The Road to Smart Money

Concordium's roadmap charts an evolutionary path towards PayFi on trusted rails. Track key milestones that drive scalability, compliance-ready features, and enterprise-grade programmability, purpose-built for next-gen finance and real world adoption.  

Enterprise-Ready Smart Money

From protocol-level stablecoin issuance, to token programmability and instant verify-and-pay features, Concordium's compliance-ready enterprise-grade infrastructure is thoughtfully designed for fintechs, stablecoin issuers, market money funds, and other financial institutions.

Programmable Money Unlocked

Premier network for stablecoins and PayFi with full programmability and controls.

User Privacy & Verification

ZKP enabled blockchain with a built-in identity layer to ensure privacy without compromising verification.  

Fast, Compliance-Ready Infrastructure

Flexible and portable compliance-ready solutions with a two-layer consensus mechanism for fast finality.

Stablecoins as PLTs

Stablecoins as PLTs

Core protocol update introducing Protocol-Level Tokens with following logic: PLT creation, mint, burn, hold, transfer. Plus, compliance and safety features: allow/deny lists, freeze/unfreeze, and issuer-level pause.

Modular PLTs

Modular PLTs

Granular and flexible infrastructure to allow updates to Protocol-Level Tokens for sophisticated stablecoin operations without full protocol upgrades. Features include interoperability features and role-based access controls.

PLT Wallet Integration

PLT Wallet Integration

PLTs are available in browser and mobile wallets.

Ledger Integration

Ledger Integration

Support cold storage signing from browser wallet via Ledger integration.

ID App

ID App

Standalone iOS & Android app for ConcordiumID. Simplifies onboarding and integrations with third-party wallets and services.

ZKP in ID App

ZKP in ID App

Enables zero-knowledge proof generation in the Concordium ID App for verification of identity attributes such as age or geolocation in a privacy-preserving way – essential for Verify & Pay use cases.

ZKP Audits

ZKP Audits

Record ZKP audit results on-chain in a privacy-preserving manner. Allowing for safe, privacy-preserving compliance investigation by regulators – essential for Verify & Pay.

ZKP Travel Rule

ZKP Travel Rule

Compliance system that allows regulated entities to comply with Travel Rule and similar requirements.

PLT Account Lock

PLT Account Lock

Earmark funds to an unchangeable destination. Keep custody of funds in your account. No Smart contracts hold your funds. Trigger delivery of funds to a destination by an unlock call from a predefined address.

Smart PLT Unlock

Smart PLT Unlock

Sophisticated Protocol-Level Token unlocks to known destination with Concordium-written code. Unlock mechanism has no custody of funds, only conditions that result in an unlock call to the PLT layer.

Exchanges as IDPs

Exchanges as IDPs

Seamless Concordium accounts. Users only need to onboard on a Centralized Exchange.

In Motion: Stablecoin Infrastructure
0 - 6 Months
Enterprise ID

Enterprise ID

Improved ID check process for businesses and introduction of enterprise-grade multi-sig accounts on network.

Compliance-Ready Features

Compliance-Ready Features

Focus on improving verification processes for KYC, KYT and KYB to enable seamless PayFi solutions.

Context Specific IDPs

Context Specific IDPs

IDP for specific use cases, extending the ID layer to hold specific use case information.

Compliance with Regulatory Guidelines

Compliance with Regulatory Guidelines

Work with regulators to shape a standard policy around ZKP qualifying a as formal verification method across select geographies.

Verify & Pay Plug-In

Verify & Pay Plug-In

PayFi tooling to enable verify & pay feature via ZKP for privacy-preserving access and stablecoin integrations.

PLT Interoperability

PLT Interoperability

Cross-chain PLT support in industry-leading protocols.

PLT Issuance Tools

PLT Issuance Tools

Integration with multisig decentralised wallets and tools.

Merchant PLT Integration

Merchant PLT Integration

Tools for protocol-level token settlements in payment rails for online retail and trade finance.

Custom Smart PLT Unlock

Custom Smart PLT Unlock

Extend Smart PLT unlock to meet application specific needs.

Parallel Execution

Parallel Execution

Scale network throughput via parallelization.

