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Mintlayer Roadmap: Explore Our Future Development Milestones
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Mintlayer
Roadmap.
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This roadmap outlines our goals, ambitions and vision for Mintlayer.
Join us on the journey to build the future of finance.
2020
Second Quarter
Mintlayer idea
is born
Third Quarter
Dynamic Slot Allotment (DSA) Conceptualization
Fourth Quarter
DSA Testing and Prototyping
2021
First Quarter
Mintlayer DEX prototyping
Second Quarter
Implementation of UTXO and BLS
on
Mintlayer
Third Quarter
Testnet fullnode with basic PoS consensus
Fourth Quarter
Launch of “Von Neumann” Testnet
2022
First Quarter
New node codebase to replace Substrate started
Second Quarter
Mobile wallet version (Bitcoin enabled)
Third Quarter
Mobile wallet support for Bitcoin Lightning Network
Fourth Quarter
Library for the node database
2023
First Quarter
Token Generation Event
Second Quarter
Launch of “Lovelace“ testnet
Fullnode release candidate for Linux, Windows, Mac
MLS-01 and MLS-03 standards in testnet
Third Quarter
Public release of testnet
DSA Consensus System v.0
Fourth Quarter
Testnet debugging and improvements
Testnet Consensus upgrade
2024
First Quarter
Mainnet launch
Wallet integration of ML and MLS tokens
Second Quarter
MLS01 and MLS03 on block explorer and Mojito
Mojito Mobile with ML / MLS01 and MLS03 support
Third Quarter
Bitcoin Atomic Swaps - HTLC Contracts (on Testnet)
Trezor Custom Wallet Integration
Fourth Quarter
Bitcoin Atomic Swaps - HTLC Contracts on Mainnet
Mintlayer v.1.0.0 released
2025
First Quarter
ZKThunder Network - Testnet
NFT Tokenization Standard (MLS-03) Mojito wallet support.
Second Quarter
Token Factory backend/API completed
Fast Bridge SDK integration (Mintlayer ↔ Ethereum)
Third Quarter
Core node upgrade v1.1.0 Release
Atomic Swap UI live on Testnet (order-based swap support in Mojito)
Fourth Quarter
Token Factory Testnet Launch
2026
In progress
First Quarter
ZKThunder: mainnet launch (production-grade execution layer)Token Factory backend/API completed
DEX: mainnet activation (protocol-native liquidity layer)
Fast Bridge: mainnet launch (institutional-grade interoperability)
ML Token: tokenomics framework upgrade (utility, liquidity, incentives)
Second Quarter
CORE: Node synchronization and performance optimization
MWS: Core issuance and lifecycle infrastructure (initial release)
MWS: Real estate asset class support (infrastructure readiness)
GUI-X: Next Gen Node Interface (developer and operator tooling)
Mojito: Version 2.0 interface upgrade
Third Quarter
Real Estate Fund (initial Institutional deployment)
MWS: Market tooling for issuers and asset managers
MWS: US and North America market expansion (subject to regulatory alignment)
AI & Deep Tech Fund (Institutional strategy expansion)
Fourth Quarter
Mojito: Token List Screen. Enhanced token analytics and visibilityToken Factory Mainnet Launch
CORE: Network clock synchronization (consensus resilience)
Healthcare and Med Tech Fund (Institutional focus)
MWS: Asia market expansion (local partnerships and compliance)
2027
& beyond
First Quarter
Mojito: Native ZK Thunder support
Mojito: Integrated fast bridge support
Defense, security and cybersecurity Fund (selected Institutional mandates)
Second Quarter
ZKThunder: native zk-proof verification by Mintlayer networkToken Factory backend/API completed
Sustainability, Food & Water Security Fund
Third Quarter
CORE: Bitcoin events programmability
Energy & Mobility fund
Fourth Quarter
Mojito: Fiat onramp and offramp integrations (via Licensed Partners)
2028 & Beyond
CORE: Extended smart contract capabilities
2026
Upcoming Mintlayer Milestones
2025 was our most significant year yet, with the multiple live testnet launches, we're pushing forward in 2026 with mainnet production launches and live products to enable Bitcoin Atomic Swaps, ZK Rollups and Bitcoin Native Yield.
Bitcoin Atomic Swaps
Bitcoin Atomic-Swaps will enable DeFi on Bitcoin allowing Bitcoin holders to swap their real BTC to any dApp developed on Mintlayer Protocol. Unlocking swaps between BTC and any MLS asset Minted on Mintlayer.
Zk Thunder Network L3
Is our superfast EVM compatible smart-contract execution layer 3 that will settle on Mintlayer.
It combines with the robustness of Mintlayer L2 and boosts the usability of Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Native Yield
Interest.One makes it simple and secure for Bitcoin holders to earn real world yield without selling, risking DeFi exposure, or compromising Bitcoin’s core values.
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November 14, 2025
Academy
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October 21, 2025
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Announcement
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September 2024 Mintlayer Development Update
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March 29, 2023
Partnership
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March 23, 2023
Announcement
Ticker Change: MLT becomes ML
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March 9, 2023
Academy
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Announcement
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January 2023 Mintlayer Development Update
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