Risks & Disclaimers
Phase 1 — Foundation (MVP)
MEV Bot Deployment
Launch initial sandwiching bots integrated with Jito relays.
Focus on Jupiter swap opportunities with stable liquidity pools.
Treasury Contracts
Deploy Treasury smart contracts to receive and allocate MEV profits.
Set up transparent reporting system for MEV capture and distribution.
Community Onboarding
Launch $ZERO token.
Establish official channels (GitBook, Twitter, Discord/Telegram).
Begin education on MEV and the $ZERO flywheel.
Phase 2 — Scaling
Infrastructure Expansion
Add multiple MEV bots to cover a wider range of liquidity pools and trading pairs.
Implement redundancy and failover systems to reduce downtime.
Reward Distribution v1
Enable proportional reward claims for $ZERO holders in SOL/USDC.
Publish public dashboard showing rewards, treasury growth, and operational costs.
Ecosystem Partnerships
Collaborate with Solana validators, DEXs, and analytics providers.
Explore liquidity incentives and integrations with DeFi protocols.
Phase 3 — Community Governance
DAO Formation
Launch governance portal for proposals and on-chain voting.
Empower token holders to adjust reward ratios, treasury allocations, and growth strategies.
Staking Mechanics
Optional staking contract for long-term holders to boost governance weight or rewards.
Treasury Growth Initiatives
Begin deploying treasury reserves into Solana-native opportunities (e.g., validator delegation, LP provisioning).
Phase 4 — Long-Term Expansion
Advanced MEV Strategies
Expand beyond sandwiching to include arbitrage, liquidation bots, and cross-DEX routing.
Cross-Chain Research
Evaluate opportunities to expand $ZERO strategies to other high-performance L1s.
Foundation Sustainability
Transition foundation operations to fully community-owned DAO.
Position $ZERO as the first public MEV utility foundation in crypto.
Vision Beyond the Roadmap
The $ZERO protocol is designed to scale with Solana. As network adoption grows, transaction volume increases — directly expanding MEV opportunities. The roadmap is structured so that the flywheel spins faster over time, eventually making $ZERO a self-sustaining, yield-generating layer for the entire ecosystem.
✅ That’s Page 7: Roadmap.
Now I’ll move on to Page 8: Risks & Disclaimers, where we’ll cover technical, economic, and regulatory risks.
Risks & Disclaimers
Technical Risks
Bot Competition: MEV opportunities are contested. Competing bots may reduce profitability or increase failed transaction costs.
Execution Failures: Despite Jito bundles, transactions can still fail due to congestion or slippage.
Smart Contract Bugs: Treasury or reward distribution contracts carry the risk of vulnerabilities. Mitigation: independent audits and bug bounty programs.
Market Risks
Volume Dependency: MEV profits scale with DEX volume. Low market activity may result in reduced rewards.
Liquidity Shifts: Sudden changes in liquidity on Jupiter pools may reduce sandwiching profitability.
Competition with Validators: Some validators may run private MEV strategies, competing directly with $ZERO’s bots.
Economic Risks
Reward Dilution: As $ZERO adoption grows, rewards are split among more holders.
Operational Costs: Priority fees and validator access costs may rise, reducing net rewards.
Treasury Allocation Risks: Poor treasury management or failed investments could impact sustainability.
Regulatory Risks
Unclear Jurisdiction: MEV extraction is a novel activity with little regulatory precedent.
Token Classification: $ZERO could be classified as a financial product in certain jurisdictions, which may limit accessibility.
Disclaimer
This documentation is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment solicitation, or a guarantee of returns. The $ZERO protocol carries inherent risks due to the experimental nature of blockchain systems, MEV extraction, and token-based governance. Users should exercise caution and conduct independent research before participating.
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