Product Roadmap

Building VELA
step by step.

Four phases. Thirty-six months. From MVP to global network. Every feature shipped with security and compliance at the core.

0
Foundation
Research & Architecture
✓ Complete
Q4 2025
Product vision & strategy
Core concept, positioning, competitive analysis
Brand identity
VELA logo, colors, typography system
Technical architecture design
P2P stack, encryption approach, DB schema
Legal structure
Dubai FZCO incorporation, VARA pathway
Landing page & waitlist
Public presence, early user acquisition
Seed fundraising begins
Investor deck, pitch preparation
1
 Now Building
MVP — Core Platform
In Progress
Q1–Q2 2026 · 16 weeks
User auth — username + password
No phone number. Pseudonymous by default.
Profile system
Optional fields: age, location, category, bio, photo
Visibility Control System
Everyone / Connections / Category / Ghost mode
P2P encrypted messaging
Signal protocol, WebRTC, E2EE by default
STUN/TURN signaling server
Minimal server — only for peer discovery
Search — people & categories
Filter by type, location, online status
Auto-translation (opt-in)
On-device, Google ML Kit, 50+ languages
iOS & Android apps
React Native + Expo, single codebase
Connection system
Request → Accept → "Tanıdık" relationship
Offline message queue
Encrypted messages held until recipient online
2
Marketplace & Compliance
Global Commerce Layer
Upcoming
Q3–Q4 2026 · 20 weeks
Product & service listings
Photos, description, price, category, location
Jurisdiction-aware KYC
ID verification triggered per country regulation
Escrow system
Funds locked until delivery confirmed by both parties
Trust & review system
Verified transaction history builds trust score
Fiat payment integration
Stripe, local payment methods per region
Group messaging
E2EE group chats, up to 256 members
Voice & video calls
WebRTC P2P, encrypted, no server relay
Premium subscription
Freemium → Premium tier activation
Web app (Next.js)
Full-featured browser experience
Business profiles
Company accounts, multiple listings, analytics
3
Token & Governance
$VELA Ecosystem
Upcoming
Q1–Q2 2027
$VELA token launch (Solana)
VARA licensed, DEX + CEX listings
Activity rewards program
Earn $VELA for usage, referrals, transactions
Token-gated premium features
Stake $VELA for visibility boosts, promotions
DAO governance
Community voting on product & treasury decisions
Cross-border token payments
Where local regulations permit, $VELA as payment
Developer API
Open platform for third-party integrations