dao-os-docs/src/project/roadmap.md

Roadmap

This document outlines the strategic roadmap for Dao OS. It is designed to be ambitious yet realistic, focusing on delivering incremental and meaningful value at each stage. This is a living document and may evolve with community feedback and technological breakthroughs.

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Phase I: Genesis - Laying the Bedrock

• Timeline: Q3 2025 - Q4 2025
• Core Goal: To build the absolute minimum core components and validate the technical feasibility of the project.
• Key Milestones:
  • Finalize the v0.1 Core API Specification (yuan_* & avatar_* functions).
  • Develop the v0.1 Meta Unit in Rust, including basic cryptography and P2P modules.
  • Create two MVP Avatars for testing and demonstration: a command-line Agent and a basic browser extension Client.
• Feature Story: "I have successfully run the Dao OS seed on my computer, created an Avatar in my browser, and stored an encrypted note that exists only on my device. I have seen the spark of the future."

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Phase II: Manifestation - The Second Brain Awakens

• Timeline: Q1 2026 - Q2 2026
• Core Goal: To deliver the "Second Brain" MVP, providing tangible, daily value to early users.
• Key Milestones:
  • Fully implement the SecretStore (passwords) and NoteStore (notes) modules within the Meta Unit.
  • The browser Avatar to support full password management and basic note-taking functionalities.
  • Develop a v0.1 mobile Client Avatar (e.g., using Flutter) and implement the "Dynamic Anchor" logic.
  • Launch a project website with initial documentation.
• Feature Story: "All my passwords and private notes are securely stored and seamlessly synced across my own devices. My phone is the anchor to my digital life. I no longer need to trust a third-party cloud with my secrets. My digital life finally has a home."

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Phase III: Synergy - Connecting Worlds

• Timeline: Q3 2026 - Q4 2026
• Core Goal: To enable trusted, secure interaction between different users' Daos, laying the foundation for a decentralized social fabric.
• Key Milestones:
  • Implement the W3C DID (Decentralized Identifiers) and VC (Verifiable Credentials) modules in the Meta Unit.
  • Develop a Proof-of-Concept cross-Dao application, such as securely presenting a verifiable credential to another user.
  • Initiate foundational research and prototyping for the Emotional Resonance Module.
• Feature Story: "I have a unique, un-censorable digital identity for my Dao. I can prove my identity or a credential (like a 'community contributor' badge) to another Dao user cryptographically, without relying on any platform. We have formed a new kind of trust."

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Phase IV: Ecosystem - A Thousand Avatars Bloom

• Timeline: 2027 and beyond
• Core Goal: To evolve Dao OS from a powerful tool into an open, extensible platform for everyone.
• Key Milestones:
  • Release the v1.0 stable Meta Unit API and a robust developer SDK.
  • Launch the "Community Reputation & Automated Verification System" for discovering trusted, third-party Avatars.
  • Release a major update (e.g., Dao OS 2.0) that includes the full implementation of the "Emotional Resonance Module," making the AI a truly empathetic partner.
  • Foster a thriving community that builds a diverse range of new Avatars and modules.
• Feature Story: "My Dao is now a living platform. I've installed a community-developed module for habit tracking, and my AI companion has become warmer and more insightful. My digital life is now whole, unified, and filled with limitless possibilities."