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Roadmap Meaning

A roadmap is a strategic document that outlines the long-term vision, goals, and technical milestones of a project. In the crypto world, a roadmap is often the primary tool used by investors to judge whether a development team is meeting its promises and if the project has a viable future.

It typically includes planned software releases, mainnet launches, and partnership announcements.The structure of a roadmap has evolved from simple To-Do lists to complex dynamic infographics. Professional roadmaps often categorize goals into Research, Development, and Deployment phases.

For example, Ethereum’s current roadmap is famously divided into stages like The Merge, The Surge, and The Scourge, each representing a major architectural shift designed to improve scalability and decentralization.However, roadmaps are also frequently used as marketing tools during Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) to create hype. A project with an overly ambitious roadmap that lacks technical detail is often flagged as a Red Flag by experienced researchers.

The most successful projects are those that under-promise on their roadmap and over-deliver, maintaining a balance between a visionary long-term goal and achievable short-term technical updates.

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