# Roadmap

**Stage 1 - Begin ICO Phase**

* Have Ethereum-based ‘IOU’ token contract created and audited
* CEX pre-listing agreements
* Internal stress and load tests of the "Spark" blockchain

**Stage 2 - Pre Launch** 

* Mining app closed beta release
* Bug Bounty Program and security optimization of the "Spark" Blockchain
* Cross chain bridge development
* Hash rate optimization

**Stage 3 - Launch**

* Launch on the Ethereum network with IOU BTCS token
* Redeem IOU ERC20 tokens for mainnet BTCS
* Switch all CEX deposit/withdraw to native network

**Stage 4 - Post Launch**

* Finalize renouncing of network controls
* Mining app advertisement space paid in BTCS
* Stand alone mining devices
* BRCS-20 Integration on Spark mainnet
* Become leading Bitcoin alternative

**Stage 5 - Beyond The Horizon** 

* Solidify placement as leading Bitcoin alternative by securing acceptance into institutional realm of publicly traded ETFs

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