# Project Roadmap and Development Phases

The **YU Token roadmap** consists of **four key phases**: **Planning, Development, Launch, and Expansion**. Each phase focuses on **crucial milestones and technological advancements**.

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## **1) Q1 2025**

* **Defining the core concept of YU Token** and drafting the **whitepaper**.
* Researching **Solana blockchain technology** and establishing **optimization strategies**.
* **Establishing initial partnerships** and planning **pilot tests for small businesses**.
* **Assessing the feasibility of integrating DePIN technology into the payment system**.

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## **2) Q2 – Q4 2025**

* **Launch of YU Token**.
* **Integration with the Find Car Together application**.
* **UI/UX (User Interface/User Experience) design** and initial feature development for the **mobile app**.
* **Development of the reward system and Smart Contracts**.
* **Collecting initial user feedback and implementing improvements**.
* **Pursuing listings on major CEX (Centralized Exchange) & DEX (Decentralized Exchange) platforms**.

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## **3) Q1 – Q2 2026**

* **Marketing and promotional campaigns targeting small businesses and partners**.
* **Development of a QR code-based payment system prototype**.
* **Initiating research on IoT (Internet of Things) device integration**.

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## **4) Q3 2026 and Beyond**

* **Expansion into global markets and scaling international partnerships**.
* **Implementation of DePIN-powered store and public payment systems**.
* **Implementation and operation of a DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) governance model**.
* **Continuous technology updates and security enhancements**.