With the Monaco milestone and mainnet launch just a few weeks away, we’re thrilled to unveil the next chapter of our roadmap: Pikes Peak. Named after the iconic Colorado mountain race, Pikes Peak represents Synternet's pursuit of reaching new summits in the Web3 data space.
As we gear up to climb new heights, we're transitioning from our race track influenced milestones to a new approach inspired by legendary, thrilling motorsport events.
The Pikes Peak campaign spans six months, covering the second half of 2024. Unlike previous stages like Monaco, Silverstone, and Monza, Pikes Peak will see features launched incrementally rather than in a single release.
As we progress through the year, Pikes Peak will introduce transformative builder experience features such as augmented data streams, data queries, and Autonomous Economic Agents, which will revolutionize the way users interact with and derive value from data.
Alongside these features, we're also introducing major improvements to the underlying technology, enabling developers to create a richer Web3 data ecosystem.
Here's what you can expect:
Pikes Peak: Scaling New Heights
The Pikes Peak roadmap encompasses a wide range of updates and enhancements designed to elevate the Synternet ecosystem and provide greater value to our users. These updates can be grouped into two main categories: New Synternet Features & Enhanced Builder Experience.
Let's look into the details of each category and explore how they will shape the future of Synternet.
New Synternet Features
At the heart of the Pikes Peak roadmap are four features that will redefine how users interact with and leverage blockchain data: the Synternet dApp Store, Autonomous Economic Agents (AEAs), augmented streams, and data queries.
Synternet dApp Store
Central to the Pikes Peak campaign is the upcoming app store which serves as a one-stop-shop for discovering and accessing all dApps built on Synternet. By providing a dedicated platform for Synternet builders to showcase their creations, the Synternet dApp Store not only enhances discoverability but also fosters a stronger ecosystem. In the future, we plan to introduce monetization features that will allow developers to monetize their dApps and generate revenue directly through the Synternet dApp store.
Autonomous Economic Agents (AEAs)
AEAs are the cross-chain smart contracts of the Data Layer. These sophisticated agents can perform complex actions based on on-chain events, from delivering trade alerts directly to your Telegram to executing computations and actions based on real-time blockchain data. By enabling the creation of event-driven, self-executing applications, AEAs represent a significant leap forward in blockchain automation and composability. With AEAs, the possibilities for building innovative, data-driven dApps are virtually endless.
Augmented Data Streams
Complementing AEAs is a feature that allows subscribers to freely customize and adapt existing data streams according to their specific needs. Whether you're looking to identify the next big memecoin or power machine learning models with tailored data sets, augmented streams provide flexibility and customization for your needs. By allowing users to filter, append, and perform other operations on real-time data streams, augmented streams revolutionize the way users interact with and derive insights from on-chain data.
To enable augmented data streams, we will be implementing WebAssembly (WASM) support into the Data Layer. By allowing the execution of binary code on Publishers, WASM enables developers to write code in different programming languages and compile to WebAssembly, allowing Publishers to execute user written code and output custom data streams.
These augmented data streams become available for everyone in the Data Layer to subscribe to, without the developer having to run any Publisher infrastructure of their own. This is a game-changer for the Data Layer, as it greatly expands the possibilities for custom data processing and manipulation.
Data Queries
We're also rolling out updates to the Broker node software that allow developers to communicate with Publishers. Subscribers will be able to broadcast data query requests to the network for data streams that Publishers will respond to if they match the query requirements. Parameters for data queries can also include date of origin, therefore publishers can respond with historical data. This data will be cached on the network as it is streamed, therefore publishers are able to quickly provide historical data as long as it is kept in cache.
For historical data queries to work on Synternet, we're developing a native caching solution that will replace Jetstream. This new solution is designed to scale efficiently and support the growing needs of our network. With this change, Publishers will have the flexibility to determine the extent to which they support historical data queries for their respective chains. This allows for greater differentiation and specialization among Publishers, enabling them to tailor their services to the specific needs of their users.
Enhanced Builder Experience
In addition to introducing new features, the Pikes Peak roadmap places a strong emphasis on improving the builder experience across the Synternet ecosystem.
Developer Portal Update
One of the main focus areas is the ongoing development of the Developer Portal, the primary resource for anyone building on or interacting with Synternet. In the coming quarters, we have several updates planned that will greatly enhance the portal's functionality and user experience.
First, we’ll introduce a marketplace to provide a dedicated space for discovering and subscribing to data streams. This upcoming update not only improves navigation and discoverability but also offers enhanced functionality and visual appeal, such as the ability to promote high-quality or unique data sets.
In preparation for the launch of augmented data streams and data queries, we’ll adjust the Developer Portal to provide intuitive interfaces for users to seamlessly access and work with both real-time and historical data. This includes implementing new features and tools to facilitate the creation, deployment, and management of data streams, empowering developers to build sophisticated data applications.
Data Pricing
To create a more streamlined, precise, and intuitive data marketplace, the Pikes Peak roadmap includes tokenomics additions focused on expanding and improving the way users pay for on-chain data.
While we initially plan to launch with a price-per-GB model, we'll also be exploring the introduction of a price-per-time model in the upcoming quarters. This will allow subscribers to purchase data streams for specific durations in advance, enabling more predictable costs and easier budget planning.
By offering multiple pricing options, we aim to provide greater flexibility and convenience for all participants in the Synternet ecosystem.
Reaching the Summit
The Pikes Peak roadmap represents a significant milestone in Synternet's journey to reshape the Web3 data landscape. By introducing powerful new features, enhancing the builder experience, optimizing our tokenomics, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible with blockchain technology, we're setting the stage for a more interconnected, efficient, and user-centric decentralized future.
As we plan to ascend the next phase in our roadmap, we invite you to stay connected with our progress by joining our Telegram community and subscribing to our newsletter below. Together, let's reach new heights and unlock the full potential of real-time blockchain data.
About Synternet
Synternet is a blockchain that powers modular, interoperable data infrastructure across all major chains. At its core lies the Data Layer, a protocol serving as the customizable execution layer between blockchains. Its AEAs (Autonomous Economic Agents) empower developers to build composable, use-case-specific applications that can execute on any data from any chain.
To learn more about Synternet, visit the official website, X, Telegram, Discord or blog.
