> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://forforest.gitbook.io/for/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://forforest.gitbook.io/for/for-en/roadmap/7.-roadmap-for-social-implementation.md). # 7. Roadmap for social implementation FoR will grow through the following three phases into an autonomous protocol that connects local communities with natural capital. ### Phase 1: MVP validation in a specific field (2026) In Phase 1, FoR is positioned as a “design project for money as social infrastructure,” and social experiments will begin within specific communities. Organizations and groups engaged in forest improvement and green space management will be invited as partners, and this phase will be treated as a “co-creation phase” in which we jointly validate, share, and report how FoR can solve challenges on the ground. At this stage, FoR will operate as points confined within the registered community and will not be exchangeable for external assets or legal tender. This restriction is both to focus on validating the technology and operations, and a design choice to keep legal compliance clearly defined. Centered on the following three points, we will develop unique applications while respecting the distinct characteristics of each region. **■ Development and Validation Scope** * Infrastructure development: Deploy smart contracts on Celo / Ethereum L2. * Validation of conditions for FoR utilization: Using participatory design methods, we will examine what kinds of actions should be defined as “actions that enrich the forest,” through what processes FoR should be issued and distributed most sustainably, and what goods, experiences, and services it should be exchangeable for. * Community formation: We will recruit partner communities that resonate with FoR and integrate with existing community management tools such as Toban. * Pilot operations: At urban hubs such as Comoris (Yoyogi-Uehara), we will begin recording real-world payments and care activities. * Optimization of initial parameters / UI improvements: We will monitor how the “10% circulation rate” and “status decay speed” affect user behavior and the velocity of currency circulation, and use accumulated data to optimize for the next phase. ### Phase 2: Ecosystem expansion and trust building (from 2027) Building on the operational track record established in Phase 1, we will transition to a phase with financial backing. Businesses and individuals will be able to participate in the FoR ecosystem by providing liquid assets such as ETH and JPYC. Specifically, in exchange for providing funds, participants are assumed to receive both tokens that can later be exchanged for liquid assets and FoR, which serves as proof of participation and contribution. A portion of the deposited funds will be managed through DeFi protocols and the resulting returns will be incorporated into the “Forest Regeneration Fund.” This creates a source of capital for redistributing funds to the people who care for the forest, without relying on external donations. In this phase, where FoR is connected to liquid assets, its legal characteristics will change. Prior to this transition, we will complete the necessary legal arrangements and implement the functions only after securing the required registrations and licenses, or by partnering with licensed entities. **■ Development and Validation Scope** * Identification and validation of exchange schemes. * Validation and improvement of the governance scheme. ### Phase 3: Autonomous governance and market integration (from 2029) Once sufficient circulation volume, usage track record, and fund scale have been established, FoR will aim to connect to secondary markets and transition to fully autonomous decentralized governance. However, FoR prioritizes being a “stable infrastructure that supports nature regeneration,” and does not plan to list for the purpose of short-term speculation. Even if listing is considered in the future, we will carefully select reliable methods such as an IEO (Initial Exchange Offering) as a means to comply with regulations and secure healthy liquidity. Moreover, FoR’s cautious stance toward the speculative aspects of value does not conflict with the asset allocation described in its economic design (Chapters 3 and 6). What we seek to build is value backed by substantive regenerative activity, not speculation; prudence and value formation are two sides of the same philosophy. Even in this phase, which looks toward autonomous decentralized operations and market integration, the provision of each function will be premised on compliance with the regulatory framework applicable at that time. Through the following three measures, we will work to establish stable liquidity and a long-term support base. * **Building a brand and fan community:** Holding and using FoR goes beyond mere economic activity; it becomes an “expression of identity” that signals commitment to nature regeneration. Through collaborations with like-minded brands, artists, and local projects, we will cultivate cultural value and build a base of support where people feel proud to hold FoR. * **Participation through lock-up:** Even after listing, we will introduce a mechanism whereby locking FoR for a certain period (staking) grants governance participation rights (such as fund allocation), thereby limiting the influence of speculative players seeking short-term gains. * **External integration of biodiversity credits:** Biodiversity credits issued on the basis of scientific evidence such as eDNA analysis will be brought on-chain and connected to global ESG investment markets and related ecosystems. This will enable the ecological value generated by the FoR economy to be objectively assessed and enhance the token’s value as a substantive backing asset (RWA). ### Regarding laws, regulations, and compliance The FoR protocol will prioritize compliance with domestic Japanese and international legal and regulatory frameworks, and will be operated as sustainable infrastructure. Accordingly, FoR functions and the scope of use will be gradually opened from the experimental stage, and the necessary licenses will be obtained in line with that process, or partnerships will be formed with licensed entities. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. 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