Ixios Roadmap to Scalable Quantum Resistance

This roadmap reflects current goals and priorities, and will shift over time. It is not a guarantee or commitment to deliver features on fixed timelines, but rather an optimistic roadmap to achieve the stated goals. Future items listed here are not deadlines and may change or be removed at any time without notice.

Dec 27,  2024

AetherSeed Testnet

The AetherSeed testnet went live, with the goal of ensuring full stability of the protocol and evaluating and onboarding the initial validators.

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March 26, 2025

AetherBloom Testnet

The AetherBloom testnet has completed and was the final ephemeral Testnet before the Mainnet.

April 5, 2025

Mainnet Genesis

The genesis block for the Ixios mainnet was sealed, the bedrock for a future quantum-resistant protocol.

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Q2  2026 (Planned)

NeoDawn Testnet

NeoDawn upgrade introduces initial support for Q-Addresses and quantum-resistance.

Q3  2026 (Planned)

IxiosOrbit Client

Development of the IxiosOrbit Client will begin, with a focus on performance and scalability.

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Q3  2026 (Planned)

Ixios VM Enabled

Smart contract functionality will be enabled on the testnet with a new post-quantum virtual machine designed for Ixios.

Q4  2026 (Planned)

NeoDawn Upgrade

The Ixios Mainnet will upgrade to NeoDawn, enabling quantum-resistant signatures and mainnet smart contracts.

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2027

Expanded Digital Signatures

Additional digital signatures will be added to the protocol, ensuring it stays resilient against quantum threats.

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To Be Announced

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