As we promised in the whitepaper, the SpaceXpanse Multiverse platform development will be carefully structured and will gradually broaden the scope of its tasks in a span of four years to avoid any roadblocks on its path. To achieve this we'll use two key parts of project management together - milestones and iterations. The milestones and iterations are two critical components of any project's roadmap that play significant roles in managing the development process successfully. Milestones are the checkpoints in the project's plan that help track the progress and provide a framework to achieve the project's goals. On the other hand, iterations are the incremental steps that the project's team takes to achieve the milestones. Each iteration represents a set of tasks or features that are added to the project until the final goal is achieved. All of them and how they fit together can be seen at roadmap's tasks.
To make the development more quick and effective we'll develop the SpaceXpanse Multiverse platform, SpaceXpanse: Battleships and SpaceXpanse: Wanderers metaverse games together. The open-source /non-profit/ nature of the former and the closed-source /for-profit/ nature of the latter will enable these two projects to support and push each other further, so it's essential to establish clear communication between the teams and ensure compatibility between the projects. This will be achieved by using the full potential of all Github features - Teams, Projects, Actions, etc. And by sharing code and leveraging the projects' strengths, these two can accompany each other to accelerate development and improve the quality of the end product. The outcome will be a more effective and efficient development process that delivers better results.
Developing these two projects with a growing team can be challenging, but it is achievable by breaking the process down into three stages. Here is an overview of how to develop these projects on three stages, gradually broadening the number of people involved.
Stage 1: Starting small
The first stage of the development process involves starting with a small team of dedicated developers. This team should be responsible for setting projects' goals, establishing coding standards, and building a foundation for these projects. The team should be skilled in the necessary technologies and should have a clear understanding of the projects' requirements. At this stage, communication between the team members should be open and frequent.
Stage 2: Scaling up
Once the projects' foundation is established, the second stage involves scaling up the development process by involving more people in these projects. This may involve opening them up to other developers who are interested in contributing, by inviting them to the projects' public repositories on GitHub. At this stage, it's important to ensure that there are clear guidelines for contributing, such as coding standards, code review processes, and documentation requirements.
Stage 3: Going big
In the third and final stage, the project should be opened up to a wider community of developers and users. This can be achieved by promoting these projects on social media, reaching out to relevant communities, and hosting events or hackathons. At this stage, it's important to ensure that these projects has a clear purpose and value proposition, and that contributors and users are engaged and motivated to participate in the development process.
Overall, developing these projects involves starting small with a dedicated team, scaling up the development process by involving more people, and going big by opening up the projects to a wider community.
We have to be sure that the projects continue to evolve and improve over time. Here is an overview of how we will develop these projects on quarterly iterations for a four-year period.
Year 1: Establish the projects' vision and goals
During the first year, it's important to establish the projects' vision and goals. This involves defining the projects' purpose, identifying its target audience, and establishing a roadmap of features and milestones. By the end of the first year, the projects should have a clear direction and a roadmap that outlines the key goals for the next three years.
Years 2-4: Execute quarterly iterations
During years two to four, these projects should focus on executing quarterly iterations. Each iteration should have a specific set of goals that are aligned with the projects' overall roadmap. The goals for each iteration should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound /SMART/. It's important to regularly review the progress of each iteration and adjust the projects' roadmap as necessary.
At the end of each quarter, the team should review the progress made during the iteration and assess the success of the goals. This should involve gathering feedback from users and developers, as well as analyzing data on the projects' performance. Based on this feedback, the team should prioritize the features and improvements that are needed for the next iteration.
Throughout the four-year period, the team should prioritize regular code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure that these projects remains stable, secure, and easy to use. Additionally, the team should engage with the projects' community, such as by hosting events, contributing to relevant forums, and creating user-friendly documentation.
Overall, developing these projects on quarterly iterations for a four-year period requires careful planning, execution, and regular review. By following this approach, it's possible to ensure that the projects evolve in line with user needs and remains relevant over time.
- Research & Analysis
- Initiate a comprehensive review of last year’s roadmap performance.
- Gather feedback to pinpoint the primary causes of delays.
- Develop a revised strategy based on these insights.
- Backlog Consolidation
- Identify and prioritize all outstanding tasks from 2024.
- Integrate these tasks into our new development plan, ensuring alignment with our core objectives.
- Initial Product Refinement
- Focus on refining key platform's features and user experience based on recent feedback.
- Update the documentation to reflect current progress and future expectations.
- Marketing Relaunch
- Begin a refreshed marketing campaign that highlights our new legal and operational milestones, focusing on rebuilding trust and excitement within the community.
- Legal Entity Formation
- Initiate a registration effort to form a legal entity in Austria to formalize our operations and enhance credibility.
- Crypto License Acquisition
- Initiate the process to acquire a crypto license, enabling us to receive funds and and issue tokens in a compliant, regulated manner.
- Continued Development
- Further integrate remaining backlog items and continue enhancing core components.
- Feature Implementation
- Accelerate the development of new features and complete remaining ones.
- Enhance our developer tools and ensure seamless integration across all components.
- Secure a ROD coin listing on Tier 1 or 2 exchange(s)
- Community Initiatives
- Host interactive events, developer workshops, and community feedback sessions.
- Launch testing for upcoming features to engage early adopters and gather real-time feedback.
- Continued Marketing Efforts
- Intensify community outreach through targeted social media campaigns and strategic partnerships.
- Partnerships
- Establish partnerships with other metaverse projects and blockchain platforms to ensure platform's interoperability.
- Security Audit
- Conduct a comprehensive security review of all platform components to ensure robust protection of user assets and data.
- Prototype Finalization
- Finalize the development and rigorous testing of the platform's prototype.
- Pre-Launch Preparations
- Ramp up promotional activities and prepare a detailed launch campaign.
- Coordinate final checks across legal, technical, and operational domains to ensure a smooth public launch.
- Further development
| Quarter | Focus Areas | Main Initiatives |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | Research & Backlog Integration | Comprehensive reassessment, feedback gathering, backlog consolidation, initial refinements |
| Q2 2025 | Legal & Structural Strengthening | Form legal entity, acquire crypto license, continue development, relaunch marketing |
| Q3 2025 | Accelerated Development & Community Engagement | Implement new features, host engagement events, beta testing, and boost targeted marketing |
| Q4 2025 | Security, Prototype Finalization & Launch Preparations | Conduct security audit, finalize key prototypes, prepare for public launch and promotional campaigns |
This strategic roadmap for 2025 reflects our commitment to overcoming previous challenges and driving forward with clear, actionable initiatives while gradually expanding our focus to ensure steady progress and prevent further delays. We are taking decisive steps to strengthen our foundation—both legally and technically—while re-engaging our community and accelerating feature development. By focusing on research, structural improvements, and robust security measures, we aim to position SpaceXpanse Multiverse platform for long-term success and industry leadership.
And as part of it, we're not just reactivating our plans to disrupt the GameFi space—we're bringing our flagship games to the forefront as living proofs of our platform's potential. Imagine a prototype where the heartbeat of SpaceXpanse Multiverse isn't just the platform's technological prowess but also the SpaceXpanse: Battleships and especially SpaceXpanse: Wanderers. These games will serve as interactive gateways into our ecosystem, showcasing how all the platform's features come together to deliver a truly immersive experience and intuitive learning through gamification.