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+# Implementation & Roadmap
+
+:::info Community Update
+This page shares what we know **right now** about the implementation status and roadmap. We're committed to transparency with the community, even when some details are still being finalized. More information will be shared as it becomes available.
+
+**Join the discussion**: Share your feedback in the [forum thread](https://forum.threefold.io/t/tft-minting-transition-plan-community-e-book/4647).
+:::
+
+## Current Status Overview
+
+We're making significant progress on multiple fronts to deliver a sustainable, farmer-friendly ecosystem. Here's where we stand on the key components mentioned in our recent community discussions.
+
+---
+
+## Token Economics: Proposed Solution
+
+We've designed a comprehensive solution to the token economics challenge. The mechanisms are described in this e-book:
+
+- **Dual Token System**: TFT (tradable) and Cloud Credits (stable utility) - [Learn more](/core-concepts/token-system)
+- **Controlled Liquidity**: Dutch auction mechanism prevents dumping - [Details](/core-concepts/dutch-auction-exit)
+- **Fair Distribution**: Position-based pools reward long-term commitment - [Read more](/core-concepts/position-based-lp)
+
+The system is designed and ready for implementation with the marketplace features below.
+
+---
+
+## Marketplace Implementation 🚧
+
+### Stable Cloud Credit Currency
+
+**Status**: Design Complete | Implementation in Progress
+
+Cloud Credits (CC) provide the stable utility currency needed for day-to-day operations:
+
+- **Peg**: 1/1000 gram of gold (~$0.128 USD as of Oct 2024)
+- **Purpose**: Predictable pricing for farmers and users
+- **Acquisition**: Users convert TFT to CC at a fixed rate or purchase with fiat
+- **Stability**: No exposure to TFT market volatility for service pricing
+
+### Farmer Price Setting Capability
+
+**Status**: Coming Soon
+
+Farmers will be able to set their own pricing for capacity:
+
+- **Flexible Pricing**: Set competitive rates for your node's resources
+- **Market-Driven**: Respond to demand and differentiate your offerings
+- **Integration**: Works alongside ThreeFold's standard bid packages
+- **Transparency**: Clear pricing visible to potential customers
+
+:::note
+This feature is being designed to balance farmer autonomy with marketplace consistency.
+:::
+
+### 80% Revenue Share Model
+
+**Status**: Confirmed | Implementation in Progress
+
+The revenue distribution is farmer-first:
+
+- **80% to Farmers**: Directly compensates capacity providers
+- **10% Burned**: Reduces TFT supply, supporting token value
+- **10% to ThreeFold**: Funds ongoing development and operations
+
+This model ensures farmers receive the majority of revenue generated from their infrastructure.
+
+### Slices Implementation
+
+**Status**: Designed | Implementation in Progress
+
+The slices system provides better node partitioning:
+
+- **Resource Packaging**: Nodes divided into standardized "slices" of compute capacity
+- **Efficient Utilization**: Better matching of user needs to available resources
+- **Clear Pricing**: Each slice has defined resources and pricing
+- **Flexible Scaling**: Users can consume exactly what they need
+
+This is part of the TFGrid v4 rollout. See the [Node Economics section](/node-economics/slices-overview) for detailed specifications and pricing.
+
+---
+
+## Bidding & Capacity Marketplace
+
+### Capacity Bidding (vast.ai Model)
+
+**Status**: Coming Soon
+
+A marketplace where users can bid on capacity and farmers can accept offers:
+
+- **Demand-Driven**: Users post requirements and budget
+- **Competitive**: Farmers compete to provide best value
+- **Transparent**: Clear matching between needs and offerings
+- **Flexible**: Supports both standard and custom configurations
+
+### Income Clarity for Farmers
+
+**Status**: Documentation Complete | Tools in Development
+
+We're providing clear visibility into farmer economics:
+
+- **Pricing Calculators**: Estimate income based on node specs - See [pricing models](/node-economics/pricing-model)
+- **Revenue Projections**: Min/max income scenarios documented
+- **Cost Transparency**: Hardware costs amortized over 5-year lifespan
+- **ROI Models**: Clear break-even and profit projections
+
+The [Node Specifications](/node-economics/node-specifications) page provides detailed income projections for various node configurations.
+
+---
+
+## Dutch Auction Liquidity Pool
+
+**Status**: Design Complete | Smart Contract Development in Progress
+
+The controlled liquidity mechanism that protects the ecosystem:
+
+- **Exit Controls**: Maximum 50% of contributed liquidity can exit via auctions
+- **Fair Pricing**: Market-driven clearing price ensures fairness
+- **Pool Protection**: Minimum discounts maintain pool sustainability  
+- **Margin Redistribution**: Remaining LPs benefit when others exit
+
+Read the full [Dutch Auction Exit Mechanism](/core-concepts/dutch-auction-exit) for details.
