add 2026 Floresta tech strategy and roadmap by csgui · Pull Request #910 · getfloresta/Floresta

csgui · 2026-03-20T13:42:37Z

This PR introduces the Floresta 2026 Technical Strategy & Roadmap as a public-facing markdown document.

It provides contributors and the community with a clear overview of the project's vision, strategic themes, and high-level priorities for the year.

Acknowledgment required: this commit must be reviewed and approved by the Floresta core team before merging.

jaoleal · 2026-03-20T15:19:46Z

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Davidson-Souza · 2026-03-25T12:19:56Z

Wdyt about linking to this on README?

Davidson-Souza · 2026-03-25T15:50:27Z

@csgui could you please gpg sign your commit?

luisschwab · 2026-03-25T16:03:23Z

@csgui could you please gpg sign your commit?

Yes, we will add a CI check for that in the near future: #900

csgui · 2026-03-25T16:05:29Z

I did a rebase interactive and commits were not signed :-\ signed.

Davidson-Souza · 2026-03-25T16:49:55Z

@csgui could you please gpg sign your commit?

Yes, we will add a CI check for that in the near future: #900

I also can't merge it if it's not signet. Branch protection rules, gh simply refuses to merge.

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luisschwab · 2026-03-25T16:51:30Z

doc/roadmap-2026.md

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+## Governance & Scope
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+This document reflects the current technical direction proposed by the Floresta core team. We value quality and transparency during our process and this will be the primary place to follow roadmap latest updates.


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This document reflects the current technical direction proposed by the Floresta core team. We value quality and transparency during our process and this will be the primary place to follow roadmap latest updates.

This document reflects the current technical direction proposed by the Floresta core team. We value quality and transparency during our process and this will be the primary place to follow all updates regarding our roadmap.

luisschwab · 2026-03-25T16:52:35Z

doc/roadmap-2026.md

+- External contributors are encouraged to:
+  - Provide feedback
+  - Propose ideas
+  - Contribute implementations aligned with the strategic themes and roadmap


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- Contribute implementations aligned with the strategic themes and roadmap

- Make contributions aligned with the roadmap and strategic themes

luisschwab · 2026-03-25T16:53:57Z

doc/roadmap-2026.md

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+## Vision
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+Floresta is a lightweight, embeddable Bitcoin client designed for applications and users that require strong validation guarantees without the operational overhead of traditional full nodes.


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Floresta is a lightweight, embeddable Bitcoin client designed for applications and users that require strong validation guarantees without the operational overhead of traditional full nodes.

Floresta is a lightweight and embeddable Bitcoin client designed for applications and users that require strong validation guarantees but cannot accommodate the operational overhead of traditional full nodes in their use case.

luisschwab · 2026-03-25T16:54:54Z

doc/roadmap-2026.md

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+Modularity is validated through real integrations with ecosystem tools.
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+Floresta aims to be a **production-grade alternative to Bitcoin Core** for lightweight, application-focused use cases, while maintaining strong guarantees around correctness and security.


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Floresta aims to be a **production-grade alternative to Bitcoin Core** for lightweight, application-focused use cases, while maintaining strong guarantees around correctness and security.

Floresta aims to be a **production-grade alternative to Bitcoin Core** for lightweight, application-focused use cases, while maintaining strong guarantees when it comes to consensus and security.

luisschwab · 2026-03-25T16:55:30Z

doc/roadmap-2026.md

+5. **Testing & Validation**
+6. **Community Adoption & User Experience**
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+## Roadmap 2026


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## Roadmap 2026

## 2026 Roadmap

luisschwab · 2026-03-25T16:55:50Z

doc/roadmap-2026.md

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+## Roadmap 2026
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+> This section reflects the current priorities identified for each strategic theme to be worked on throughout 2026 and can be refined as work progresses.


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> This section reflects the current priorities identified for each strategic theme to be worked on throughout 2026 and can be refined as work progresses.

> This section reflects the current priorities identified for each strategic theme to be worked on throughout 2026, and can be refined as work progresses.

luisschwab · 2026-03-25T16:56:03Z

doc/roadmap-2026.md

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+> This section reflects the current priorities identified for each strategic theme to be worked on throughout 2026 and can be refined as work progresses.
+>
+> Workstreams and quarterly efforts addressing these initiatives are detailed on the [Project board](https://github.com/orgs/getfloresta/projects/2).


