🚀 Cortensor's Technical Roadmap 🚀

This high-level roadmap outlines the technical milestones from launch to testnet and mainnet over the next 365 days.

🔧 Key Milestones:
- Closed Alpha Testing (Q4 2024): Focus on mining validation.
- Open Alpha Launch (Q1 2025): Expanding to a broader audience.
- User Request Testing Phase (Q2 2025): Layer 2 testing for user requests.
- Full Integration (Q3 2025): Layer 1 (Mining) and Layer 2 (User Requests).
- Testnet & Mainnet Launch (Q4 2025): Transition to mainnet!

📄 Explore the full technical roadmap:
https://docs.cortensor.network/roadmap/technical-roadmap-launch-to-next-365-days-breakdown

📖 For the comprehensive roadmap, visit:
https://docs.cortensor.network/roadmap

Today, Certik successfully confirmed that we have passed every stage of the Certik KYC process and have been awarded the official Certik KYC Badge. The Certik KYC Badge brings an additional security layer to our project and proves to our community and the world that we are committed to demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness.

There are three different KYC Awards available for project teams: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. When I spoke with the Certik team two weeks ago, they mentioned that since I am the only one completing the KYC this time and the scores are based on decentralization aspects—meaning more than one member needs to complete KYC to achieve a better grade—it seems they have awarded us Bronze status while Geo Risk achieved Tier 1 (the best).

Regarding our grade, we will strive to improve over time by having more team members complete their KYCs as we add members, aiming to elevate our grade to Silver and eventually Gold. Additionally, another reason is the length of the project. Therefore, we will continue to renew and conduct more KYCs for team members. I just want to be transparent about why our current grade is Bronze.

Details of the KYC Badge can be confirmed here:
https://skynet.certik.com/projects/cortensor#fundamental-health

Cortensor x Messier

We’re thrilled to expand our collaboration with
@MessierM87
beyond GPU infrastructure into a P2P Trading Partnership!

Here’s why this matters:
1️⃣ No Slippage, No Token Taxes, No MEV Risks: Trade $COR seamlessly and efficiently with confidence.
2️⃣ Flexible Multi-Swap Pool: #Cortensor’s pool operates at market rates for USDC, USDT, or ETH, enabling smooth and versatile trading for multiple participants.
3️⃣ Increased Visibility: #Messier will actively promote this listing to their community, amplifying $COR's exposure and reach.

This partnership enhances both $COR’s liquidity and accessibility, while deepening Messier’s support for decentralized AI and Cortensor’s mission. ⚡

Ready to trade $COR?

Cortensor x Parallel AI

We’re thrilled to announce that #Cortensor will leverage @ParallelAIx's PACT Automated Code Transformer to enhance scalability and performance on our decentralized AI inference platform!

@ParallelAIx optimizes complex tasks using advanced parallel processing, and its integration with #Cortensor’s decentralized AI network enhances efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness in AI inference.

Through this collaboration:
🔹 Faster, More Efficient Nodes: #ParallelAI’s PACT tools will fine-tune the computational processes of our miners, enabling nodes to handle inference tasks more effectively while reducing resource overhead. This ensures faster task completion, lower latency, and improved energy efficiency.
🔹 In-Kind Support: The Parallel Foundation has generously donated 30,000 PAI tokens for our miners to access and trial these cutting-edge parallel processing tools. The tokens will be burned with usage, aligning with PAI’s deflationary tokenomics.

This partnership represents a significant step forward in our shared mission to democratize access to advanced computing technologies and make AI innovation more accessible to everyone.

We’re excited to bring this transformative technology to #Cortensor’s ecosystem and look forward to seeing how it enhances the capabilities of our miners and strengthens the network.

https://x.com/cortensor/status/1870137944885063826

📅 2024 End-of-Year Milestone Update

As we close out an incredible year, here’s a recap of what we’ve accomplished together at Cortensor:

🔹 Community Growth
• 1,250+ Holders
• 1,900+ Telegram Members
• 4,200+ X Followers
• 1,000+ Discord Members actively engaging in technical discussions and Closed Alpha Testing Phase #1.

🔹 Liquidity & Buybacks
• Grand Total Added Since Launch: 83.62 ETH ($284,300 USD)
• Total Buybacks: 16 ETH ($57.6k)

🔹 Strategic Partnerships
Marlin Protocol, Stratos Network, Messier (M87), Parallel AI, OpenGPU Network, Morph AI, AstraLabs, BigEcosystem, DefenderAI, OTSea

🔹 Trust
• Achieved Certik KYC Badge, confirming our transparency and commitment to security.
• Approved as an X Verified Organization, earning the Gold Badge to showcase trustworthiness and credibility.

