Genesis Candidate Roadmap
ComputeNet is the first open protocol making verified useful compute observable, attestable, and mineable. Alpha Mainnet is now live and experimental — this roadmap charts the fair-launch journey and the ongoing work to harden the network.
Alpha Mainnet Live — computenet-mainnet-1
ComputeNet Alpha Mainnet is live and experimental. The network has live public validators, public telemetry, validator docs, a one-line installer, public GitHub repos, and a public whitepaper. COMPUTE mining and transaction fees are active while protocol rules, rewards, APIs, and node software continue to be hardened.
Development Roadmap
The roadmap outlines major milestones from fair launch through Alpha Mainnet and beyond. Specific timelines will be announced as each phase approaches.
Protocol Experimentation
Core protocol research, proof-of-concept implementations, and internal testing.
- Protocol specification drafts
- Whitepaper published
- Initial validator architecture
- Compute receipt proof-of-concept
Open Public Testnet
Public testnet with live validators, public telemetry, and documentation.
- Three bootstrap validators online
- Live telemetry explorer
- Public validator docs
- One-line validator installer
- Public GitHub repos
External Validator Onboarding
Independent validators and witness nodes invited to join the network.
- Independent validators invited
- Witness nodes invited
- Installer testing
- Public telemetry validation
- Onboarding feedback loop
Protocol Hardening
Comprehensive testing of verification mechanisms and protocol resilience.
- Deterministic workload demos
- Replay verification demonstrations
- Explorer-backed receipt verification
- Fraud/challenge simulations
- Docker validator launch
Genesis Candidate Review
Final preparation phase including security audits and genesis constants.
- Security review
- Economic review
- Final genesis constants
- Reproducible source release
- Fair-launch announcement
Alpha Mainnet Launch
ComputeNet Alpha Mainnet is live and experimental. COMPUTE mining and transaction fees are active while the network is hardened.
- Genesis block live
- Alpha Mainnet deployment (computenet-mainnet-1)
- COMPUTE mining and transaction fees active
- Decentralized governance activation
Alpha Mainnet Hardening Roadmap
Alpha Mainnet is live and experimental. The following work is ongoing as the network is hardened.
Fair Launch Commitments
ComputeNet is committed to a fair, transparent launch with no special allocations.
No Premine
No tokens created before genesis
No ICO
No token sale or investment offering
No Founder Allocation
No special founder token allocation
Open Source Before Genesis
All code public before genesis
Public Participation
Anyone can participate from genesis
Equal Terms
Founders participate like any ordinary validator
Genesis Validator Expectations
While final requirements will be published closer to genesis, the following provides a preview of what genesis validators should expect.
Hardware Expectations
- Modern multi-core CPU
- Adequate RAM for workload execution
- Fast storage (SSD recommended)
- Reliable network connectivity
Alpha Mainnet nodes run on lightweight hardware. Specs may change during hardening.
Technical Requirements
- Linux server environment
- Static IP address or reliable DNS
- 24/7 operation capability
- Monitoring infrastructure
See /docs/validators/requirements for current Alpha Mainnet specs.
Participation Requirements
- Validator participation recommended
- Familiarity with validator operations
- Commitment to network security
- Community engagement
Run an Alpha Mainnet validator today.
Run an Alpha Mainnet Validator
Alpha Mainnet is live and experimental. Run a validator node today and help harden ComputeNet as a fair, decentralized network.