The Infestation Timeline

From genesis to complete community ownership. This is how we take over.

Phase 1: Genesis (Current)

• >✅ Smart contract architecture - fully designed and deployed
• >✅ On-chain rendering (100% on-chain SVG) - working beautifully
• >✅ TraitStorage with SSTORE2 optimization - gas optimized
• >✅ Lucky Windows & Pity Light systems - fair distribution
• >✅ Base Sepolia testnet live - test your mints
• >✅ Minting dApp with whitelist - ready for launch
• >✅ Graphics template system - create and share
• >⏳ Mainnet deployment - coming soon

Phase 2: Expansion

• >⏳ All 5 starting chains live (Base, Monad, HyperEVM, Ape, Ethereum)
• >⏳ LayerZero bridge system - cross-chain migration
• >⏳ Mutation marketplace - mutate your rats
• >⏳ Trait Creator open to holders - you design, you earn
• >⏳ Template Builder open to holders - create shareable graphics
• >⏳ Affiliate program launch - spread the word, get paid forever

Phase 3: Creator Economy

• >⏳ Community trait submissions & voting - democracy in the sewer
• >⏳ Creator royalty payouts - automatic on-chain
• >⏳ Full Body asset marketplace - game-ready characters
• >⏳ Graphics/badge marketplace - expand the ecosystem
• >⏳ Developer API for game integration - bring the rats to your game

Phase 4: Gaming & Token (If Community Decides)

• >⏳ $CHEEZ token launch (community decision)
• >⏳ Token payment integration (replace ETH)
• >⏳ Points-based rewards system
• >⏳ Partner game integrations
• >⏳ Play-to-earn mechanics

Phase 5: Dominion

• >⏳ Cross-chain gaming (starting 5 chains and beyond)
• >⏳ DAO governance with holderScore weighting
• >⏳ Full community ownership - the team steps back
• >⏳ Metaverse integrations - 3D rats
• >⏳ Self-sustaining ecosystem - runs itself forever

"The infestation never stops. New chains. New features. New ways to earn. This is just the beginning."