# Roadmap As blockchain technology establishes itself as core infrastructure across various industries, there is growing demand not only for technical implementation but also for services that users can actually experience, along with a stable network environment. Particularly in areas with high-volume traffic such as gaming, content, and data, a technical foundation that simultaneously satisfies the transparency and efficiency of blockchain has become essential. Metadium defines 2026 as 'the year of real-world use case expansion,' focusing on launching blockchain services in which users can directly participate, and strengthening network infrastructure capable of accommodating more projects. Through this, we aim to expand the utility of the Metadium ecosystem and further solidify our competitiveness as a sustainable blockchain platform. ### Phase 1 - Launch of Game Tournament Platform MetaArena Metadium will launch MetaArena, a blockchain-based game tournament platform. MetaArena enables game developers to host tournaments by integrating an SDK, while users participate using META tokens and receive prizes based on their performance. Prize distribution is processed automatically through smart contracts, and score verification is handled on the server side, making manipulation impossible. By leveraging blockchain technology, MetaArena addresses the issues that have long persisted in conventional game tournaments, including opaque prize management, the possibility of score manipulation, and the high infrastructure costs faced by developers. The entire process, from participation to prize claim, is transparently recorded on-chain. ### Phase 2 - Network Upgrade (Hardfork + Blob Integration) Metadium plans to carry out a network upgrade to ensure that more projects and ecosystem participants can be onboarded in a stable manner. The core of this upgrade is the integration of Blob, a technology that enables blockchains to handle large-scale data more efficiently. This will provide an environment in which a wider range of projects can build their services on top of Metadium. Applying Blob to the network requires a Hardfork, which involves modifying the core rules of the network and is an essential procedure for the stable operation of new features. Through this upgrade, Metadium will evolve into a more scalable blockchain infrastructure. Metadium will continue to expand its presence in the global market through real-world blockchain services and infrastructure enhancement. Building on verified use cases in user-participatory areas such as gaming and content, we will explore opportunities for collaboration with diverse industries and establish ourselves as a globally competitive platform with a stable and scalable blockchain network. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.metadium.com/en/metadium-info/roadmap.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.