PHASE 1: CORE PROTOCOL (CURRENT)
Status: ✅ Complete
Deliverables:
- Minimal verification endpoints
- Basic registry node implementation
- Canonical JSON format specification
- Ed25519 signature support
- SHA-256 hashing
- Public key infrastructure
- Reference implementation (gdn.sh)
Timeline: 2025 Q3-Q4
PHASE 2: FEDERATION
Status: 🚧 In Progress
Deliverables:
- Multiple registry nodes
- Cross-node synchronization protocol
- Merkle tree batching
- Multi-chain anchoring (Bitcoin, Ethereum)
- Peer discovery mechanism
- Consensus protocol
Timeline: 2025 Q4 - 2026 Q1
PHASE 3: DEVELOPER TOOLS
Status: 📋 Planned
Deliverables:
- JavaScript/TypeScript SDK
- Python SDK
- CLI tool
- Go SDK
- Rust SDK
- iOS/Android SDKs
- Browser extensions
- WordPress plugin
- Integration guides
- API documentation
Timeline: 2026 Q1-Q2
PHASE 4: LONG-TERM DURABILITY
Status: 📋 Planned
Deliverables:
- IPFS integration
- Arweave anchoring
- Additional blockchain support
- Post-quantum cryptography research
- Archival substrate integration
- Multi-signature support
- Key rotation protocols
Timeline: 2026 Q2-Q4
PHASE 5: ECOSYSTEM
Status: 📋 Planned
Deliverables:
- Attestor framework implementation
- DID integration (W3C standards)
- Zero-knowledge proof research
- Credential binding
- Reputation systems
- Community tools
- Analytics dashboards
Timeline: 2027 Q1-Q4
RESEARCH INITIATIVES
1. Post-Quantum Signatures
Status: Early research | Timeline: 2026-2027
2. Zero-Knowledge Proofs
Status: Exploration phase | Timeline: 2026-2027
3. Human Presence Metrics
Status: Design phase | Timeline: 2026
4. Long-Term Durability
Status: Continuous | Timeline: Ongoing
5. Privacy Enhancements
Status: Active development | Timeline: Ongoing
CURRENT PRIORITIES (2025 Q4)
1. Registry Federation
- Cross-node sync protocol
- Consensus mechanism
- Multi-chain anchoring
2. Developer Experience
- JavaScript SDK release
- CLI tool v1.0
- Documentation completion
3. Attestor Framework
- Framework specification
- Reference implementation
- Audit process design
4. Community Building
- Developer documentation
- Tutorial creation
- Community engagement
UPCOMING MILESTONES
2025 Q4:
- Registry federation alpha
- JavaScript SDK beta
- CLI tool v0.1
2026 Q1:
- Multi-chain anchoring
- Python SDK release
- Attestor framework beta
2026 Q2:
- SDK ecosystem complete
- Production registry nodes
- Community tools
2026 Q3:
- Post-quantum research results
- ZK-proof exploration
- Enhanced privacy features
2026 Q4:
- Long-term durability solutions
- Ecosystem expansion
- Production readiness
CONTRIBUTING
How to Contribute:
- Review GitHub Issues - https://github.com/pohw/protocol/issues
- Submit Proposals - https://github.com/pohw/governance
- Contribute Code - Fork repository, create feature branch, submit pull request
- Improve Documentation - Fix typos, add examples, clarify concepts
- Report Issues - Bug reports, security vulnerabilities, feature requests
GET INVOLVED
- Developer: Join SDK development
- Researcher: Contribute to research initiatives
- Operator: Run registry nodes
- Community: Help with documentation
Contact: labs@proofofhumanwork.org