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Roadmap

Goliath Network development roadmap and timeline for validator onboarding, mainnet launch, and full decentralization.

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Goliath Network Development Timeline

This roadmap outlines the phased approach to building and decentralizing the Goliath Network.

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Phase 1: Preview Testnet (Q4 2025) - COMPLETED

Status: Completed

  • DAO-operated validators only

  • Network stability testing and optimization

  • Limited community access

  • Core infrastructure validation

Achievements:

  • Successfully deployed 5-node validator network

  • Achieved stable consensus operation

  • Validated EVM compatibility

  • Launched Validator Dashboard

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Phase 2: Open Testnet (Q1 2026) - CURRENT

Status: In Progress

  • Permissioned validators invited

  • Performance and stress testing

  • Community participation expanded

  • Documentation and tooling improvements

Goals:

  • Onboard selected external validator operators

  • Stress test network under increased load

  • Validate monitoring and alerting systems

  • Refine validator requirements based on operational data

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Phase 3: Testnet Rewards (Q1 2026) - NEW

Status: Active

Validator and staking rewards have been activated on the Goliath Testnet.

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Staking Rewards Activated

  • Staking Reward Fund funded and operational

  • 24-hour staking periods implemented

  • Variable APY based on stake distribution (currently 0.01% - 0.62%)

  • Rewards accrue daily, collected on account activity

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Node Rewards Activated

  • $500,000 annual budget for testnet validators

  • Daily distributions to all active validators (~$274/day each)

  • USD-denominated stable rewards independent of XCN price

  • Automatic distribution at UTC midnight

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Validator Dashboard Enhanced

  • Staking metrics displayed on Validators page

  • Reward tracking enabled on Account pages

  • Reward estimator calculator available

  • Export capabilities for reward history

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Economic Model Validation

  • Reward sustainability being tested

  • Distribution mechanics verified

  • Stake distribution incentives observed

  • Parameters being tuned for mainnet

Note: Current testnet values will be adjusted for mainnet. See Rewards Overview for current numbers.

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Phase 4: Mainnet Beta (Q2 2026)

Status: Planned

  • Open Registration: Public validator onboarding begins

  • Stake Requirements: Minimum stake implementation enforced

  • Reward Distribution: Full staking rewards activated with mainnet parameters

  • Monitoring Tools: Advanced analytics and alerting dashboard

  • Security Audits: Third-party security review completed

Milestones:

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Phase 5: Full Decentralization (Q3 2026)

Status: Planned

  • Permissionless: Anyone meeting requirements can run a validator

  • Governance Integration: Validator voting rights activated

  • Slashing Conditions: Full security measures implemented (if applicable)

  • Professional Services: Enterprise validator support available

  • Global Distribution: Geographic validator diversity achieved

Goals:

  • 20+ independent validators

  • No single entity controls >20% of stake

  • Multi-region validator distribution

  • Self-sustaining economic model

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Future Enhancements (Q4 2026+)

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Planned Features

  1. Auto-scaling: Dynamic resource allocation for validators

  2. Multi-region Support: Geographic distribution tooling

  3. Hardware Wallet Integration: Native HSM support

  4. Automated Updates: Zero-downtime upgrade procedures

  5. Performance Analytics: Advanced metrics and benchmarking

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Long-term Vision

  • Fully decentralized governance

  • Cross-chain interoperability

  • Enterprise-grade SLAs

  • Global validator network

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This roadmap is subject to change based on development progress, community feedback, and market conditions. Major updates will be announced through official channels.

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