🔹 Development Progress
• Staking dApp Launched: 104.56M $COR staked, representing 29.87% of the actual circulating supply.
• Cortensord Binary Built: Distributed and tested by early community testers.
• Dashboard Alpha Released: Visualizing mining processes during Alpha Testing.
• Alpha Software for Mining Ready: GPU support for Windows, OSX, and Linux.

🔹 Content Released
• 5 Dev Preview/Demo Videos
• 9 Technical Threads simplifying Cortensor’s architecture and goals
• 40 Infographics breaking down Cortensor concepts visually
• 1st Thread Contest Completed

🔹 Closed Alpha Testing Phase #1
• Launched with $5,000 in prizes
• 120+ active nodes contributing to decentralized AI

🔹 Recognition
• @Google Startup Program Approved: Recognized as an AI startup with an initial $2,000 in @GoogleCloud credits to support development, testing, and inference. Learn more: https://cloud.google.com/startup/ai

This is just the beginning! Thank you for being part of our journey toward decentralized AI. Let’s make 2025 even bigger.

Together, we’re shaping the future of AI—it’s $COR or nothing!

https://x.com/cortensor/status/1874050178476630029

Phase #2 Testing: What’s Coming Next?

Phase #1 successfully wrapped up, and we’re finalizing prize distribution. Now, we’re shifting gears to Phase #2, bringing major improvements to Cortensor’s decentralized AI infrastructure.

🔹 What’s New?
🔸 Node Reputation & Selection – Scoring & ranking nodes based on reliability & efficiency
🔸 CognitiveV2 – Advanced AI inference with performance optimizations
🔸 Ephemeral State Testing – Tracking temporary states for user job execution
🔸 Session & Session Module Prep – Precursor testing for next-phase session management

🎯 Focus Areas
✅ Node performance tracking – Enhancing benchmarking & efficiency metrics
✅ Data persistence & ephemeral states – Validating dynamic task transitions
✅ Refining user task execution – Prepping for seamless Session Module integration

📅 Phase #2 officially starts mid-February, with an early grace period in early February!

🔗 Details: docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/community-testing/closed-alpha-testing-phase-2

👥 Join the discussion on Discord: discord.gg/cortensor

The AI revolution needs Cortensor. Let’s build together.

It’s $COR or nothing!

https://x.com/cortensor/status/1885019654168731982

🎉 Phase #2 Testing – Milestone Reached!

We’ve officially surpassed 200 active nodes, hitting our Phase #2 goal organically!

📊 Current Stats:
✅ 204 active nodes
✅ 7,880+ sessions processed

@aixbt_agent, we’re over 200 nodes! The network keeps growing strong.

What’s Next?
Phase #3 testing prep is underway—stay tuned for updates!

📌 Track the network live: https://dashboard-devnet3.cortensor.network

https://x.com/cortensor/status/1902077917632590153

🧪 Phase #3 Testing: What’s Coming Next?

As Phase #2 wraps and rewards are distributed, we’re shifting into Phase #3 — focused on stress testing, module upgrades, and scaling the Cortensor AI network.

🔹 What’s New?
🔸 Higher-frequency node sampling – for real-time reputation accuracy
🔸 Node Pool iteration – refining ephemeral node selection
🔸 Module migration support – smarter, seamless contract upgrades
🔸 Desktop App – auto-install flow testing on Windows, macOS, Linux
🔸 Session UI expansion – task flows, router configs, and more

🎯 Core Focus Areas
✅ Network-wide stress testing across all modules
✅ Session & SessionQueue refinement for user AI task handling
✅ Staking Check: 4,000 $COR required for new nodes
✅ Preserving access for Phase #1 & #2 operators (grace period in place)

📅 Phase #3 begins in the next 24–48 hours!

🔗 Preview the draft test doc: https://docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/community-testing/closed-alpha-testing-phase-3
📊 Live Stats: https://dashboard-alpha.cortensor.network/stats/network
💬 Join the build with us: https://discord.gg/cortensor

It’s $COR or nothing. Let’s scale decentralized AI together.

https://x.com/cortensor/status/1911988770708267474

Phase #3 Recap: Scaling with Purpose

#Cortensor pushed through stress tests, upgrades & real decentralization:

🔹 400 Total Nodes → 267 Active (24H)
KYC enforcement removed 133 Sybil accounts - real fairness over fake scale.

🔹 Miner V4 Deployed
Smarter task switching (user ⇄ network), better responsiveness.