+
+---
+
+## Infrastructure Development
+
+### Kubernetes Cloud
+
+**Status**: Complete ✅
+
+The Kubernetes cloud is operational and uses TFT underneath:
+
+- **Production Ready**: Deployed and available for workloads
+- **TFT-Powered**: Runs on the token economics described in this plan
+- **Waiting On**: Marketplace features above before major marketing push
+
+### TFGrid v4 & ZOS v4
+
+**Status**: Development Phase | 2-3 Months to Production
+
+The next generation of ThreeFold Grid infrastructure:
+
+- **Timeline**: 2-3 months until production-ready
+- **Current**: v3 remains operational and available
+- **Improvements**: Enhanced performance, better resource management
+- **Compatibility**: Smooth migration path from v3
+
+:::caution Interim Period
+For immediate deployments, TFGrid v3 remains fully supported and operational.
+:::
+
+### High-Performance Nodes & GPU Expansion
+
+**Status**: Actively Working On It 🔨
+
+We're expanding the network with quality infrastructure:
+
+- **Goal**: More high-quality, high-performance nodes
+- **Priority**: Significantly more GPU capacity for AI workloads
+- **Partnerships**: Working with hardware providers and farmers
+- **See**: [Certified nodes coming Q4 2025](/node-economics/node-specifications#certified-nodes-q4-2025) including dedicated AI configurations
+
+---
+
+## End-User Applications
+
+**Status**: Teams Working On It 🚀
+
+Applications being built on top of TFGrid:
+
+- **Purpose**: Give distribution channels something to sell
+- **Development**: Multiple teams actively building
+- **Integration**: Leveraging the Kubernetes cloud and marketplace
+- **Timeline**: Coordinated with marketplace readiness
+
+:::info
+Specific applications and partners will be announced as they reach appropriate milestones.
+:::
+
+---
+
+## Market Questions & Offtakers
+
+### Who Are the Offtakers?
+
+We're in discussions with several potential high-volume customers, but cannot share specific names at this stage due to:
+
+- **Confidentiality agreements** during negotiation phases
+- **Competitive sensitivity** in the cloud services market
+- **Deal contingencies** that haven't been finalized
+
+### Why Can't We Share Details Yet?
+
+Standard business practice in enterprise sales:
+
+- Partners often require NDAs until public announcements
+- Premature disclosure can jeopardize negotiations
+- We want to announce confirmed commitments, not speculative discussions
+
+### How Much Capacity Will They Take?
+
+This depends on:
+
+- **Marketplace readiness**: Features listed above need to be live
+- **Network capacity**: Sufficient GPU and high-performance nodes
+- **Application maturity**: End-user apps that drive demand
+- **Pricing competitiveness**: Market rates for comparable services
+
+:::note Transparency Commitment
+We will share offtaker information and capacity commitments **as soon as commercially appropriate**. This community's trust matters to us, and we're balancing transparency with business realities.
+:::
+
+---
+
+## What This Means For You
+
+### For Farmers
+
+- **Stable Income**: CC-based payments protect against TFT volatility
+- **Clear Economics**: Documented pricing and income projections
+- **Fair Compensation**: 80% revenue share
+- **Protected Value**: No more unlimited TFT dumping harming token price
+- **Controlled Exits**: Dutch auction provides liquidity when revenue enters system
+
+### For TFT Holders
+
+- **Token Protection**: Minting controls prevent dilution
+- **Value Accrual**: 10% burn mechanism
+- **Upside Preserved**: TFT remains tradable with growth potential
+- **Fair System**: Position-based pools reward early and long-term supporters
+
+### For Users
+
+- **Predictable Pricing**: CC pegged to gold provides stability
+- **Quality Infrastructure**: Focus on high-performance, GPU-enabled nodes
+- **Mature Platform**: Kubernetes cloud ready, v4 improvements coming
+- **Growing Ecosystem**: Applications and services launching on TFGrid
+
+---
+
+## Timeline Summary
+
+| Component | Status | Timeline |
+|-----------|--------|----------|
+| Token Economics Design | ✅ Designed | Awaiting implementation |
+| Slices System | 🚧 Designed | Part of TFGrid v4 |
+| Kubernetes Cloud | ✅ Running | Now |
+| Dutch Auction Mechanism | 🚧 In Development | Q4 2024 |
+| Marketplace Features | 🚧 In Development | Q4 2024 - Q1 2025 |
+| TFGrid v4 / ZOS v4 | 🚧 In Development | 2-3 months |
+| GPU Node Expansion | 🔨 Active Effort | Ongoing |
+| End-User Applications | 🔨 Active Development | Q1-Q2 2025 |
+| Offtaker Announcements | 🔒 Under NDA | When commercially ready |
+
+:::tip Stay Updated
+Join the discussion and get the latest updates as implementation progresses:
+- [Forum Discussion Thread](https://forum.threefold.io/t/tft-minting-transition-plan-community-e-book/4647)
+- [Community Call](https://bit.ly/tfcommunitycall)
+- [Telegram](https://t.me/threefoldfarmers)
+:::
+
+---
+
+## Next Steps
+
+1. **Review the Core Concepts**: Understand the token mechanics that solve the sustainability challenge
+2. **Explore Node Economics**: See concrete examples of farmer income with the new system
+3. **Join the Discussion**: Share feedback, ask questions, help refine the details
+4. **Stay Engaged**: Implementation updates will be shared regularly through community channels
+
+This is a collaborative journey. Your input helps shape the final implementation to serve the entire ThreeFold ecosystem.