Network Security Enhancements

Network Security Enhancements

Peer-to-Peer libraries to enhance node-to-node security and protect communications across the network.

Near Horizon:
Compliance, Programmability & Verification
6 - 12 Months
ID Layer Enhancements

ID Layer Enhancements

Enable ID updates and enable verifiable credentials as protocol-level Web3 ID compatibility for cross-chain integration and institutional adoption.

Portable KYC

Portable KYC

On-chain KYC sharing: companies securely share KYC/AML data via trusted providers. One-time KYC: users verify their identity once, then reuse it everywhere on-chain.

Account-Level Allow/Deny Lists

Account-Level Allow/Deny Lists

Protect accounts with ZKP to accept funds only from pre-vetted accounts. Applies ZKP to accepting funds. Enables profile-determining to receive funds from those who meet set conditions (i.e. age, location, allowlisted entities).

Sponsored Transactions

Sponsored Transactions

Ensure smooth user experience by subsidizing network gas fees.

PLT DeFi Protocol Enablement

PLT DeFi Protocol Enablement

Enable PLT integration with DeFi protocols without giving up custody to smart contracts.

Quantum Safe

Quantum Safe

Future-proof the blockchain with quantum-safe cryptography, integrating post-quantum measures to ensure long-term resilience against emerging threats.

Far Horizon: Scaling & Interoperability 

12 - 18 Months

From Blocks to Breakthroughs

From new PayFi developer tooling to interoperable and customizable DeFi features and composable ZKPs for credential checks, track the features and stack upgrades that will enable and enhance a new era of Smart Money.  

The PayFi & Digital Finance Chain

Go-to Layer-1 for building PayFi applications.

Build It Your Way

Seamless interoperability and customization.

Community-Focused

Optimizing to facilitate decentralization and ecosystem growth.

Modular PLTs

Modular PLTs

Granular and flexible infrastructure to allow updates to Protocol-Level Tokens for sophisticated stablecoin operations without full protocol upgrades. Features include interoperability features and role-based access controls.

PLT Metrics

PLT Metrics

Protocol-Level Tokens surfaced in CCDScan/Explorer with relevant data for analysis and monitoring.

Wallet SDK for 3rd Party Integrations

Wallet SDK for 3rd Party Integrations

Tooling library for PLT integrations in third-party wallets.

ZKP in ID App

ZKP in ID App

Enable ZKP generation for 3rd-party wallets and dApps – essential for Verify & Pay use cases.

Verify & Pay SDK

Verify & Pay SDK

Tooling to enable customer verification of defined attributes (i.e. age or location) before purchase.

Smart PLT Unlock

Smart PLT Unlock

Sophisticated Protocol-Level Token unlocks to known destination with Concordium-written code. Unlock mechanism has no custody of funds, only conditions that result in an unlock call to the PLT layer.

Cold Storage Ledger Support in Browser Wallet

Cold Storage Ledger Support in Browser Wallet

Integrate Ledger hardware wallet to enable cold storage signing directly from the browser wallet.

Community Voting dApp

Community Voting dApp

Release 2.0 of the voting dApp with improved user experience and analytics.

Enhanced Validator Tooling

Enhanced Validator Tooling

Documents, videos, and tools to help set up a validator node. Simplify node-to-validator upgrades. Validator analytics.

In Motion: Stablecoin Infrastructure
0 - 6 Months
PayFi Compliance-Ready Features

PayFi Compliance-Ready Features

Focus on improving verification processes for KYC, KYT and KYC to enable seamless PayFi solutions.

Verify & Pay Plug-In

Verify & Pay Plug-In

PayFi tooling to enable verify-&-pay feature via ZKP for privacy-preserving access and Stablecoin integrations in dApps and services.

Merchant PLT Integration

Merchant PLT Integration

Tools for protocol-level token settlements in payment rails for online retail and trade finance.

Non-Fungible PLT Modules

Non-Fungible PLT Modules

Secure and efficient NFTs at the core layer through Non-Fungible Protocol-Level-Tokens for unique attestations.

