Approximately six weeks ago, we launched our Summer of Fusion campaign with the hopes of having a successful main net launch by ~August 17. In that announcement we mentioned that it was easy to get caught up in the excitement around the possibilities of Fusion and that what was most important is that we operate in a thorough, responsible and deliberate manner. In the spirit of continuing that level of transparency and rigor around our approach, we’ve decided to announce prior to the end of “The Summer of Fusion” that the scheduled main net launch is being delayed. We understand this is disappointing news for our Fusion community.

In a leadership meeting this morning, DJ let the team know that the problem causing the delay is with stability. Integrating the POS and the POW is proving to be a challenge that must be overcome in order for main net to proceed. With that said, DJ did outline two approaches he has in mind for solving the problem and is confident it will be solved. It’s simply a matter of needing more time. He expressed it is essential for Fusion to launch a stable, thoroughly tested, fully functioning main net. “Almost there” simply isn’t acceptable for the team here at Fusion and it certainly is not a standard we expect you to have for us as well.

In anticipation of the community’s logical next question — how much more time will it take to launch the main net? The answer is, we don’t know. Unfortunately, it’s the nature of innovation and developing completely new technology. It’s often impossible to put a stake in the ground knowing exactly when tech will be fully functioning. Relying on a methodical approach to problem-solving and staying focused on the development process is the way Fusion is moving forward.

As DJ remains focused on tech development, the leadership team is working in parallel, taking on the responsibility of growing the business including: developing partnerships, marketing to raise awareness of Fusion, and building out the organization.

We’re currently coordinating a joint Q&A session with Charles Poliacof and Andre Cronje on Telegram. We’re aiming for Thursday. Once their schedules are coordinated, we’ll announce the day and time. They’ll be answering your questions about the business, technology and all things Fusion.