Roadmap

Phase 0 — Research and Prototype

• threat model;
• identity design;
• encryption-protocol selection;
• metadata analysis;
• wallet-signature authentication;
• interface prototype;
• legal and security review planning.

Phase 1 — Null Chat MVP

• wallet connection;
• Null ID;
• dedicated communication keys;
• encrypted direct messages;
• Knock requests;
• contacts and blocking;
• local message storage;
• responsive web application.

Phase 2 — Reliability and Safety

• multi-device support;
• recovery;
• key verification;
• disappearing messages;
• encrypted attachments;
• spam quarantine;
• optional anti-spam bonds;
• independent security review.

Phase 3 — Groups and Payments

• encrypted groups;
• group roles;
• Null Pay;
• invoices;
• USDG settlement;
• receipts;
• team accounts;
• business administration.

Phase 4 — Developer Network

• Null SDK;
• developer portal;
• relay specification;
• integration registry;
• wallet and marketplace integrations;
• enterprise deployment tools.

Phase 5 — Protocol Expansion

• decentralized relay research;
• improved metadata protection;
• private-payment integration;
• advanced credentials;
• NULL token only after product, security, and legal milestones.