🔹 Session UI Flow
Ack → Precommit → Commit now fully visible for real-time orchestration.

🔹 Node Reputation Upgrade
Scoring expanded across both task types - powering better incentives.

🔹 Swappable Node Selection (Shuffling)
NodeUtils deployed - shuffling logic ready for testing in Phase #4.

🔹 Router Node REST API
Refined non-completion endpoints + reverse proxy config for production Web2 flows.

🔹 ~100 Parallel Miners
Best network stability yet under load.

🔹 Initial L3 AppChain Trial
Arbitrum Orbit + external sync validated. YAML config now public for L3 RPC setup.

📈 Check Your Stats on DevNet4:
Network: https://dashboard-devnet4.cortensor.network/stats/network
Heatmap: https://dashboard-devnet4.cortensor.network/stats/heatmap
Node Rank: https://dashboard-devnet4.cortensor.network/stats/heatmap/rank/table
Rewards: https://dashboard-devnet4.cortensor.network/stats/heatmap/reward/table
Tasks: https://dashboard-devnet4.cortensor.network/stats/tasks

Phase #4 will polish what Phase #3 proved.

https://x.com/cortensor/status/1928988561602392401

🧪 Phase #4 Starts Now

Cortensor's most advanced testing phase is live.
We're entering a 1-week grace period - node ops can still sign up and join through next week.

What's in Phase #4:
🔹 Dynamic Node Shuffling
Randomized precommit selection ensures fairness and fault tolerance - key for trustless execution.

🔹 Full User Task Pipeline Under Load
End-to-end stress testing across:
Node Pool ➝ Session Queue ➝ Task Stats ➝ Session Stats ➝ Reputation.

🔹 Session UI Updates
Improved orchestration view (ack → precommit → commit) + UX refinements based on alpha feedback.

🔹 Router Node API + Reverse Proxy
Production-ready Web2/Web3 integration - including API key auth, SSL proxy, and raw prompt support.

🔹 Multi-Oracle per Network
Starts with 2 oracles per network, scaling to 4 - each rotating leadership every 15 mins for better fault tolerance and reliability.

🔹 L3 Experimentation
L3 remains our main stress testing ground as Arbitrum Sepolia continues to face instability.
We may transition fully to L3 in Phase #5 if conditions persist.

🔹 Mini Hackathon (Internal)
Community members are helping surface missing features and fix bugs across DevNet5/6 - a prep step toward more structured hackathons ahead.

📚 Details: https://docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/community-testing/closed-alpha-testing-phase-4

📊 Stats: https://dashboard-devnet5.cortensor.network/stats/heatmap/rank/table
🔧 Installer: https://github.com/cortensor/installer
💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/cortensor

Let the trustless AI infra stress test begin.

https://x.com/cortensor/status/1933770543771365447

Cortensor Q2 Recap – Progress Through Pressure

Q2 was about pushing boundaries - scaling stress tests, resolving real-world bugs, and laying the foundation for a decentralized AI execution layer.

Here’s a high-level recap of what we shipped, improved, and what’s next:

🔹 (1/5) Closed Testing Milestones
Phase #3 and #4 pushed hundreds of nodes and thousands of inference tasks through real-world E2E flows. Each bug revealed a breakpoint we resolved.

🔹 (2/5) Core Reliability Upgrades
We introduced task queuing for Miner and Router nodes, fixed session state bugs, enforced version alignment, and stabilized the full task lifecycle from submission to response.

🔹 (3/5) Community-Led Momentum
183M+ $COR staked (52.48% of circulating), the first internal hackathon launched, contributor tools added to the ecosystem repo, and website v1.5 rolled out with improved onboarding and documentation.

🔹 (4/5) Protocol Design in Motion
PoI & PoUW oracles are being designed for testnet, network task levels will unlock smarter routing, and our session-based payment module PoC is live - laying the groundwork for a sustainable inference economy.

🔹 (5/5) What’s Next
We'll complete two final closed phases (#5 and #6) to polish user-side flows, inference reliability, and economic integrations - setting the stage for testnet and real-world application usage.

📖 Key Docs:
• Ecosystem Flow: https://docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/ecosystem-flow
• Developer Ecosystem: https://docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/developer-ecosystem

🔗 Read Full Thread: https://x.com/cortensor/status/1941304850203173041

🧪 Phase #4 Recap – Trustless AI Infra Under Load

Phase #4 was Cortensor's most advanced testing phase yet - pushing live task routing, payment flows, multi-oracle sync, and node diversity under real conditions.