Custom Smart PLT Unlock

Custom Smart PLT Unlock

Extend and adapt the unlock logic to meet your application's specific needs.

Light Nodes

Light Nodes

Introduce nodes that make validation operations more efficient and support network growth.

Parallel Execution

Parallel Execution

Scale network throughput via parallelization.

Network Security Enhancements

Network Security Enhancements

Next generation Peer-to-Peer protocol enhancements to improve scaling and continue secure network communication between nodes.

Open PLT System

Open PLT System

Enable validators and other network participants to act as PLT gatekeepers.

Community Proposals

Community Proposals

Streamline the proposal and voting mechanism for decentralized governance.

PLT Interoperability for DeFi

PLT Interoperability for DeFi

Introduce Protocol-Level-Tokens for DeFi for on-chain swaps and liquidity provisioning, without giving up custody to Smart Contracts.

Near Horizon: Compliance, Programmability & Verification
6 - 12 Months
Account-Level Allow/Deny Lists

Account-Level Allow/Deny Lists

Protect accounts with ZKP to accept funds only from pre-vetted accounts. Applies ZKP to accepting funds. Enables profile-determining to receive funds from those who meet set conditions (i.e. age, location, allowlisted entities).

Sponsored Transactions

Sponsored Transactions

Ensure smooth user experience by subsidizing network gas fees.

PLT Governance Model

PLT Governance Model

Introduce a new governance model for managing new stablecoins and tokens via validator voting process.

Concordium Portal dApp

Concordium Portal dApp

A one-stop dashboard for staking, governance and onramps for users and PLT issuers.

Auto Node Updates

Auto Node Updates

Automated node updates for faster protocol changes.

Quantum Safe

Quantum Safe

Future-proof the blockchain with quantum-safe cryptography, integrating post-quantum measures to ensure long-term resilience against emerging thr

Far Horizon: Scaling & Interoperability

12 - 18 Months

Timeline Overview

Discover the milestones defining Concordium's path to pioneering real-world adoption — from stablecoin issuance at the protocol level, to smart money features powering PayFi and digital finance, to scalable compliance compatibility and community-led blockchain.  

Near Horizon
Custom Smart PLT Unlock

Extend and adapt the unlock logic to meet your application's specific needs.

Near Horizon
Custom Smart PLT Unlock

Extend Smart PLT unlock to meet application specific needs.

In Motion
ZKP in ID App

Enable ZKP generation for 3rd-party wallets and dApps – essential for Verify & Pay use cases.

In Motion
Modular PLTs

Granular and flexible infrastructure to allow updates to Protocol-Level Tokens for sophisticated stablecoin operations without full protocol upgrades. Features include interoperability features and role-based access controls.

In Motion
Ledger Integration

Support cold storage signing from browser wallet via Ledger integration.

Near Horizon
Compliance-Ready Features

Focus on improving verification processes for KYC, KYT and KYB to enable seamless PayFi solutions.

Near Horizon
PLT Interoperability for DeFi

Introduce Protocol-Level-Tokens for DeFi for on-chain swaps and liquidity provisioning, without giving up custody to Smart Contracts.

Far Horizon
Sponsored Transactions

Ensure smooth user experience by subsidizing network gas fees.

Far Horizon
Concordium Portal dApp

A one-stop dashboard for staking, governance and onramps for users and PLT issuers.

Far Horizon
Account-Level Allow/Deny Lists

Protect accounts with ZKP to accept funds only from pre-vetted accounts. Applies ZKP to accepting funds. Enables profile-determining to receive funds from those who meet set conditions (i.e. age, location, allowlisted entities).

Near Horizon
Network Security Enhancements

Next generation Peer-to-Peer protocol enhancements to improve scaling and continue secure network communication between nodes.

Far Horizon
Auto Node Updates

Automated node updates for faster protocol changes.

Far Horizon
Quantum Safe

Future-proof the blockchain with quantum-safe cryptography, integrating post-quantum measures to ensure long-term resilience against emerging thr

Far Horizon
PLT DeFi Protocol Enablement

Enable PLT integration with DeFi protocols without giving up custody to smart contracts.

