Cardano Island: The Road(map) Ahead!

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Welcome to Cardano Island, where the fusion of virtual landscapes and blockchain technology creates a unique and immersive experience. As we look forward, our roadmap outlines the exciting phases of development and delivery that will transform Cardano Island into a thriving metaverse.

Each phase will introduce new features, regions, and opportunities for players to explore, interact, and engage with this vibrant virtual world.

Cardano Island Roadmap: Phase 1

Phase 1: Late 2024 — South Valley Area

The South Valley Area is the first region to be delivered, featuring serene landscapes and a strong community spirit. Nestled in the southern part of the island, South Valley is known for its rolling hills, lush green valleys, and charming suburban neighborhoods. This peaceful environment fosters a tight-knit community with frequent local events and activities.

Features:

Partner Buildings (Skyscrapers): Partners like Viva, Vanar, Shelby, and more will have skyscrapers with CTAs, offering unique interactions and engagement opportunities. These buildings make the experience more gamified, providing chances for amazing quests and interactive experiences.
Cribs: Personalize your cribs from the exterior to stand out. Use your Cardano Summit 2021 experience to showcase and shine with unique designs and facades.
Roads: Experience stunning road networks with scenic views, tunnels, underpasses, and overpasses. The intricate road system enhances the driving experience, making travel across South Valley a visual delight.
Vehicles: Drive all available Cardano Island vehicles, each with unique features and designs. Cruise across the South Valley, enjoy the views, and discover the beauty of the first region.
Avatars: Integrate your Maians avatars, enhancing your virtual presence with customizable merchandise. Support your favorite sports teams, rock your project’s merch, and more.
Ads: Purchase ad spaces for your projects, games, and collections on various ad panels throughout the island. Imagine seeing your NFT Collection advertised across numerous panels in the South Valley.
Sports Stadiums & Teams: Engage with your South Valley teams and enjoy immersive sports experiences at state-of-the-art stadiums. Expect an immersive experience with social interactions, support your team, become a sponsor, follow games and tournaments in Discord with play-by-play text live commentary, and much more.

Cardano Island will offer a vast array of sports action and activities. Whether you’re into soccer, American football, basketball, tennis, golf, or combat sports, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy the thrill of live text based games, support your favorite teams, and participate in exciting tournaments and events.

Future Phases of Development

Phase 2: First Half 2025 — Central Nexus Area

The addition of the Central Nexus Area will include new quests, events, on-chain resources and enhanced transportation options like scooters and skateboards. Expect the introduction of NPCs, new shops, additional sports teams and stadiums, and modern buildings. Participate in dynamic events and challenges.

Phase 3: Second Half 2025 — East Shore

East Shore expansion will offer new teams and stadiums, expanded quests, mini-games, and a beautiful nature park with animals. Enjoy the coastal lifestyle with new buildings and engaging activities.

Phase 4: First Half 2026 — North Ridge

North Ridge addition will introduce planes, yachts, condo towers, and a marina. Explore the airstrip and hangar, new teams and stadiums, and luxurious new buildings.

Phase 5: Second Half 2026 and Beyond — Whole Map Development

This phase will focus on finalizing the rural area connecting the entire map into one playground, establishing the central hub, Cardano Island HQ, and an academy. Comprehensive development will unify the island, offering a cohesive and engaging virtual environment.

Conclusion

Cardano Island’s roadmap is designed to create a dynamic and immersive virtual world, blending gaming with real economic principles. Our phased approach ensures ongoing development, with each phase building upon the last to offer new features and experiences. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to evolve and expand Cardano Island, creating a vibrant and thriving metaverse for all users.