🔹 Live User Task Pipeline
End-to-end tested: session deposit → credit allocation → task execution → node payout via $COR. First user task payments confirmed on-chain.

🔹 Internal Mini-Hackathon
Five working apps built in two weeks, surfacing critical edge cases and driving UX fixes across the task pipeline.

🔹 User Task Flow Polishing
Internal testing helped refine session states (ack → precommit → commit), ranking logic, and failure handling.

🔹 Dynamic Node Shuffling
Randomized miner selection through precommit rotation improved fault tolerance and load distribution.

🔹 Router Node REST API + Reverse Proxy
Apps tested against production-ready API with full SSL support, key-based auth, raw prompts, and flexible proxy routing.

🔹 Multi-Oracle Coordination
2–4 oracles per network with 15-minute rotation cycles now live for sharded validation and leader election.

🔹 SessionPayment Module
Tested in a loose OracleV3-triggered mode for credit and payout flows. Will evolve toward tighter contract-to-contract logic.

🔹 CognitiveLevel PoC
Deployed on DevNet6. Begins groundwork for SLA, model-aware routing, and node classification by performance.

🔹 NodeVersion Tracking
New module added to track historical node versions for better debugging, filtering, and upgrade management.

🔹 DevNet6 Migration
All major modules moved to DevNet6 for deeper iteration and Phase #5 preparation.

📊 Stats: https://dashboard-devnet5.cortensor.network/stats/heatmap/rank/table

Phase #5 will tighten, automate, and scale toward a resilient testnet.

https://x.com/cortensor/status/1944674790775873940

🧪 Phase #5 Starts Now

Cortensor's most advanced testing phase is here - SLA logic, Node Level classification, L3 rollup flows, and Validator scoring now active.

We're entering a 1-week grace period - node ops can still join and test ahead.

What's in Phase #5:
🔹 SLA-Based Node Assignment (v1)
- Session creation now supports SLA tiers (Low / Medium / High)
- NodePool selects based on actual Node Level with new fallback logic
- More testing + algorithm refinement during Phase #5

🔹 Validator v1 + Node Level Runtime
- Validator tracks task success/failure across nodes
- Upgrade/downgrade logic now live after 10+ valid results
- Phase #5 will improve scoring precision and thresholds

🔹 CognitiveLevel – Adaptive Node Categorization
- Miner-side logic active to classify node level by task performance
- Supports smart routing and recursive inference
- Validator-side SLA enforcement under testing

🔹 SessionPayment – Light Payment Flow
- Loosely coupled, event-driven payout tested end-to-end
- COR-based payments run on Sepolia
- Phase #5 to explore tighter integration via contract-to-contract flow

🔹 Dual Testnet Environment
- Testnet-0: Arbitrum Sepolia (full-stack setup: wallet + task pipeline)
- Testnet-1: L3 Rollup (COR as gas) with oracles + miners live
- Stress testing L3 pipeline + dashboard + blockchain module updates

🔹 User Task Mode Flexibility
- Dedicated Node: Now supports multi-model setup (e.g., LLaMA 3.1, DeepSeek-R1)
- Ephemeral Node: Starting support for longer reservation and model switching
- More iteration expected to reach production readiness

🔹 UX + Dashboard Updates
- Session creation flow now includes SLA configuration
- Additional UI updates in progress for node stats, L3 interaction, and clarity

📍 Node Level View: https://devnet6.cortensor.network/node-level
🌉 L3 Bridge: https://cortensor-testnet-1-32ph80a02h-01acc12814e9cea3.testnets.rollbridge.app
🔎 L3 Explorer: https://testnet1.explorer.cortensor.network
📚 Docs: https://docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/community-testing/closed-alpha-testing-phase-5

💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/cortensor

Let the next wave of trustless AI infrastructure testing begin.

https://x.com/cortensor/status/1949727772861190301

Welcome to the Official Cortensor Community!

Cortensor is transforming AI inference through our decentralized, community-powered network, making advanced AI tools accessible to everyone.

Important Links:
• Website: https://www.cortensor.network
• Documentation: https://docs.cortensor.network
• X / Twitter: https://x.com/cortensor
• LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/cortensor

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🧪 Phase #5 Recap – Scaling Toward Testnet Readiness

Phase #5 pushed Cortensor through its most advanced testing so far, focusing on SLA-driven routing, validator scoring, memory-aware orchestration, and ecosystem stress.

