Finalize HARVEST sidechain technical architecture (consensus, interoperability with Cardano mainnet).
Detailed design of the two-way peg/bridge mechanism for HARVEST token.
Legal consultation and framework development for RWA tokenization (focus on South African regulatory landscape for Mudarabah and asset tokenization).
Initial smart contract development for on-chain Mudarabah terms (transparent profit sharing).
Recruit and onboard 5 apprentices.
Deliverables: Technical specification document for HARVEST sidechain, legal report on RWA tokenization pathway, apprenticeship onboarding reports.
Month 3-5: Online College & Apprenticeship Acceleration
Development of HARVEST Online College LMS platform (UI/UX, backend infrastructure).
Integration of payment gateway (including crypto) into the college LMS.
Development of smart contracts for NFT-based verifiable academic certificates on HARVEST sidechain.
Coding apprentices actively contribute to LMS and smart contract development.
Communications apprentice develops college marketing strategy and initial social media campaigns.
Woodworking apprenticeships commence.
Deliverables: Functional college LMS prototype with HARVEST payment integration, smart contracts for NFT certificates deployed to testnet, apprenticeship progress reports.
Pilot integration of initial farm data (e.g., clean energy production, visitor metrics) via oracles to HARVEST sidechain.
Launch of "Beginner Blockchain" and "2-hour Corporate User" courses on the online college, accepting HARVEST coin.
Formal training for apprentices continues with increasing practical contributions.
Initial eco-tourism and small-scale farming operations commence at the farm, providing real-world data streams.
Deliverables: HARVEST sidechain live on testnet, 2 online college courses publicly accessible, initial farm RWA data streams integrated, detailed apprenticeship work logs and progress reviews.
Month 9-12: Decentralization & Scaling
Transition HARVEST sidechain to mainnet (contingent on successful testing and audits).
Launch of Intermediate and Advanced AI/Blockchain courses.
Implement initial DAO governance framework on HARVEST sidechain, outlining path to decentralization of MJC control.
Develop future plans for fractionalized RWA ownership/profit-sharing for broader community participation.
Community outreach and growth for both college enrollment and HARVEST DAO participation.
Deliverables: HARVEST sidechain mainnet deployment, full course catalog available, HARVEST DAO governance framework published, community growth metrics, post-project audit/report.