| When | Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jul–Sep 2026 | Chain core Options pricer, order book, clearinghouse, perpetual risk limits, launch market, FCTR ledger, funding. | Done |
| Sep 2026 | Quantum Core v0.5.0 Post-quantum readiness scanner: two scores, SARIF and CycloneDX 1.6 CBOM output, run on the Functor chain. Quantum Core | Done |
| Oct–Dec 2026 | Remaining chain modules Oracle and mark price, block execution, vaults, onchain options, fee buybacks, node, trading app. | In progress |
| Oct–Dec 2026 | Quantum Core in CI Signed release binaries, the scanner gating every Functor build, and the chain's cryptographic inventory published with each release. | Planned |
| Jan–Mar 2027 | Public testnet Four validators, open-source node, explorer, faucet, trading competition, points and referrals. | Planned |
| Apr–Jun 2027 | Mainnet alpha USDC bridge from Arbitrum, vaults, position limits, external audit, bug bounty, legal entity. | Planned |
| Apr–Jun 2027 | Post-quantum migration plan A published plan for moving account, validator and bridge signatures to NIST post-quantum schemes, built on Quantum Core's inventory of the chain. | Planned |
| Apr–Jun 2027 | Functor Foundation Legal entity and published charter, including the share of trading fees planned for STEM scholarships at partner universities. Foundation | Planned |
| Jul–Sep 2027 | Points season Weekly points for trading and vault deposits. Public incident log. | Planned |
| Oct–Dec 2027 | FCTR genesis MiCA white paper, opening auction, staking, fee buybacks. | Planned |
| 2028 | First scholarships First partner universities named and the first scholarships awarded, once trading fees are flowing. Published each year: amount, universities, number of scholarships, subjects. | Planned |
11 of 32 build steps complete as of 19 Sep 2026.