Detailed Roadmap and Milestones Introduction
This document outlines the phased development approach for DreamWeaver. Our strategy prioritizes building the foundational AI core and its unique integration with the Polygon blockchain within the initial 6-month phase (Phase 2). This core system serves as the validated foundation upon which the full gameplay vision and ecosystem will be built in subsequent phases. Phase Overview
Phase 1: Genesis & Strategy (Completed): Defined the core vision, established the key pillars (Emergent AI, Gameplay Integration, Polygon Anchoring, Evolving Identity), designed the hybrid architecture, developed initial smart contracts, and formulated the strategic development plan.
Phase 2: Foundational Prototype Development (Months 1-6 - Current Focus): Build and demonstrate the core AI processing loop, integrate verifiable AI milestone/journal anchoring on Polygon (Amoy Testnet), develop foundational DreamSoul representation, and create a basic demonstration interface. Goal: Validate Core Loop & On-Chain AI Verification.
Phase 3: Gameplay & AI Expansion (Post-Phase 2): Implement core gameplay mechanics (Wisp system, combat, node exploration, rune system), integrate gameplay feedback into the AI loop, develop the full DreamSoul evolution system, scale AI infrastructure, and prepare for mainnet launch.
Phase 4: Ecosystem Growth & Research (Long-Term): Expand gameplay features (advanced nodes, realms, social features), refine AI capabilities (self-reflection, goal adaptation), implement decentralized governance, foster community development, and publish research findings based on the AI's verifiable evolution.
Phase 2: Foundational Prototype Development (Months 1-6)
Phase Goal: Deliver a functional prototype demonstrating the core DreamWeaver AI loop processing user dreams, evolving based on internal metrics (simulated), executing basic AI-driven actions within the knowledge graph, and verifiably anchoring its evolutionary milestones and journal entries on the Polygon Amoy Testnet.
Key Deliverables (End of Month 6):
D1: Deployed & Verified Core Contracts: DreamWeaverGraph.sol, DreamWeaverJournal.sol, and a basic DreamNFT.sol (representing DreamSoul) on Polygon Amoy.
D2: Functional AI Backend Service: Running Python DreamWeaverEntity application integrating Neo4j, MongoDB Atlas Vector Search, and basic GNN/DRL inference capabilities, processing dreams via API.
D3: Working AI-Polygon Integration: Demonstrated anchoring of AI state hashes via DreamWeaverGraph.updateGraphState and AI journal entries via DreamWeaverJournal.addEntry on Amoy, orchestrated by the backend Web3Interface.
D4: Basic Demonstration Frontend: Web interface for dream submission (text + emotion) and viewing basic AI status (/nexus/status endpoint) with links to anchored PolygonScan transactions.
D5: Technical Documentation: Comprehensive MkDocs site detailing the Phase 2 architecture, AI loop, contract interactions, and API.
D6: Demonstration Video & Presentation: Recorded demo showcasing the core loop: Dream Submission -> AI Processing -> KG Update -> Milestone/Journal Anchoring on PolygonScan.
D7: Phase 2 Completion Report: Detailed report outlining work completed, challenges faced, resource utilization, metrics achieved, and the refined roadmap for Phase 3.
Month-by-Month Milestones (Phase 2):
Month 1: Infrastructure & Data Foundation
M1.1: Finalize Neo4j schema for core entities.
M1.2: Set up managed Neo4j & MongoDB Atlas instances.
M1.3: Refine Neo4jKnowledgeGraph class.
M1.4: Refine MongoDBVectorStore class.
M1.5: Establish project environment, CI/CD basics.
Checkpoint: Backend infrastructure ready; data storage classes functional.
Month 2: AI Core Loop & API Integration
M2.1: Implement feature engineering for GNN/DRL state.
M2.2: Integrate GNN inference step into DreamWeaverEntity.step().
M2.3: Integrate DRL action selection and replay buffer push into step().
M2.4: Implement and test dream processing API endpoint.
