Alpha v1 Complete
Ensure the product is usable end-to-end for a first group of testers, with clear guidance and minimal blockers. Start: 2026-03-09 End: 2026-04-19 Users can: load the app, understand what names do, complete a claim, and see it resolve in basic contexts.
- Core app, resolver flow, and network-aware home experience are functional.
- Initial docs explain how to claim, resolve, and integrate.
- Explorer, waitlist, and referral flows are visible and usable.
- OTP ownership and reserved-name rules are defined and communicated.
Alpha v2 Complete
Work closely with a small group to find where users get stuck, confused, or fail to complete key actions. Start: 2026-04-20 End: 2026-05-08 Users can: attempt real claims, test resolution in wallets, and report issues directly.
- Onboarding flow is gated but complete for invited users.
- Common failure cases in claiming and resolving are identified and documented.
- Mempool feedback improves transparency when transactions will fail.
- Wallet resolution gaps are mapped across priority integrations.
- Public docs and navigation help users complete tasks without assistance.
Beta v1 Apply Now
Open access to a broader audience with stable core flows and clear instructions for first-time users. Start: 2026-05-18 End: 2026-06-09 Users can: claim a name, understand ownership, and see it resolve reliably in supported wallets.
- Marketplace supports name transfer through non-custodial transactions.
- Wallets and partners resolve names to addresses correctly.
- Claim, resolve, and OTP flows are simplified and consistent.
- Wallet compatibility is validated and communicated clearly.
- Release notes and status page communicate updates, known issues, and service status.
Beta v2 TBA
Allow users to transact with names directly while maintaining full control of funds and ownership. Start: 2026-06-19 End: 2026-06-30 Users can: buy and sell names that resolve in wallets, without giving custody to a third party.
- ZcashNames is meaningfully integrated with ZcashMe.
- Reserved names can be unlocked.
- Analytics track how users search, register, and transact.
- Name expiration and auto-renewal rules account for user activity.
Beta v3 TBA
Expand how names are used across apps, profiles, and structured identity systems. Start: 2026-07-06 End: 2026-07-20 Users can: create subdomains, link identities, and rely on consistent behavior across apps.
- Subdomains allow multiple addresses or use cases under one name.
- Claim names containing emojis.
- SDKs can verify name records using Merkle proofs
- Auction name pricing introduced.
- Stress test infrastructure to ensure consistent uptime and performance under higher load.
Early Access TBA
Invite waitlisted users to claim names in ordered waves, with referral activity helping users move up in line. Start: 2026-07-31 End: 2026-08-14 Users can: receive an invite, claim a name based on waitlist priority, and use it in supported resolution flows.
- Waitlist position determines claim access, adjusted by referral activity.
- Invite waves are managed to control demand and reduce launch risk.
- Users can understand their access status, referral impact, and claim window.
- Analytics track invite conversion, referrals, claims, and user drop-off.
Open Registration TBA
Open name registration to the wider public without waitlist-based access restrictions. Start: 2026-08-15 End: 3000-12-31 Users can: register, use, and trade names at scale with consistent performance and support.
- Marketplace, resolution, and integrations behave reliably under public launch conditions.
- Systems are hardened against failures, reorgs, abuse, and traffic spikes.
- Docs and navigation help new users register, resolve, and trade names without assistance.
- Community lead in place to support users, collect feedback, and escalate launch issues.