🛣️ Desire State Project Roadmap

📍 Phase 0 — Foundations (Completed / In Progress)

Timeline: Q2 2025

• ✅ Finalized NFT collection concepts (Base SOUL, Melted SOUL, Mineral Souls)
• ✅ Developed smart contract strategy (ERC-1155)
• ✅ Pinata + IPFS asset storage
• ✅ Built initial branding and community narrative
• 🔄 Metadata generation and collection uploads

🚀 Phase 1 — NFT Launch & Community Activation

Timeline: Q3 2025

• 🔹 Launch Base SOUL NFT collection (1-of-1 founders access)
• 🔹 Launch official OpenSea storefront and landing page
• 🔹 Run social media & Discord growth campaigns
• 🔹 Begin early investor outreach & whitelist applications
• 🔹 Airdrop holders early perks (e.g., exclusive merch, governance survey)

🧩 Phase 2 — Ecosystem Expansion

Timeline: Q4 2025 – Q1 2026

• 🔹 Launch Melted SOUL collection (limited drop)
• 🔹 Roll out token-gated merch shop
• 🔹 Launch staking or point-based reward system for holders
• 🔹 Develop NFT-based governance participation system
• 🔹 Introduce seasonal content drops tied to the “Desire Universe” lore

🏗️ Phase 3 — Physical Activation Begins

Timeline: Q2–Q4 2026

• 🔹 Secure location for first Desire State Resort or Lounge
• 🔹 Begin architectural + interior design concepting (inspired by NFT traits)
• 🔹 Collaborate with anime artists & designers for IRL activation
• 🔹 Launch "Founders Week" IRL NFT-holder meetups
• 🔹 Start soft pre-booking system via NFT verification

🌐 Phase 4 — Real-World Rollout

Timeline: 2027

• 🔹 Open first physical Desire State Flagship Venue
• 🔹 Integrate NFT-based access: wallet check-in, loyalty, and rewards
• 🔹 Feature NFT galleries, digital fashion drops, and collector-only events
• 🔹 Launch mobile companion app and digital avatar passport
• 🔹 Expand to partner venues in Tokyo, NYC, or Dubai

🔮 Phase 5 — Multiverse Expansion

Timeline: 2028+

• 🔹 Launch companion game or metaverse portal
• 🔹 Expand physical locations globally
• 🔹 Partner with anime studios for narrative crossovers
• 🔹 Explore Desire State DAO for community-driven proposals
• 🔹 Begin second-gen NFT collections with hybrid IRL/Web3 integrations