ZKPay Development Roadmap

ZKPay Roadmap

Phase 1 — Foundation of Privacy

Objective: Build the cryptographic and structural backbone of the ZKPay network.

• Research & development of zkPayroll Proofs

• Design of X402 Bridge Layer architecture

• Smart contract audit framework & testnet deployment

• Prototype payroll demo for multi-wallet salary disbursement

• Strategic partnerships with HR tech and payment providers

• Launch of official website & ZKPay documentation hub

Outcome: A fully functional testnet version of ZKPay showcasing privacy-preserving salary payments powered by zero-knowledge proofs.

Phase 2 — Integration & Expansion

Objective: Enable real-world integration and prepare the network for enterprise adoption.

• Launch of ZKPay SDK for HR and payroll platforms

• Integration with Deel, Remote, BambooHR, and DAO tooling

• Rollout of zk-KYC Compliance Modules for selective jurisdictions

• Partnership onboarding with on/off-ramp providers via X402 APIs

• Expansion to multiple EVM-compatible chains (Ethereum L2, Base, Polygon)

• Community & ecosystem developer grants to build ZKPay integrations

Outcome: Enterprises and DAOs can now integrate ZKPay directly into their payroll stacks — achieving borderless, compliant, and private salary infrastructure.

Phase 3 — Mainnet & Governance

Objective: Decentralize governance, strengthen liquidity, and launch the mainnet.

• ZKPay Mainnet Launch with cross-border stablecoin settlements

• Introduction of ZKP Token Utility for governance, staking, and gas rebates

• Deployment of Payroll Proof Explorer — public zk verification dashboard

• Establishment of ZKPay DAO for protocol evolution and upgrade voting

• Cross-chain interoperability with LayerZero & Axelar bridges

• Onboard NGOs, remote enterprises, and global freelancer platforms

Outcome: ZKPay evolves into a fully operational decentralized payroll network, governed by the community and trusted by enterprises worldwide.

Phase 4 — Global Payroll Layer

Objective: Transform ZKPay into the universal private payroll standard.

• Launch of ZKPay Global Payroll Network (GPN) supporting 100+ countries

• Fiat settlement layer expansion through licensed financial partners

• Integration with DAO treasuries and global workforce dApps

• Release of ZKPay Card (crypto-to-fiat payroll debit integration)

• Continuous upgrades to zkPayroll Proofs and compliance layers

• Begin development of AI-driven payroll analytics (privacy-respecting insights)

Outcome: ZKPay becomes the invisible, global payroll backbone of Web3 and traditional enterprises — where privacy, compliance, and speed coexist through cryptographic trust.