Genesis Candidate Roadmap
ComputeNet is the first open protocol attempting to make verified useful compute observable, attestable, and eventually mineable. This roadmap charts the path from open public testnet to fair-launch mainnet.
Open Public Testnet v0.11 → v0.12 External Validator Onboarding
ComputeNet is currently in Open Public Testnet. The network has live public validators, public telemetry, validator docs, a one-line installer, public GitHub repos, and a public whitepaper. Mainnet has not launched.
Development Roadmap
The roadmap outlines major milestones on the path to mainnet. 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
Mainnet Candidate
Final readiness assessment and mainnet genesis block preparation.
- Genesis block preparation
- Validator set finalization
- Mainnet deployment
- Decentralized governance activation
Before Mainnet Checklist
The following milestones must be completed before mainnet launch.
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 mainnet
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
Current testnet runs on lightweight hardware. Final specs TBD.
Technical Requirements
- Linux server environment
- Static IP address or reliable DNS
- 24/7 operation capability
- Monitoring infrastructure
See /docs/validators/requirements for current testnet specs.
Participation Requirements
- Testnet participation recommended
- Familiarity with validator operations
- Commitment to network security
- Community engagement
Join the public testnet now to prepare for genesis.
Join the Public Testnet
The public testnet is live. Run a validator node today and help prepare ComputeNet for a fair, decentralized mainnet launch.