Road Map and Use of Funds

Having outlined the what and how of Play AI, we now present the when – a clear roadmap of our plans for the next 18–24 months, along with how we intend to utilize the funds raised to achieve each milestone. Our roadmap is designed to deliver key product milestones that are not only technical achievements but also expected to drive token value growth by boosting platform utility and user adoption.

Roadmap (Q3 2025 – Q4 2027)

Q3 2025 – Product hardening and ZINO integration

Stable mainnet release of Play AI poker training platform with real ZINO flow (payments, rewards, staking).

Full integration of dNFT agents: minting, upgrading and basic secondary marketplace.

SDK / API v1 for external developers to connect games and data sources.

Initial community and ecosystem programs launched with clear KPIs (active users, trained agents, volume of games played).

Q4 2025 – Public launch and ecosystem ignition

Official global launch of Play AI as a production product, positioned as an AI gaming and decision-training platform ready for users and partners.

Regular Texas Hold’em AI tournaments with on-chain rewards, dNFT prizes and ZINO based prize pools.

Expanded liquidity and listings for ZINO on selected centralized and decentralized exchanges.

First governance processes: simple votes on reward parameters and ecosystem grants, using ZINO as the voting token.

H1 2026 – Multi game support and data layer

Addition of at least one new training environment beyond poker (for example, a strategy or trading simulation) to show that Play AI is not limited to a single game.

SDK / API v2 with better documentation, test environment and examples so third-party teams can plug in their own games and agents.

Launch of a private beta for the decision data layer: anonymized in-game decisions exposed through APIs for research and B2B pilots.

Release of a lightweight mobile companion app for tracking agents, rewards and governance proposals.

H2 2026 – Scaling users and first B2B products

First commercial integrations with gaming studios, platforms or Web3 projects using Play AI as an embedded AI layer (white-label or co-branded).

Introduction of B2B pricing and subscription plans where ZINO is used as the primary settlement and discount mechanism.

Regional growth strategy: localization of the interface, local communities and partner programs in key regions (for example, Europe, Latin America, Asia).

Treasury and governance framework v1.0: published rules for how ecosystem and community pools are used, plus regular transparency reports.

Q1–Q2 2027 – Diversification and DAO maturity

Expansion into at least one non-gaming domain that fits the same MCDM logic (for example, decision training for finance or operations scenarios).

More parameters moved under DAO control: parts of grants, listings, partnership priorities and key protocol settings.

Targeting operational breakeven where platform revenues (fees, B2B deals) cover core operating costs, and treasury is used mainly for growth.

Q3–Q4 2027 – Long term growth and ecosystem flywheel

Broad third-party ecosystem of games, verticals and tools built on top of Play AI SDK and data layer.

Regular flagship events (global AI agent championships, hackathons) that support brand and continuous user acquisition.

Ongoing refinement of AI models, training engine and blockchain mechanics without changing the core tokenomics assumptions, to keep the system predictable for long term holders and partners.

Funds raised through private rounds, public token sales and any additional financing will be allocated across several core areas. These allocations are consistent with the tokenomics and the long term structure of the Community, Ecosystem, Investor, Foundation and Team pools.

Development (Product & Tech): ~40%

This covers salaries and fees for core developers, AI/ML engineers, product managers and security specialists, as well as infrastructure (compute for training, storage, node operation and monitoring) and external smart contract / security audits. Given that Play AI combines a real-time AI training engine, blockchain layer and dNFT mechanics, development remains the largest cost center in the first years.

Marketing & Community: ~20%

Includes user acquisition, brand and PR, content production, tournaments and events, community support, and non-token community costs (design, merchandise, production of educational materials). While most on-chain incentives (rewards, airdrops, tournaments) come from the Community and Ecosystem token pools, fiat marketing spend is still required to reach mainstream users and partners and to support the brand around ZINO.

Partnerships, Ecosystem and Listings: ~15%

Covers business development, partner integrations and part of the cost of listings and liquidity. This includes travel and meetings where necessary, technical work on integrations with exchanges, gaming platforms or infrastructure providers, as well as market-making and liquidity support. Uplisting to strong exchanges and sustaining healthy order books, including the planned listing budget of at least 600 000 USD, is funded partly from fiat reserves and partly from the Ecosystem and Treasury token allocations.

Operations, Legal & Compliance: ~10%

Day-to-day operations (management, finance, HR, tools and services), accounting, legal and compliance. This also includes ongoing legal opinions on the status of ZINO in key jurisdictions, KYC/AML providers, corporate governance costs in Panama and any required registrations or licenses as regulations evolve.

Reserve / Contingency: ~15%

A flexible buffer held to extend runway, support the project in adverse market conditions and avoid forced sales of treasury tokens at unfavorable prices. The reserve can also be used to co-finance strategic opportunities that were not foreseen at the time of planning, subject to internal governance and, at a later stage, DAO oversight.

Milestones Critical for ZINO Value Growth

We see several key milestones and phases that are most important for the long-term value of ZINO:

Token Generation Event (TGE) and Initial Listings Launch of ZINO with an initial circulating supply of 8% and listings on selected exchanges. At this stage the focus is on sufficient liquidity, transparent tokenomics and clean technical execution. A well-prepared TGE and listing strategy, supported by the allocated listing budget, sets the initial market reference for ZINO and establishes trust.

Stable Product Launch with Real Utility The point where users continuously need ZINO to access AI agents, training environments, dNFT upgrades and platform features, and where they can also earn ZINO through meaningful contributions. Growing metrics such as monthly active users, number of trained agents, volume of games played and on-chain transactions become the main drivers of demand.

Ecosystem and Partnership Growth Each integration with a game studio, platform or Web3 project that uses Play AI as an AI layer, and each B2B client that pays for access to the decision data layer, increases the practical use of the platform and expands the ZINO demand base. Publicly visible partnerships act as both validation and distribution channels.

Expansion of Use Cases and Data Layer As Play AI moves beyond poker into additional game types and decision domains, and the decision data layer matures into a reusable asset, the addressable market grows. More domains and more types of participants (players, developers, companies, data buyers) mean more independent reasons to hold and use ZINO.

Governance and Treasury Discipline When holders see that ZINO gives a real voice in shaping the roadmap, incentives and use of Community and Ecosystem pools, the token becomes not only a utility for access but also an instrument of coordination. Clear rules, published reports and predictable unlocks/treasury actions reduce uncertainty and support long-term confidence.

Critical Mass and Sustainable Revenue Reaching a stage where the platform has a large active user base, recurring B2C and B2B revenues and a self-sustaining economy is the strongest fundamental driver. At that point ZINO is tied to an operating network with real cash flows and usage rather than pure speculation, making it more attractive for long-term holders and institutional participants.

The roadmap and capital allocation remain flexible: if market conditions or community decisions require adjustments, we will adapt the sequence and intensity of investments. The core principle is unchanged: deliver a working, enjoyable product, grow real usage and ecosystems around it, and use ZINO as the connective tissue for access, incentives and governance.