🔹 SLA-Based Node Assignment (v1)
- Session creation now supports SLA tiers (Low / Medium / High)
- NodePool selects based on Node Level with fallback logic
- More refinement done during live testing to improve routing fairness

🔹 Validator v1 + Node Level Runtime
- Validator tracked task success/failure across nodes
- Upgrade/downgrade logic applied after 10+ results
- Improved scoring precision and SLA enforcement under load

🔹 CognitiveLevel – Adaptive Node Categorization
- Miner-side logic categorized nodes by runtime performance
- Validator-side SLA enforcement validated routing decisions
- Early foundation for recursive inference and smarter orchestration

🔹 SessionPayment – Tightly Coupled Flow
- Loosely coupled, event-driven payouts validated and stable in Phase #5
- Tightly coupled Session ↔ SessionPayment integration completed
- First end-to-end payments executed directly between modules
- Further testing planned during Phase #6, including delta calculations for charging extra features

🔹 Dual Testnet Setup
- Testnet-0 (Arbitrum Sepolia): full-stack task pipeline validated
- Testnet-1 (L3 COR Rollup): ~100 miners live, L3 stress tests stable

🔹 User Task Mode Flexibility
- Dedicated Nodes: supported multi-model setups (e.g., LLaMA 3.1, DeepSeek-R1)
- Ephemeral Nodes: longer reservations + model switching tested

🔹 NodeSpec Memory Index
- Rolled out across environments, classifying nodes by system/GPU VRAM
- Enables memory-aware task routing by matching sessions to nodes that can actually load the required model
- Will be fully activated in Phase #6 / DevNet7

🔹 Hackathon #1
- Ran in parallel with Phase #5
- Builders delivered live apps: AI assistants, market/sentiment bots, decentralized oracles, Telegram bots, and more
- Entries showcased how Cortensor infra supports real-world decentralized inference

🔹 UX + Dashboard Updates
- Session creation flow updated with SLA configs
- Node stats, L3 interaction, and memory index visibility added

📊 Stats: https://dashboard-devnet6.cortensor.network/stats/heatmap/rank/table

👉 Phase #5 tightened SLA routing, validated memory-aware orchestration, and advanced SessionPayment into tightly coupled mode - all while fostering ecosystem apps via Hackathon #1. With DevNet7 prepped, we now move into Phase #6: the final development phase before Testnet.

https://x.com/cortensor/status/1962103740699398493

https://farcaster.xyz/cortensor/0xc41e7970

🧪 Phase #6 Starts Now

The final development phase before Testnet is live.

We're entering a 1-week grace period. Most nodes are already migrated to DevNet7 with a few still finalizing. Once migration completes, stats will reset and tasks will run across the network to confirm stability.

What's in Phase #6:
🔹 Node Level Rewards
- Base rewards introduced by tier (3 levels)
- Linear level bonus on top

🔹 Memory Index & GPU Benchmarks
- General dynamic model loading, switching, reporting & NodePool matching
- Stress testing all supported models (CPU + GPU: incl. LLaMA 3.x, DeepSeek)

🔹 SessionPayment Integration
- Full contract ↔ contract payout flow
- Real-time event trigger validation

🔹 Regression – Refactored Sessions
- Session & SessionQueue data isolation fully live
- Backward compatibility + regression testing

🔹 Oracles & Canary Testing
- Multi-region shards monitored across CA, UT, OH
- Canary rollout on DevNet7 + Testnet-0/1

🔹 Privacy Prototyping
- Early privacy-preserving sessions & queues prototyping
- Full evaluation deferred to Testnet due to limited user data in DevNet

🔹 Validator Expansion Prototyping
- Extending Validator v1 with quantitative (embedding/distance) + qualitative (LLM scoring) checks
- Prototyping PoI & PoUW modules; full rollout during Testnet

🔹 Hackathon #2
- Launches one week after Phase #6 start
- Focused on real-world apps, integrations, and agent tools
- Double rewards pool compared to Hackathon #1
- Draft/WIP: https://docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/hackathon/hackathon-2

🔹 Testnet Stress Testing
- Run existing hackathon apps & demos on Testnet-0/1
- Validate user task flows and cross-env stability

📄 Full details: https://docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/community-testing/closed-alpha-testing-phase-6

📍 Network DevNet7 Stats: https://dashboard-devnet7.cortensor.network/stats/network

🌉 L3 Bridge: https://cortensor-testnet-1-32ph80a02h-01acc12814e9cea3.testnets.rollbridge.app

🔎 L3 Explorer: https://testnet1.explorer.cortensor.network

💬 Join the community: https://discord.gg/cortensor

👉 The last dev phase before Testnet – stability, scaling, and trust features all under test.

https://x.com/cortensor/status/1967144644623692212

https://farcaster.xyz/cortensor/0x80c92b9f