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Dash Roadmap

Dash has a long history of innovation and development, with multiple significant products and features released over the years. Launched on 18 January 2014, Dash quickly developed new features focused on speed, privacy and usability, making it ideal for use as a digital currency. Built to deliver financial freedom and shape the future of payments for people around the world, Dash has an ambitious roadmap and proven history of delivery.
2014roadmapPage.complete
Core TechnologyMining

X11

Unique hashing algorithm combining 11 different cryptographic functions as the defining feature of Dash, providing enhanced security and ASIC resistance during the early mining phase.
Core TechnologyMining

Dark Gravity Wave

Dynamic adjustment of mining difficulty on a per-block basis, solving the issues of slow difficulty adjustment that plagued other cryptocurrencies at the time.
InfrastructureNetwork

Masternodes

Incentivized full nodes forming the network backbone, requiring 1,000 DASH collateral. This second-layer architecture enabled advanced features like InstantSend and PrivateSend.
Development Tools

Sporks

A mechanism for smooth feature releases without hard-forking the network, allowing new features to be safely activated and deactivated by the development team.
PrivacyPayments

PrivateSend

Fungible currency through transaction privacy using a mixing protocol, allowing users to make private transactions by combining multiple inputs from different users.
WalletMobile

Android Wallet

Mobile payment capability brought to the Android platform, enabling users to send and receive Dash on the go with a user-friendly mobile interface.
2015roadmapPage.complete
Core Technology

Code Rebase

Transition from the Litecoin codebase to Bitcoin, providing a stronger and more actively maintained foundation for future Dash development.
WalletMobile

iOS Wallet

Apple platform support bringing Dash to iPhone users, completing mobile coverage alongside the existing Android wallet.
PaymentsSpeed

InstantSend

Transaction locking via the masternode architecture, enabling near-instant transaction confirmations secured by the second-layer network.
GovernanceDAO

Governance System

Decentralized decision-making framework allowing masternode operators to vote on budget proposals, making Dash the first DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization).
2016roadmapPage.complete
ScalingGovernance

2MB Block Vote

Network consensus on capacity expansion through a decentralized governance vote, demonstrating the power of masternode-based decision making.
MiningHardware

FPGA and ASIC Miners

Hardware mining support for the X11 algorithm, bringing professional mining infrastructure to the Dash network for improved security.
Developer ToolsAPI

Dashcore and Insight API

Network interaction infrastructure providing developers with tools to build applications and services on top of the Dash network.
Developer ToolsJavaScript

X11 Libraries

JavaScript implementation of the X11 algorithm, enabling browser-based and Node.js applications to interact with Dash's hashing functions.
2017roadmapPage.complete
SecurityWallet

Hardware Wallets

Secure key storage devices supporting Dash, providing users with the highest level of security for their funds through offline key management.
EconomicsPayments

Lower Fees

Tenfold transaction cost reduction making Dash more practical for everyday payments and micropayments.
GovernanceInfrastructure

Sentinel

Governance object management tool serving as an autonomous agent watchdog for the masternode network, monitoring governance proposals and superblocks.
GovernanceLegal

DAO Trust

Irrevocable trust ownership structure establishing Dash as the first legally structured DAO, providing a framework for organizational governance.
2018roadmapPage.complete
DevelopmentTesting

Named Devnets

Multiple independent development networks enabling parallel testing of different features without interfering with each other.
GovernanceCore v0.12.3

Governance Improvements

Enhanced proposal validation and processing in Dash Core v0.12.3, making the governance system more robust and reliable.
PrivacyImprovements

PrivateSend Enhancements

Improved collateral handling and privacy features, making private transactions more efficient and user-friendly.
DesignBranding

New Branding

Updated visual identity across all platforms, establishing a modern and professional look for the Dash ecosystem.
IntegrationAndroid

Uphold Integration

In-app currency exchange capability on Android, allowing users to buy and sell Dash directly within the wallet application.
HardwareiOS

NFC Support

Tap-to-pay terminal functionality on iOS, enabling contactless Dash payments at point-of-sale terminals.
Accessibilityi18n

New Localizations

Multi-language and multi-currency support bringing Dash to a global audience with localized wallet experiences.
2019roadmapPage.complete
PaymentsCore v0.13

Automatic InstantSend

Default instant transactions for transfers with up to 4 inputs, making fast confirmations the standard experience for most Dash transactions.
Q1
InfrastructureCore v0.13

Deterministic Masternode List

Single source of truth for validator consensus, replacing the old masternode list system with on-chain registration for improved reliability.
Core TechnologyCore v0.13

Special Transactions

Non-financial blockchain structures enabling new types of on-chain data, laying the groundwork for Platform features.
SecurityCore v0.13

Three Masternode Keys

Separated operator, owner, and voting authorities, allowing masternode hosting services while maintaining owner control.
Q2
SecurityCore v0.14

ChainLocks

Protection against 51% mining attacks using LLMQ-based block locking, making Dash the first cryptocurrency to solve the 51% attack problem.
InfrastructureCore v0.14

Long Living Masternode Quorums

Scalable consensus mechanism enabling efficient threshold signing and voting across the masternode network.
Q1
SecurityAndroid

