ArcusX Roadmap

This roadmap outlines our development priorities and planned features for ArcusX. As we continue to grow and learn from our community, we will update this roadmap to reflect our evolving priorities.

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Completed Features

Core Platform (2025)

• Complete authentication system (Email/Password + OAuth)

• Task creation and management

• Proposal and application system

• Stellar wallet integration (Freighter and others)

• Trustless Work escrow integration

• Complete escrow lifecycle (creation, funding, approval, release)

• Dispute resolution system with administrative panel

• Cancellation and refund system

• Real-time messaging

• Administration panel

• Performance optimizations (caching, debouncing)

• Platform commission system (0.5%)

Current Development Phase

Testing and Optimization (Q1 2026)

• Comprehensive testing on Stellar Testnet

• Security audits and reviews

• Performance optimization

• User experience improvements

• Documentation completion

• Community feedback integration

Near-Term Roadmap (Q2-Q3 2026)

Mainnet Migration

• Security audit completion

• Mainnet deployment

• Migration tools for existing users

• Production monitoring and support

Rating and Review System

• Worker rating system

• Client rating system

• Review display and management

• Reputation scoring

• Quality indicators

Enhanced User Profiles

• Comprehensive profile pages

• Portfolio showcase

• Work history display

• Skill verification

• Achievement system

Advanced Search and Filtering

• Enhanced search functionality

• Advanced filtering options

• Skill-based search

• Location-based filtering (optional)

• Price range filtering

Mid-Term Roadmap (Q4 2026 - Q1 2027)

Mobile Application

• iOS application development

• Android application development

• Mobile wallet integration

• Push notifications

• Mobile-optimized workflows

Multi-Asset Support

• Support for additional Stellar assets

• Asset selection in task creation

• Multi-currency escrow

• Asset conversion options

Advanced Analytics

• Worker analytics dashboard

• Client analytics dashboard

• Platform-wide statistics

• Revenue tracking

• Performance metrics

Referral System

• Referral program for workers

• Referral program for clients

• Reward mechanisms

• Tracking and analytics

• Community growth incentives

Long-Term Vision (2027+)

Tokenomics Implementation

• Native token design and launch

• Token distribution model

• Staking mechanisms

• Governance participation

• Reward systems

Educational Resources

• Onboarding tutorials

• Skill development courses

• Blockchain education

• Best practices guides

• Video tutorials

Regional Expansion

• Enhanced localization

• Regional payment methods

• Local language support

• Regional partnerships

• Community building programs

Enterprise Features

• Team accounts

• Bulk task creation

• Advanced project management

• Corporate integrations

• API access for enterprises

Advanced Security Features

• Multi-factor authentication

• Hardware wallet support

• Advanced fraud detection

• Insurance options

• Compliance tools

Integration Ecosystem

• Third-party integrations

• Developer API

• Webhook system

• Plugin marketplace

• Integration partnerships

Community-Driven Features

We prioritize features based on community feedback. Some areas we're exploring:

• Custom milestone systems

• Recurring task support

• Team collaboration tools

• Time tracking integration

• File management improvements

• Communication enhancements

Research and Development

Ongoing Research

• Layer 2 solutions for scaling

• Cross-chain interoperability

• Advanced dispute resolution (DAOs)

• AI-powered matching

• Predictive analytics

Experimental Features

We test new ideas in controlled environments before full deployment:

• Beta testing programs

• Limited rollouts

• A/B testing

• Community feedback integration

Priorities and Principles

Our Development Priorities

1. Security First: All features undergo security review before deployment

2. User Experience: We prioritize improvements that enhance usability

3. Decentralization: We maintain decentralized principles in all features

4. Community Needs: Community feedback directly influences our roadmap

5. Scalability: We build with growth in mind

Development Principles

• Open communication about progress and challenges

• Regular updates and releases

• Community involvement in testing

• Transparency in decision-making

• Iterative improvement based on feedback

How to Stay Updated

• Follow our documentation updates

• Check our official channels for announcements

• Participate in community discussions

• Review our changelog and release notes

• Join our developer communications

Contributing to the Roadmap

Your feedback shapes our roadmap:

• Suggest features through official channels

• Participate in community discussions

• Report bugs and issues

• Share your use cases and needs

• Vote on feature priorities

Timeline Notes

Timelines are estimates and may change based on:

• Technical complexity

• Security requirements

• Community priorities

• Resource availability

• External dependencies

We commit to transparent communication about timeline changes and will update this roadmap regularly.

Success Metrics

We measure success through:

• User adoption and retention

• Transaction volume and value

• Community growth and engagement

• Platform reliability and performance

• User satisfaction and feedback

These metrics guide our priorities and help us build features that truly serve our community.

Our roadmap is a living document that evolves with our platform and community. Together, we're building the future of decentralized freelancing.