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# Milestone Timeline

Phase 1: \\

* Launch Testnet Alpha
* Deploy Faucet & Explorer
* Set up Subgraph
* Publish Whitepaper V2
* Integrate zk-SNARK
* Start community & dev onboarding

## Phase 2: Infrastructure & ICO Prep

* Add Quantum-Resistant
* Launch Testnet Bridge & DEX
* Upgrade Faucet & Subgraph
* Audit ICO contracts
* Start whitelist & governance testing

## Phase 3: ICO & Token Launch

* Launch ICO on BitNet
* Release BNC Token
* Enable AI-DID for KYC
* Distribute tokens with vesting
* Update Explorer with ICO data

## Phase 4: Mainnet Launch

* Launch Mainnet (Layer 1)
* Deploy Mainnet DEX & Bridge
* Release Wallet App v1
* Real-time Explorer
* Start Optimistic Rollup integration

## Phase 5: Utilities & Governance

* Launch NFT & Agent Marketplaces
* Upgrade Wallet (DEX, NFT, Rewards)
* Deploy AI Oracle & Reward System
* Cross-chain sync via Bridge & Subgraph
* Activate DAO Governance

## Phase 6: Global Expansion

* Launch Enterprise/Creator Launchpad
* Release Wallet v2 (AI, IoT, GameFi)
* Expand to L2s, Solana, Arbitrum
* Decentralize Oracle with AI/ML
* Sustain growth with Halving & DAO Treasury