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> Workstreams and quarterly efforts addressing these initiatives are detailed on the [Project board](https://github.com/orgs/getfloresta/projects/2).

> Workstreams and quarterly efforts addressing these initiatives are detailed on the [Project Board](https://github.com/orgs/getfloresta/projects/2).

luisschwab · 2026-03-25T16:56:37Z

doc/roadmap-2026.md

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+### Testing & Validation
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+- Establish comprehensive testing strategies (unit, integration, fuzzing)


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- Establish comprehensive testing strategies (unit, integration, fuzzing)

- Establish comprehensive testing strategies (unit, integration and fuzzing)

luisschwab · 2026-03-25T16:57:10Z

README.md

+- Community Adoption & User Experience
+
+For the full 2026 roadmap and ongoing priorities, see [doc/roadmap-2026.md](doc/roadmap-2026.md).
+Active workstreams are tracked on the [Project board](https://github.com/orgs/getfloresta/projects/2).


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Active workstreams are tracked on the [Project board](https://github.com/orgs/getfloresta/projects/2).

Active workstreams are tracked on the [Project Board](https://github.com/orgs/getfloresta/projects/2).

csgui · 2026-03-25T17:34:22Z

Addressed comments from @luisschwab

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jaoleal · 2026-03-25T18:54:07Z

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negrelle · 2026-03-28T01:21:27Z

doc/roadmap-2026.md

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+> This section reflects the current priorities identified for each strategic theme to be worked on throughout 2026, and can be refined as work progresses.
+>
+> Workstreams and quarterly efforts addressing these initiatives are detailed on the [Project Board](https://github.com/orgs/getfloresta/projects/2).


Got a 404 page from this link

this link is available to the Floresta team for now.

negrelle · 2026-03-28T01:23:54Z

README.md

+- Community Adoption & User Experience
+
+For the full 2026 roadmap and ongoing priorities, see [doc/roadmap-2026.md](doc/roadmap-2026.md).
+Active workstreams are tracked on the [Project Board](https://github.com/orgs/getfloresta/projects/2).


this link is available to the Floresta team for now.

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csgui requested review from Davidson-Souza, JoseSK999, jaoleal, luisschwab and moisesPompilio March 20, 2026 13:42

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		## Governance & Scope

		This document reflects the current technical direction proposed by the Floresta core team. We value quality and transparency during our process and this will be the primary place to follow roadmap latest updates.

	- Contribute implementations aligned with the strategic themes and roadmap
	- Make contributions aligned with the roadmap and strategic themes


		## Vision

		Floresta is a lightweight, embeddable Bitcoin client designed for applications and users that require strong validation guarantees without the operational overhead of traditional full nodes.

	Floresta is a lightweight, embeddable Bitcoin client designed for applications and users that require strong validation guarantees without the operational overhead of traditional full nodes.
	Floresta is a lightweight and embeddable Bitcoin client designed for applications and users that require strong validation guarantees but cannot accommodate the operational overhead of traditional full nodes in their use case.


		Modularity is validated through real integrations with ecosystem tools.

		Floresta aims to be a production-grade alternative to Bitcoin Core for lightweight, application-focused use cases, while maintaining strong guarantees around correctness and security.


		## Roadmap 2026

		> This section reflects the current priorities identified for each strategic theme to be worked on throughout 2026 and can be refined as work progresses.

	> Workstreams and quarterly efforts addressing these initiatives are detailed on the [Project board](https://github.com/orgs/getfloresta/projects/2).
	> Workstreams and quarterly efforts addressing these initiatives are detailed on the [Project Board](https://github.com/orgs/getfloresta/projects/2).


		### Testing & Validation

		- Establish comprehensive testing strategies (unit, integration, fuzzing)

	Active workstreams are tracked on the [Project board](https://github.com/orgs/getfloresta/projects/2).
	Active workstreams are tracked on the [Project Board](https://github.com/orgs/getfloresta/projects/2).

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