_](https://gridcoin.world/Gridcoin%20Whitepaper%20Draft.pdf)
- Marketing Documents and Resources (ongoing)
[_Gridcoin Highlights_](https://gridcoin.world/Gridcoin%20Highlights%20Final.pdf)
- Blue Paper (ongoing)
[_GRC V8 Bluepaper_](https://gridcoin.world/GRC_V8_Bluepaper_ETTS%20final.pdf)
- Gridcoin.us v2.0 (ongoing)
[_Gridcoin.world proposal_](https://github.com/gridcoin-community/Gridcoin-Tasks/issues/232)

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**Miscellaneous**

- Polling definitions and parameters (jringo)
[_Polling Definitions and Parameters Proposal_](https://github.com/gridcoin-community/Gridcoin-Tasks/issues/227)
   - Develop clearly defined types of polls
   - Develop clearly defined requirements for a proposal for each poll type to be valid
   - Develop clearly define validation parameters that make a poll valid

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**Major Developments Not Found On The Previous Roadmap**

- UTXO Optimization (jim owens)
[_PR 1244_](https://github.com/gridcoin-community/Gridcoin-Research/pull/1244)

- Side-Staking (jim owens, jringo, Pinkcoin)
[_Issue 202_](https://github.com/gridcoin-community/Gridcoin-Tasks/issues/202)
[_PR 1265_](https://github.com/gridcoin-community/Gridcoin-Research/pull/1265)

- Syncing Optimization (ravon)
[_Release Post_](https://steemit.com/gridcoin/@ravonn/a-disappointing-optimization)

- Preparation for Team Requirement Removal (jim owens, cycy)
[_Elizabeth Milestone_](https://github.com/gridcoin-community/Gridcoin-Research/milestone/7)



- Infrastructure Development (jringo)
   - Define the network and critical aspects
   - Establish and focus channels of communication
   - Define and develop a brand
   - Lay foundation for outreach and marketing

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<center><h1>Looking Forward</h1></center>

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Below are expected software and non-software developments. Developments are not limited to those described, and not all described developments may see completion.

If you believe that you can contribute to any of the listed developments, please reach out to a developer or the community via GitHub, Slack, or Discord. Links have been provided.

[Software Repo, for code development](https://github.com/gridcoin-community/Gridcoin-Research/)
[Community Repo, for all non-code development](https://github.com/gridcoin-community/Gridcoin-Tasks)

[Slack Invite](https://join.slack.com/t/teamgridcoin/shared_invite/enQtMjk2NTI4MzAwMzg0LTUzMmY0YjdiNzYxYzQ0MDc3MGE1NjQ3Nzg2NWMzZTUzMjAwZjdhMWI1YWUzMDE4YzQyZjVjMjMzOTc1M2RmMmM)

[Discord](https://discord.gg/jf9XX4a)

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<h2>Expected Software Developments</h2>

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**Team Requirement Removal**
_Most required mechanisms implemented. Expected with Fern release_
[_Fern Milestone_](https://github.com/gridcoin-community/Gridcoin-Research/milestone/8_)

- Open GRC rewards to all BOINC participants by removing the Gridcoin team requirement

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**Whitelist/Greylist Automation**
_Most required mechanisms implemented. Final implementation required_

- Remove the need for a whitelist administrator by translating the whitelist/greylist rules into a code-is-law algorithm run by the Gridcoin software

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**Manual Reward Claims**
_In early architecture development. Design input sought_
[_An Introduction to MRC_](https://steemit.com/gridcoin/@jringo/an-introduction-to-manual-reward-claim-mrc)
[_The Gridcoin Fireside #14 - MRC_](https://dcuni.podbean.com/e/the-gridcoin-fireside-14-manual-reward-claims-project-brief-lhchome/)

- Develop a way for crunchers to receive their earned research rewards without being required to stake
- Utilize MRC-Fees to bootstrap a treasury system

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**UX/UI Improvements**
_512,000 GRC bounty for implementation of the new GUI. Ongoing development_
[_New GUI Assets Ready to Go_](https://steemit.com/utopian-io/@jringo/gridcoin-development-task-request-with-bounty-build-new-gui-assets-already-ready-to-go)
[_Issue 847_](https://github.com/gridcoin-community/Gridcoin-Research/issues/847)

- Improve the overall user experience for new Gridcoin participants
- Implement the new GUI assets

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**Magnitude Mechanism Improvements**
_In early design exploration. Input sought_

- Explore and possibly redefine how magnitude is distributed among BOINC projects and crunchers

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**GRC Distribution Mechanism Improvements**
_In early design exploration. Input sought_

- Explore and possibly redefine how GRC is minted and distributed

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**Treasury System**
_Basic skeleton outlined. Design and implementation input sought_
[_Issue 202_](https://github.com/gridcoin-community/Gridcoin-Tasks/issues/202)
[The Gridcoin Fireside #17 - Building a Treasury](https://dcuni.podbean.com/e/the-gridcoin-fireside-17-building-a-treasury/)

- Develop a protocol-based mechanism to fund future developments, BOINC projects, initiatives, and scientific endeavors

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**Simplified Multi-Sig**

- Develop a simplified UX for multi-sig wallet creation and use

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**Code Rebase (continuing work with progressive developments)**

- Upgrade the codebase with the most recent Bitcoin/Peercoin/Blackcoin/etc. developments and reintegrate GRC specific mechanisms

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<h2>Software Priorities</h2>

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Priority illustrates how current developers are allocating their time and energy. An item's priority alone does not indicated an estimated time to completion. 

**High Priority**
- Team Requirement Removal
- Manual Reward Claims
- UX/UI Improvements

**Medium Priority**
- Whitelist/Greylist Automation
- Treasury System
- Simplify Multi-Sig

**Exploration Priority**
- Magnitude Mechanism Improvements
- GRC Distribution Mechanism Improvements

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<h2>Timing Expected Software Developments</h2>

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It is impossible to time the release of a development that is not already complete. As such, developments have been ranked based on a combination of their estimated difficulty and priority ranking. 

**Short Term**
- Team Requirement Removal
- Whitelist/Greylist Automation

**Mid Term**
- Manual Reward Claims
- UX/UI Improvements

**Long Term**
- Magnitude Mechanism Improvements
- GRC Distribution Mechanism Improvements
- Treasury System

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<h2>Expected Non-software Developments</h2>

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All expected non-software developments will benefit from any community participation. Please do not hesitate to step forward to volunteer or, if you have provable reputation, reasonable requests for funding. 

**Short Term**
- Increased Marketing and Engagement

**Mid Term**
- Increased Advertising
- Increased Outreach
- Increased Documentation
- Tutorials and Visual Resources 

**Long Term**
- Further Bluepaper Development

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<h2>Development Discussions</h2>

Development discussions are recurring topics in conversations among active contributors. Their basic principles are still being worked out. 

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**Dynamic Block Rewards**

- Develop an economic model and algorithm that can control a monetary-fiscal-economic network through a permissionless blockchain-based protocol

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**Additional Superblocks/Abstraction Layer for Additional Computations**

- Develop distribution economics and technology for multiple incentive layers

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<h1><center>Conclusion</center></h1>

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It is always a pleasure to collect and organize the visions, musings, and developments of the folks working on Gridcoin. Whether it's for the science, for the future of crypto, for the challenge, or for the hell of it, everyone seems excited for the future and to thoroughly enjoy developing the project.

Personally, I can't wait to begin a new phase of growth with a steady base infrastructure, no BOINC team requirement, and a greater focus on marketing, outreach, and long-term infrastructure, game/network theory, and economic development.

For science!
j