Fingerprint Unlock

Biometric wallet authentication on Android, providing quick and secure access to the Dash wallet.
Q3
IntegrationiOS

Uphold Integration (iOS)

Buy and sell functionality for Apple users, bringing the same exchange capabilities previously available on Android.
Q4
PlatformTestnet

Dash Platform MVP

Public testnet (Evonet) launch giving developers access to decentralized API, user identities, and document storage for the first time.
PlatformDAPI

DAPI & Identities

Decentralized API with user account system, enabling applications to interact with Platform without relying on centralized infrastructure.
PlatformContracts

Naming & DashPay Contracts

Service contracts for username registration and payments deployed on testnet, previewing the future of user-friendly crypto transactions.
2020roadmapPage.complete
DesignMobile

DashPay Redesign

Unified UX across iOS and Android with consistent design language, dark mode support on iOS, and streamlined home screen navigation.
Q1
Core v0.15Backports

Dash Core v0.15

Bitcoin v0.15.2 backports bringing core updates and optimizations, along with QT wallet UI modernization and stress test enhancements.
Q3
Core v0.16Economics

Dash Core v0.16

Block reward reallocation shifting masternode/miner ratio to 60/40, signature recovery optimization, and 650+ Bitcoin backports from v0.16-v0.17.
PlatformTestnet

Platform Protocol Versioning

Safe breaking change deployment on testnet, enabling the Platform to evolve without disrupting existing applications.
PlatformData

Document Timestamps

Creation and update time recording for Platform documents, along with binary document fields and default identity names.
PlatformStorage

State Trees

Merkle tree data structures for efficient state storage and verification, along with InstantSend identity funding for fast account creation.
Q4
PlatformDashPay

DashPay Evonet

Usernames, contacts, username-based payments, profile settings, and profile pictures became functional on testnet for the first time.
MobilePerformance

Chain Sync Improvements

Enhanced transaction synchronization, masternode list sync on iOS, recovery phrase assistance, and ChainLock support integration.
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Core v0.17Security

Dash Core v0.17

Extended consensus group size to 100-member quorums, established RPC restrictions for Platform security, and integrated ~500 upstream Bitcoin Core updates.
Q1
Platform v0.18Infrastructure

Tendermint Seed Nodes

Network scalability nodes for Platform, along with secure state transition acknowledgement and improved error reporting.
Q3
Platform v0.20Consensus

Validator Set Rotation

Dynamic validator distribution via LLMQ enabling fair and secure rotation of Platform block producers.
Platform v0.20Security

Cryptographic Proofs

Light client verification support enabling users to verify Platform state without running a full node.
Platform v0.20Performance

P2P Layer Optimization

99.5% bandwidth reduction in Platform's peer-to-peer layer, dramatically improving network efficiency.
IntegrationAndroid

Liquid Exchange Integration

Credit card Dash purchasing on Android via Liquid Exchange, expanding fiat on-ramp options.
PlatformTestnet

DashPay Invitations

Invitation system on testnet enabling frictionless user onboarding to the Dash Platform ecosystem.
Q2
DevOpsTools

DashMate Release

Distribution package for easy masternode setup and management, along with local network development environment tooling.
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Core v0.18Security

Quorum Rotation Enhancements

Improved load distribution and security for masternode quorums in Dash Core v0.18.
August
Core v0.18Governance

Proposal Fee Reduction

Governance proposal fees reduced from 5 DASH to 1 DASH, lowering the barrier for community participation.
Core v0.18Infrastructure

Enhanced Hard Fork Framework

New protocol upgrade mechanism enabling smoother network upgrades, alongside deterministic InstantSend locks.
Q1
Platform v0.22Storage

GroveDB

Hierarchical authenticated database providing efficient and verifiable data storage for Dash Platform.
Platform v0.22Development

Data Contract Updates

Schema modification without data loss, enabling Platform applications to evolve their data models over time.
Platform v0.22Identity

Masternode Identities

Reward-eligible node accounts on Platform with multi-level security framework through identity key purposes.
December
Platform v0.23Economics

Storage Fee Calculations

Masternode compensation model for Platform storage, along with epoch-based fee allocation and credit withdrawal mechanisms.
Platform v0.23Performance

Headers-First Sync

SPV client implementation for Platform enabling lightweight synchronization and benchmark suite for performance measurement.
2023roadmapPage.complete
Core v19Infrastructure

High Performance Masternodes

Dual-chain validator nodes requiring 4,000 DASH collateral, introduced in Core v19 to support both Layer 1 and Platform operations.
April
Core v19Cryptography

BLS v1.0

Standards-aligned BLS signature scheme implementation, along with Bitcoin v0.19-v0.22 backports.
July
Core v19Activation

Core v19 Activation

Network-wide protocol upgrade driven by masternode and miner consensus, including hard fork resolution and migration support.
November
Core v20Governance

Treasury Expansion

Block reward allocation expanded from 10% to 20% in Core v20, doubling the funding available for network development.
May
Platform v0.24Performance

Rust DPP

Dash Platform Protocol ported to Rust for significant performance improvements in Platform v0.24.
Platform v0.24Speed

