> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://bafex.gitbook.io/bafex/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://bafex.gitbook.io/bafex/road-map.md).

# Road Map

### Stage 1: Preparation and execution of the basics (MVP)

**July – September 2025 (Q3 2025)**

* Research of the market and competitive environment.
* Development of the MVP version (basic smart contract for the **BAFEX** token, **escrow,** and **NFT** mechanism).
* Formation of a core team; establishment of partnerships with liquidity providers.
* Developing an MVP version of our own hot wallet

**Expected result:**

* MVP is ready for internal testing.
* Initial agreements have been concluded with auditors and marketing agencies.

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### Stage 2: Beta Launch and Hypothesis Testing

**October – December 2025 (Q4 2025)**

* Open beta launch for a limited number of testers (real transactions in a test environment).
* Technical audit of smart contracts (security and optimization).
* Testing staking and referral programs in a sandbox; collecting analytics and user feedback.

**Expected result:**

* The platform operates stably in beta mode.
* Smart contracts have been audited; vulnerabilities have been fixed.

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### Stage 3: Mainnet Launch and Token Listing

**January – March 2026 (Q1 2026)**

* Official release of **BAFEX** on the main network (BNB Chain or other selected network).
* Start of token listing on the first DEX (for example, PancakeSwap, Uniswap).
* Launching a marketing campaign to attract sellers and buyers.

**Expected result:**

* Full launch of the platform for a wide audience.
* Formation of liquidity, growth of token capitalization.

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### Stage 4: Scaling and Functional Extensions

**April – June 2026 (Q2 2026)**

* Integration of multi-chain technologies (connection of Ethereum L2, Solana, TRON, etc.).
* Expansion of the referral system: multi-level programs and affiliate campaigns.
* Strengthening the DAO model (implementation of voting on key protocol parameters).

**Expected result:**

* Significant increase in audience and trading volumes.
* Increasing decentralization and community engagement through DAOs.

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### Stage 5: Listing on mid-CEX and preparation for global expansion

**July – September 2026 (Q3 2026)**

* Negotiations and listings on centralized exchanges (second tier).
* Strengthening partnerships with e-commerce services and logistics companies.
* Mass localization of the platform (adding new languages, adaptation to regional markets).

**Expected result:**

* Increased liquidity and recognition of the token among the crypto community.
* Convenient access to BAFEX for users from different countries.

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### Stage 6: Entering the top CEX and global expansion 

**October – December 2026 (Q4 2026)**

* Listings on major platforms (Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, etc.).
* Further integration with offline retailers, launch of international advertising campaigns.
* Preparing for large-scale DAO initiatives (including voting on development strategy for 2027).

**Expected result:**

* Global recognition of the BAFEX brand, significant influx of new users.
* Growing confidence of large investors in the project.

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### Stage 7: Long-term development

**2027 and beyond**

* Ecosystem development: attracting third-party developers through grants, supporting applications based on the BAFEX API/SDK.
* Expanding the range of services (transaction insurance, lending, NFT platforms, etc.).
* Deep community engagement in the DAO to make key decisions on tokenomics, commercial partnerships, and functionality updates.