0x Development Roadmap

Project Timeline and the Path Forward

In preparation for the upcoming ZRX token launch, we would like to provide an overview of our development roadmap for the 0x protocol and to summarize the progress our team has made to date.

Timeline

Development Roadmap

Since our work on the 0x protocol began, we have seen an explosion of interest in Ethereum and ERC20 tokens. We are thrilled because we see use cases and demand for 0x today. The first version of the protocol will be deployed on the Ethereum mainnet at the same time as our token launch, on August 15th.

What will be included in the first version of 0x?

Version 1 will be a fully functional system of smart contracts that will facilitate the decentralized exchange of ERC20 tokens. Relayers will be able to build exchanges on top of 0x and start earning fees immediately (and can use 0x.js as a building block). Traders can begin trading tokens using 0x OTC (or any exchange powered by 0x).

What will 0x look like in the future?

While version 1 of 0x will be fully functional, the crypto space moves quickly with constantly evolving technology. In order to support the adoption and growth of 0x, we have decided to split our focus across three core organizational functions.

Team: User Tools

Onboarding new users to the Ethereum and the 0x ecosystems will be critical if we are to achieve our mission. This team will focus on building tools and applications that make the onboarding process a pleasant experience. The user tools will include a user friendly ERC20 token wallet with built in trading functionality and a 0x trade explorer (think Etherscan but for 0x), among other projects.

Team: Developer Tools

Developers will play a crucial role in growing the 0x ecosystem. While 0x massively lowers barriers to entry for building an exchange, it will still take some technical know-how in order to build a scalable application with an appealing UI. In addition, algorithmic traders can deploy market making strategies to provide liquidity to traders on 0x. Our Developer Tools team will focus on making life as easy as possible for all developers. The utility of 0x will grow with the number of successful projects that build on top of it.

Team: Research & Development

The R&D team will focus on keeping the protocol ahead of the curve as blockchain technology continues to evolve. Its main goal will be to create and implement various protocol features and optimizations. Areas of research will include governance, privacy, scalability, future-proofing, and more.

For more detail on our focuses for each of these three areas, check out our development roadmap.