M2.5: Implement basic AI Mood updates.
Checkpoint: Backend service processes dreams, updates KG/VS, AI selects basic actions.
Month 3: Polygon Integration & Emergence V1
M3.1: Deploy/Verify core contracts on Polygon Amoy.
M3.2: Implement Web3Interface for Amoy interaction.
M3.3: Integrate on-chain anchoring for AI milestones and journals.
M3.4: Implement basic AI evolution logic (Levels 1-2).
M3.5: Implement 2-3 basic KG-modifying AI actions.
Checkpoint: AI milestones/journals anchored on Amoy (D1, D3 part met). Basic evolution/action demonstrable.
Month 4: Frontend Demo & API Refinement
M4.1: Develop basic web frontend for dream submission.
M4.2: Connect frontend to backend API.
M4.3: Implement /nexus/status API and display basic AI info/PolygonScan links on frontend.
M4.4: Initial refinement of DRL reward simulation.
M4.5: Populate technical documentation site (D5).
Checkpoint: Core user interaction and AI status visualization functional (D4 part met).
Month 5: Integration Testing, Demo Prep, Documentation
M5.1: End-to-end testing of the core loop.
M5.2: Debugging and refinement of AI, KG, API, and Polygon interactions.
M5.3: Plan, script, and record demonstration video (D6). Prepare presentation.
M5.4: Complete technical documentation (D5). Update project descriptions.
M5.5: Draft Phase 2 Completion Report (D7).
Checkpoint: System stable for demo; documentation comprehensive for Phase 2 scope.
Month 6: Finalization & Phase 3 Planning
M6.1: Finalize demo video and presentation (D6).
M6.2: Complete and review Phase 2 Completion Report (D7).
M6.3: Ensure code repository is clean, commented, documented.
M6.4: Package all deliverables for stakeholder review.
M6.5: Refine detailed plan and priorities for Phase 3 based on Phase 2 findings.
Checkpoint: All Phase 2 deliverables completed and ready for review.
Future Phases Roadmap (Outline)
Phase 3: Gameplay & AI Expansion (Post-Phase 2):
Implement core gameplay loops (Wisps, combat, nodes, runes).
Integrate gameplay feedback into AI learning.
Implement full DreamSoul evolution system.
Scale AI infrastructure & optimize training.
Develop expanded game client.
Initiate closed alpha/beta testing.
Phase 4: Ecosystem Growth & Research (Long-Term):
Deploy to Polygon Mainnet.
Expand gameplay content & social features.
Implement decentralized governance.
Develop AR features.
Introduce marketplace integration.
Refine AI to higher evolution levels.
Publish research findings.
Success Metrics (Phase 2)
Technical Indicators:
Successful deployment & verification of D1 contracts on Polygon Amoy.
Demonstrable anchoring of ≥10 unique AI milestone hashes on Amoy.
Demonstrable anchoring of ≥5 unique AI journal entries on Amoy.
Successful processing of ≥100 test dream inputs.
AI Entity reaching Evolution Level 1+.
Stable operation of backend services during testing.
Prototype Functionality:
Functional demonstration frontend for dream submission and status viewing (D4).
Clear demonstration of the core AI loop and Polygon anchoring in video/presentation (D6).
Documentation & Reporting:
Completion of comprehensive technical documentation for Phase 2 scope (D5).
Completion of detailed Phase 2 Completion Report (D7).
Milestone Review Process
Internal Evaluation: Rigorous weekly/bi-weekly reviews of progress against monthly milestones, including code reviews and integration testing by the core team.
Stakeholder Validation: Formal review checkpoints based on delivered components (e.g., end of Month 3 for basic integration, end of Month 6 for full prototype) and reports presented to advisors and key stakeholders.
Adjustment Methodology: Iterative adjustments to milestone details based on technical findings, ensuring the overall Phase 2 goal and core deliverables remain the focus.
Reporting Strategy: Regular progress updates communicated to stakeholders, culminating in the comprehensive Phase 2 Completion Report.