Far Horizon
ID Layer Enhancements

Enable ID updates and enable verifiable credentials as protocol-level Web3 ID compatibility for cross-chain integration and institutional adoption.

Near Horizon
Non-Fungible PLT Modules

Secure and efficient NFTs at the core layer through Non-Fungible Protocol-Level-Tokens for unique attestations.

Near Horizon
Community Proposals

Streamline the proposal and voting mechanism for decentralized governance.

Near Horizon
Verify & Pay Plug-In

PayFi tooling to enable verify-&-pay feature via ZKP for privacy-preserving access and Stablecoin integrations in dApps and services.

Near Horizon
PayFi Compliance-Ready Features

Focus on improving verification processes for KYC, KYT and KYC to enable seamless PayFi solutions.

Near Horizon
Parallel Execution

Scale network throughput via parallelization.

Near Horizon
Merchant PLT Integration

Tools for protocol-level token settlements in payment rails for online retail and trade finance.

Near Horizon
PLT Issuance Tools

Integration with multisig decentralised wallets and tools.

Near Horizon
Enterprise ID

Improved ID check process for businesses and introduction of enterprise-grade multi-sig accounts on network.

In Motion
Community Voting dApp

Release 2.0 of the voting dApp with improved user experience and analytics.

In Motion
Cold Storage Ledger Support in Browser Wallet

Integrate Ledger hardware wallet to enable cold storage signing directly from the browser wallet.

In Motion
Enhanced Validator Tooling

Documents, videos, and tools to help set up a validator node. Simplify node-to-validator upgrades. Validator analytics.

In Motion
Verify & Pay SDK

Tooling to enable customer verification of defined attributes (i.e. age or location) before purchase.

In Motion
Exchanges as IDPs

Seamless Concordium accounts. Users only need to onboard on a Centralized Exchange.

In Motion
PLT Wallet Integration

PLTs are available in browser and mobile wallets.

In Motion
ZKP Travel Rule

Compliance system that allows regulated entities to comply with Travel Rule and similar requirements.

In Motion
ZKP Audits

Record ZKP audit results on-chain in a privacy-preserving manner. Allowing for safe, privacy-preserving compliance investigation by regulators – essential for Verify & Pay.

In Motion
ZKP in ID App

Enables zero-knowledge proof generation in the Concordium ID App for verification of identity attributes such as age or geolocation in a privacy-preserving way – essential for Verify & Pay use cases.

In Motion
ID App

Standalone iOS & Android app for ConcordiumID. Simplifies onboarding and integrations with third-party wallets and services.

In Motion
Smart PLT Unlock

Sophisticated Protocol-Level Token unlocks to known destination with Concordium-written code. Unlock mechanism has no custody of funds, only conditions that result in an unlock call to the PLT layer.

In Motion
Smart PLT Unlock

Sophisticated Protocol-Level Token unlocks to known destination with Concordium-written code. Unlock mechanism has no custody of funds, only conditions that result in an unlock call to the PLT layer.

In Motion
PLT Account Lock

Earmark funds to an unchangeable destination. Keep custody of funds in your account. No Smart contracts hold your funds. Trigger delivery of funds to a destination by an unlock call from a predefined address.

Far Horizon
PLT Governance Model

Introduce a new governance model for managing new stablecoins and tokens via validator voting process.

Near Horizon
Network Security Enhancements

Peer-to-Peer libraries to enhance node-to-node security and protect communications across the network.

Near Horizon
Open PLT System

Enable validators and other network participants to act as PLT gatekeepers.

Far Horizon
Account-Level Allow/Deny Lists

Protect accounts with ZKP to accept funds only from pre-vetted accounts. Applies ZKP to accepting funds. Enables profile-determining to receive funds from those who meet set conditions (i.e. age, location, allowlisted entities).

In Motion
PLT Metrics

Protocol-Level Tokens surfaced in CCDScan/Explorer with relevant data for analysis and monitoring.

Far Horizon
Portable KYC

On-chain KYC sharing: companies securely share KYC/AML data via trusted providers. One-time KYC: users verify their identity once, then reuse it everywhere on-chain.

