Roadmap

Completed Milestones

• 2022.Q1 - 2024.Q1: Game framework and initial gameplay implementation

• 2024.Q2: Official website, social media, documentation and community building

• 2024.Q3-Q4: Game testing for gameplay and balance, smart contract development

2025: Foundation Year

Q1-Q3: AI Agent System (Completed)

• AI Agent Player Implementation: x402/ERC-8004 protocol integration

  • Players can authorize AI agents to play on their behalf

  • Granular permission controls for secure autonomous gameplay

  • Automated card balance testing and data collection

  • Agent-assisted asset management via Vault NFT

• Starknet Testnet Launch: Game deployed on Starknet testnet

  • Community testing and feedback

  • Performance optimization

  • Smart contract audits phase 1

Q3: Card Logic Scripting Migration

• Lua Script System: Transition from smart contracts to Lua for card logic

  • Accessible card programming for non-developers

  • Sandboxed execution environment for security

  • Community card template library

  • Script validation and testing tools

• Developer Documentation: Comprehensive guides for card creators

  • Lua scripting tutorials

  • Card balance guidelines

  • Example card implementations

Q4: Card Creation and Trading Infrastructure

• Card Creation Website: Visual editor for card design

  • Artwork upload and customization interface

  • Lua logic editor with syntax highlighting

  • Real-time card preview and testing

  • Modular design system (art, stats, mechanics)

  • Vault NFT configuration for card issuance

• Card Trading Platform: Marketplace for card NFTs

  • Direct card trading between players

  • Vault NFT mint/redeem interface

  • Bonding curve price visualization

  • Portfolio management dashboard

  • Yield tracking and analytics

• Season 1 Launch: First competitive season begins

  • Official card pools established

  • Ranked matchmaking system

  • Leaderboards and rewards

2026: Expansion and Decentralization

Q1-Q2: Mainnet and Governance

• Starknet Mainnet Launch: Production deployment

  • Asset migration from testnet

  • Enhanced security measures

  • Production-grade infrastructure

• DAO Governance Launch: Community-driven decision making

  • $CARD token holder voting

  • Card pool curation via governance

  • Treasury management

  • Protocol upgrade proposals

• Advanced AI Agent Features: Enhanced autonomous gameplay

  • Agent marketplace for trading/renting agents

  • Agent training and customization

  • Agent vs agent tournaments

Q3-Q4: Ecosystem Growth

• IP Licensing Program: Open ecosystem for creators

  • Licensed card artwork and mechanics

  • Revenue sharing for IP holders

  • Cross-promotion partnerships

• Mobile Client Launch: iOS and Android support

  • Native mobile gaming experience

  • Cross-platform account sync

  • Mobile-optimized UI/UX

• Tournament Platform: Competitive gaming infrastructure

  • Automated tournament execution

  • Prize pool management via Vault NFT

  • Spectator mode and streaming integration

  • Community-organized events

• Card Rental System: Accessibility for new players

  • Collateralized card borrowing

  • Yield generation on collateral

  • Automated return mechanisms

2027-2028: Fully Onchain Transition

Progressive Decentralization

• Card Logic Migration: Smart contract implementation

  • Convert Lua scripts to Cairo contracts

  • Modular card ability system

  • Backward compatibility layer

• Onchain Game State: Full state migration

  • Battle logic in smart contracts

  • Match history onchain

  • Stats and achievements onchain

• Decentralized Infrastructure: Remove centralized dependencies

  • Open-source game clients

  • Peer-to-peer matchmaking

  • IPFS asset hosting

• Security Audits Phase 2: Comprehensive smart contract review

  • Third-party security audits

  • Bug bounty program

  • Formal verification where possible

Advanced Features

• Cross-Chain Integration: Multi-chain presence

  • Bridge cards to other chains

  • Unified liquidity pools

  • Cross-chain tournaments

• Appchain/L3 Evaluation: Dedicated blockchain research

  • Performance requirements analysis

  • Cost-benefit evaluation

  • Technology stack selection

2028+: Autonomous Gaming Future

Long-Term Vision

• Fully Autonomous Game: Complete onchain architecture

  • All game logic in smart contracts

  • No centralized servers required

  • Community-governed evolution

• Appchain Launch (if warranted): Dedicated blockchain

  • Custom gas economics

  • Optimized for game operations

  • Maximum scalability

• Card Metaverse: Expanded gaming universe

  • Cross-game asset interoperability

  • Multiple game modes using same cards

  • Third-party game integrations

  • Incarnation as a gaming platform

• Global Expansion: Worldwide community

  • Multi-language support

  • Regional tournaments and events

  • Cultural collaborations

  • Esports integration

Continuous Initiatives

Throughout all phases, we maintain focus on:

• Community Engagement: Regular communication, feedback loops, and co-creation

• Balance and Quality: Ongoing card balance adjustments and meta-game health

• Security: Continuous security monitoring and improvements

• User Experience: Iterative UX improvements based on player feedback

• Documentation: Keeping guides, tutorials, and technical docs up to date

• Innovation: Exploring new technologies and game mechanics

Flexibility and Adaptation

This roadmap is ambitious and will evolve based on:

• Community feedback and priorities

• Technical advancements in blockchain infrastructure

• Market conditions and ecosystem developments

• Resource availability and team capacity

We're committed to building Incarnation sustainably for the long term, which means adapting our timeline when necessary to maintain quality and security. The dates provided are targets, not guarantees, and we'll communicate openly about any changes.