8. Roadmap

Preparation for Mainnet Transition
- Finalize development and testing of the Hippo Protocol mainnet based on Cosmos SDK.
- Publish a technical whitepaper detailing the mainnet architecture, features, and benefits for healthcare providers.
- Conduct internal testing with partner institutions to ensure regulatory compliance and scalability.
Community Engagement & Education
- Announce partnerships with key medical institutions and healthcare providers to onboard 1.5 million users during 2025.
- Launch a pre-mainnet education campaign for healthcare providers and institutions about the benefits of blockchain in healthcare.

Mainnet Launch & Rebranding
- Officially rebrand Hippocrat as Hippo Protocol and launch the Hippo Protocol mainnet.
- Host a mainnet launch airdrop event to incentivize users to explore the protocol’s capabilities through demonstrations of real-world use cases.
User Onboarding & Ecosystem Growth
- Begin onboarding users, prioritizing seamless integration of Hippo SDK with existing systems used by healthcare providers and institutions.
- Deploy Hippo SDK v2 (v1 was on Solana and Ethereum) to enable developers and institutions to integrate with the Hippo Protocol.
Regulatory Compliance
- Release a framework for compliance with major healthcare data regulations, such as HIPAA, GDPR, and other regional requirements.
- Collaborate with regulators to ensure the protocol aligns with evolving standards.

Scalability & Interoperability
- Launch interoperability features to connect Hippo Protocol with other blockchain networks and legacy healthcare IT systems..
- Introduce a scaling solution to support higher transaction volumes resulting from medical institution onboarding.
Adoption Incentives
- Introduce grants for institutions and projects adopting the protocol, as well as developers building applications in the Hippo ecosystem.
- Roll out Hippo SDK v3 with advanced data-sharing and privacy-preserving functionalities.

Real-Life Use Cases
- Release initial results from partnerships with medical institutions showcasing real-world use cases for the protocol, such as:
  - Cross-institutional healthcare data transfers.
  - Privacy-preserving data monetization and trading.
Ecosystem Expansion
- Onboard 5 additional healthcare providers and institutions to the protocol.
- Deploy dApps for applications such as secure data exchange and healthcare data marketplaces.
Global Outreach
- Host DeSci Seoul 2025 as a follow-up to the 2024 event, with a continued focus on developing DeSci projects and infrastructure.

Platform Optimization
- Release an update to the mainnet focusing on enhanced security, and compliance tools.
- Expand integration tools or SDK for healthcare IoT devices, wearables, and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
Scaling Adoption
- Begin onboarding smaller clinics and independent healthcare providers to the protocol, aiming to onboard an additional 1.5 million users.
- Deploy region-specific solutions to cater to the unique regulatory and technical requirements of different countries.

AI and Data Analytics
- Launch a decentralized AI module for personalized healthcare services, leveraging anonymized patient data on the protocol.
- Partner with research institutions to enable secure access to healthcare data for public health research and innovation.
Partnership Expansion
- Collaborate with pharmaceutical companies to facilitate secure data sharing for drug development and clinical trials.
- Onboard an additional 20 healthcare institutions, targeting regions with limited blockchain adoption in healthcare.

Global Reach & Advocacy
- Host the Hippo Protocol Global Impact Summit to highlight success stories and innovations from the ecosystem.
- Launch a global advocacy campaign for health data sovereignty, emphasizing the role of blockchain in empowering patients.
Technical Innovation
- Introduce cross-chain compatibility with other Cosmos SDK-based blockchains and additional interoperable networks.
- Release version 3 of the SDK with features for real-time data sharing, enhanced security, and compliance monitoring.

DAO Evolution & Decentralized Governance
- Fully decentralize governance of Hippo Protocol through DAO mechanisms, with participation from all ecosystem stakeholders.
Ecosystem Maturity
- Achieve full integration with over fifty healthcare providers and more than ten regional or national health systems..
- Publish a comprehensive impact report showing the protocol’s contribution to improving healthcare delivery, patient outcomes, and data security.
Vision for the Future
- Announce the 2027–2030 roadmap, focusing on scaling to over 10 million+ users, expanding partnerships, and introducing advanced decentralized healthcare services.
- Plan the launch of a decentralized global healthcare registry powered by the protocol.
Global Outreach
- Host DeSci Seoul 2026 as a continuation of the 2025 event, with a focus on advancing DeSci infrastructure and initiatives.

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