Near Horizon
PLT Interoperability

Cross-chain PLT support in industry-leading protocols.

Near Horizon
Light Nodes

Introduce nodes that make validation operations more efficient and support network growth.

Near Horizon
Parallel Execution

Scale network throughput via parallelization.

In Motion
Wallet SDK for 3rd Party Integrations

Tooling library for PLT integrations in third-party wallets.

In Motion
Stablecoins as PLTs

Core protocol update introducing Protocol-Level Tokens with following logic: PLT creation, mint, burn, hold, transfer. Plus, compliance and safety features: allow/deny lists, freeze/unfreeze, and issuer-level pause.

Near Horizon
Compliance with Regulatory Guidelines

Work with regulators to shape a standard policy around ZKP qualifying a as formal verification method across select geographies.

Near Horizon
Merchant PLT Integration

Tools for protocol-level token settlements in payment rails for online retail and trade finance.

Near Horizon
Verify & Pay Plug-In

PayFi tooling to enable verify & pay feature via ZKP for privacy-preserving access and stablecoin integrations.

Far Horizon
Sponsored Transactions

Ensure smooth user experience by subsidizing network gas fees.

In Motion
Modular PLTs

Granular and flexible infrastructure to allow updates to Protocol-Level Tokens for sophisticated stablecoin operations without full protocol upgrades. Features include interoperability features and role-based access controls.

Far Horizon
Quantum Safe

Future-proof the blockchain with quantum-safe cryptography, integrating post-quantum measures to ensure long-term resilience against emerging threats.

Near Horizon
Context Specific IDPs

IDP for specific use cases, extending the ID layer to hold specific use case information.

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Stablecoins as PLTs

Stablecoins as PLTs

Core protocol update introducing Protocol-Level Tokens with following logic: PLT creation, mint, burn, hold, transfer. Plus, compliance and safety features: allow/deny lists, freeze/unfreeze, and issuer-level pause.

Modular PLTs

Modular PLTs

Granular and flexible infrastructure to allow updates to Protocol-Level Tokens for sophisticated stablecoin operations without full protocol upgrades. Features include interoperability features and role-based access controls.

PLT Metrics

PLT Metrics

Protocol-Level Tokens surfaced in CCDScan/Explorer with relevant data for analysis and monitoring.

PLT Wallet Integration

PLT Wallet Integration

PLTs are available in browser and mobile wallets.

Ledger Integration

Ledger Integration

Support cold storage signing from browser wallet via Ledger integration.

Wallet SDK for 3rd Party Integrations

Wallet SDK for 3rd Party Integrations

Tooling library for PLT integrations in third-party wallets.

ID App

ID App

Standalone iOS & Android app for ConcordiumID. Simplifies onboarding and integrations with third-party wallets and services.

ZKP in ID App

ZKP in ID App

Enables zero-knowledge proof generation in the Concordium ID App for verification of identity attributes such as age or geolocation in a privacy-preserving way – essential for Verify & Pay use cases.

ZKP Audits

ZKP Audits

Record ZKP audit results on-chain in a privacy-preserving manner. Allowing for safe, privacy-preserving compliance investigation by regulators – essential for Verify & Pay.

ZKP Travel Rule

ZKP Travel Rule

Compliance system that allows regulated entities to comply with Travel Rule and similar requirements.

Verify & Pay SDK

Verify & Pay SDK

Tooling to enable customer verification of defined attributes (i.e. age or location) before purchase.

PLT Account Lock

PLT Account Lock

Earmark funds to an unchangeable destination. Keep custody of funds in your account. No Smart contracts hold your funds. Trigger delivery of funds to a destination by an unlock call from a predefined address.

Smart PLT Unlock

Smart PLT Unlock

Sophisticated Protocol-Level Token unlocks to known destination with Concordium-written code. Unlock mechanism has no custody of funds, only conditions that result in an unlock call to the PLT layer.

Exchanges as IDPs

Exchanges as IDPs

Seamless Concordium accounts. Users only need to onboard on a Centralized Exchange.

Community Voting dApp

Community Voting dApp

Release 2.0 of the voting dApp with improved user experience and analytics.