Same-Block Execution

Zero-block proof confirmation achieving instant state transition finality on Platform.
Platform v0.24Developer Tools

HTTPS DAPI

Browser-compatible API support enabling web applications to interact directly with Dash Platform.
July
PlatformTesting

Platform RC1

Release candidate with masternode block rewards, processing fee adjustments, NFT support, and extensive security and stress testing.
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Core v21Economics

Dash Core v21

Asset lock transactions for Platform identity funding, masternode reward reallocation for credit pool payments, and Evonode two-chain incentive structure.
July
Platform v1.0Mainnet

Platform v1.0 Mainnet Rollout

Pre-mainnet community testing validated the system. Core v21 bundled activation initiated the mainnet rollout process.
August
PlatformActivation

Platform v1.1 & v1.2 Rollout

Evonode upgrade coordination and activation readiness preparations for mainnet launch.
September
PlatformActivation

Platform Protocol Activation

Community-driven genesis quorum launch activating the Platform protocol on mainnet after years of development.
PlatformUsernames

DPNS Contract

Dash Platform Name Service deployed on mainnet, enabling decentralized username registration.
PlatformPayments

DashPay Contract

Username payment service contract deployed on mainnet, enabling human-readable payment addresses.
Platform v1.3Optimization

Dash Platform v1.3

Batch identity queries enabling retrieval of multiple identity balances in a single request.
Platform v1.4Withdrawals

Dash Platform v1.4

L2 credit withdrawals enabling masternode operators to convert Platform rewards back to Layer 1.
October
Platform v1.5DevOps

Dash Platform v1.5

Dashmate improvements for node management and SDK refinements for developers.
November
WalletAndroid

Android DashPay Wallet

Mobile wallet release with full username functionality, enabling sending and receiving Dash via human-readable usernames.
Platform v1.6Stability

Dash Platform v1.6

Stability improvements, Dashmate refinements, and SDK optimization for developers.
August
CoreBugfix

Core v21.1.1

EHF resigning fix correcting quorum member reselection for smooth network operation.
December
Platform v1.7Stability

Dash Platform v1.7

General system reliability enhancements and stability improvements.
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Core v22Performance

Dash Core v22.0

Compressed headers increasing batch requests to 8,000, DSQ inventory-based broadcasting, multi-quorum Platform withdrawals, and onion node support for censorship resistance.
January
Platform v1.8Withdrawals

Dash Platform v1.8

Instant L2-to-L1 conversion replacing withdrawal queues, contested username fees allocation to Evonodes, and Rust BLS/RocksDB library updates.
February
Core v22.1Privacy

BIP324 Support

Encrypted peer-to-peer connections with zero overhead in Core v22.1, enhancing network privacy.
June
Platform v2.0Tokens

Fungible Tokens

Platform v2.0 introduces token minting, transfer, and burn capabilities with full lifecycle management.
Platform v2.0Tokens

Token Controls

Token freezing, blacklisting, and transfer start/stop capabilities giving issuers comprehensive management tools.
October
Platform v2.1NFTs

Creator Attribution

Immutable artist linkage for NFTs in Platform v2.1, along with state transition optimization and the Evolution JS SDK.
November
Core v23Governance

Dash Core v23.0

X11 hashing and lock contention sync optimization, governance UI for voting, enhanced block filters, and PoSe-based Evonode banning.
2026roadmapPage.inProgress
Platform v3.0Usability

Platform Addresses

Simplified account creation without identities in Platform v3.0, lowering the barrier to entry for new users.
January
Platform v3.0Privacy

BLAST Sync

Privacy-preserving wallet synchronization in Platform v3.0, protecting user transaction history during sync.
March
Platform v3.1Privacy

Shielded Balances

Zcash Orchard integration with zk-SNARKs enabling fully private transactions on Dash Platform v3.1.
Platform v3.1Compliance

Selective Disclosure

View key-based regulatory compliance allowing users to selectively reveal transaction details while maintaining privacy.
April
WalletiOS

iOS DashPay Wallet

Apple platform release with full username functionality, completing mobile coverage for DashPay.
Q2
Core v24Infrastructure

Dash Core v24.0

Extended addresses for IPv6/Tor/multi-protocol masternodes, SegWit-adjacent Taproot support, Bech32 addressing, and GroveDB integration.
Platform v3.2Storage

Count Trees

Active user enumeration via aggregation in Platform v3.2, along with referenced validation for cross-document integrity.
Q3
Platform v3.3Tokens

Token Authentication

Purchased capability rights transfer in Platform v3.3, with composite indices and document ownership verification.
Q4
Platform v3.4Storage

Having Trees

Aggregate filtering capabilities in Platform v3.4, enabling efficient data queries across large datasets.
2027roadmapPage.inProgress
Platform v4.0Smart Contracts

Smart Contracts VM

Virtual machine execution environment in Platform v4.0, enabling developers to build decentralized applications with programmable logic on Dash.
Platform v5.0Interoperability

Inter-Blockchain Communication

IBC protocol implementation in Platform v5.0, enabling cross-chain asset transfers and data sharing with other blockchain networks.
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