Atlas Protocol
Roadmap
Where Atlas is heading
Building a decentralized protocol is a marathon, not a sprint. Here is where the project stands today, what is actively being built, and what comes next.
Phase 1 Completed
Foundation
The groundwork — protocol design, cryptographic primitives, data schemas, and the public-facing website that explains why Atlas exists.
Protocol architecture design Core protocol structure: Envelopes, Registries, Shelters, Guides, Custodian model, and the FairShares economic layer.
Cryptographic primitives (@app_/crypto) Falcon post-quantum key pairs, delegated keys, X-Wing encryption, Blake3 hashing, and bounded RandomX Proof of Work.
Data validation schemas (@app_/validators) Zod-based schemas for all protocol data structures — Envelopes, Proofs, Preferences, DataCatalogs, and more.
Protocol constants (@app_/consts) Global constants, Falcon parameters, HTTP headers, discovery URLs, and configuration defaults.
Website and documentation Public website explaining the protocol vision, problem space, framework, comparisons, FAQ, and package-level documentation.
Phase 2 In Progress
Core Infrastructure
Building the services that make the protocol run — identity management, data storage, and the first client applications.
Custodian service (@app_/custodian-client) Local identity service holding your root private key. Handles session management, key delegation, and proof-of-work generation.
Registry service (@app_/registry-client) HTTP client for Registries — Envelope CRUD, blob uploads, catalog discovery, and query access.
Shelter implementation High-stability Registries acting as personal inboxes and outboxes, ensuring your data persists even when you are offline.
Guide registries and discovery Specialized Registries that score and rank DataCatalogs using FairShares burn signals and identity verification data.
Local data management Client-side storage for preferences, delegated keys, proofs, and cached Envelopes. The foundation of offline-first usage.
Web application An application for browsing the Atlas network without installing any software.
Windows desktop application A native application for accessing the Atlas network, managing your identity, and interacting with Registries.
Identity verification tools Tools to support stronger testing & issuance of identity proofs to new users.
Phase 3 Planned
Network Launch
Taking the protocol live — a public testnet where real people can verify their identity, earn FairShares, and publish content.
Public testnet A live test network where developers and early adopters can experiment with the full protocol flow without real economic stakes.
FairShares issuance Activate the economic layer — verified humans begin earning FairShares at an equal weekly rate. Burn-to-publish goes live.
Identity verification flow End-to-end flow for new users to receive identity proofs from existing verified members, growing the trust graph organically.
Governance framework activation Two-layer governance goes live: immutable protocol rules enforced by code, and forkable Legislation documents governed by the community.
Phase 4 Planned
Ecosystem Growth
From protocol to platform — developer tools, third-party applications, and a self-sustaining community that governs its own future.
Developer SDK and tutorials High-level SDK and step-by-step guides that let developers build Atlas-native apps — social feeds, marketplaces, knowledge graphs — in hours, not months.
Third-party app integrations Reference implementations and integration guides for common app patterns: social publishing, messaging, file sharing, and collaborative editing.
Mobile clients Native mobile applications for iOS and Android, bringing Atlas identity and content access to every pocket.
Community governance Full community control over Legislation documents, Registry policies, and protocol evolution — no single person or entity in charge.