Enhanced Validator Tooling

Enhanced Validator Tooling

Documents, videos, and tools to help set up a validator node. Simplify node-to-validator upgrades. Validator analytics.

In Motion: Stablecoin Infrastructure
0 - 6 Months
Enterprise ID

Enterprise ID

Improved ID check process for businesses and introduction of enterprise-grade multi-sig accounts on network.

Compliance-Ready Features

Compliance-Ready Features

Focus on improving verification processes for KYC, KYT and KYB to enable seamless PayFi solutions.

Context Specific IDPs

Context Specific IDPs

IDP for specific use cases, extending the ID layer to hold specific use case information.

Compliance with Regulatory Guidelines

Compliance with Regulatory Guidelines

Work with regulators to shape a standard policy around ZKP qualifying a as formal verification method across select geographies.

Verify & Pay Plug-In

Verify & Pay Plug-In

PayFi tooling to enable verify & pay feature via ZKP for privacy-preserving access and stablecoin integrations.

PLT Interoperability

PLT Interoperability

Cross-chain PLT support in industry-leading protocols.

PLT Issuance Tools

PLT Issuance Tools

Integration with multisig decentralised wallets and tools.

Merchant PLT Integration

Merchant PLT Integration

Tools for protocol-level token settlements in payment rails for online retail and trade finance.

Non-Fungible PLT Modules

Non-Fungible PLT Modules

Secure and efficient NFTs at the core layer through Non-Fungible Protocol-Level-Tokens for unique attestations.

Custom Smart PLT Unlock

Custom Smart PLT Unlock

Extend Smart PLT unlock to meet application specific needs.

Light Nodes

Light Nodes

Introduce nodes that make validation operations more efficient and support network growth.

Parallel Execution

Parallel Execution

Scale network throughput via parallelization.

Network Security Enhancements

Network Security Enhancements

Peer-to-Peer libraries to enhance node-to-node security and protect communications across the network.

Open PLT System

Open PLT System

Enable validators and other network participants to act as PLT gatekeepers.

Community Proposals

Community Proposals

Streamline the proposal and voting mechanism for decentralized governance.

Near Horizon: Compliance, Programmability & Verification

6 - 12 Months
ID Layer Enhancements

ID Layer Enhancements

Enable ID updates and enable verifiable credentials as protocol-level Web3 ID compatibility for cross-chain integration and institutional adoption.

Portable KYC

Portable KYC

On-chain KYC sharing: companies securely share KYC/AML data via trusted providers. One-time KYC: users verify their identity once, then reuse it everywhere on-chain.

Account-Level Allow/Deny Lists

Account-Level Allow/Deny Lists

Protect accounts with ZKP to accept funds only from pre-vetted accounts. Applies ZKP to accepting funds. Enables profile-determining to receive funds from those who meet set conditions (i.e. age, location, allowlisted entities).

Sponsored Transactions

Sponsored Transactions

Ensure smooth user experience by subsidizing network gas fees.

PLT DeFi Protocol Enablement

PLT DeFi Protocol Enablement

Enable PLT integration with DeFi protocols without giving up custody to smart contracts.

PLT Governance Model

PLT Governance Model

Introduce a new governance model for managing new stablecoins and tokens via validator voting process.

Concordium Portal dApp

Concordium Portal dApp

A one-stop dashboard for staking, governance and onramps for users and PLT issuers.

Auto Node Updates

Auto Node Updates

Automated node updates for faster protocol changes.

Quantum Safe

Quantum Safe

Future-proof the blockchain with quantum-safe cryptography, integrating post-quantum measures to ensure long-term resilience against emerging threats.

Far Horizon: Scaling & Interoperability
12 - 18 Months
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Enterprise-Grade Innovation Delivered

Explore the completed features that are now live. These milestones reflect the technological progress Concordium has made, marking a significant step forward in bringing our vision of a trusted, compliant-ready infrastructure to a growing PayFi ecosystem.

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Built. Shipped. Live.

From core protocol upgrades to new tools for builders, these milestones showcase the steady progress towards community-led blockchain ecosystem that thrives on secure, compliant-ready applications for real-world adoption.

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