Proposal: Add project status and roadmap page (status/README.md) #447
Description
Summary
This proposal adds a new status/README.md file to the repository, giving the community a single page to see who's actively contributing, what's being worked on, what's blocked, and where the project is heading.
This is part of the broader repository reorganisation discussed here but is being proposed separately so it can be reviewed on its own merits.
Motivation
There's currently no central place in the repository that answers basic questions like:
- Who is actively working on Grin?
- What's being built right now?
- What's coming next?
This information is scattered across meeting notes, forum posts, and Telegram discussions. A dedicated status page makes it easy for contributors, users, and anyone curious about Grin to get a quick overview without digging through months of meeting logs.
Proposed Content
The full file is shown below. Key sections:
- Active Contributors - People currently contributing and their focus areas
- Current Projects - What's being built, who owns it, and current status
- Blockers & Issues - Known problems that need attention
- Roadmap - Three tiers (Current Focus / Next / Future Considerations) with no specific dates
status/README.md
Grin Project Status
Last updated: 2026-02-05
Active Contributors
| Name | Role | Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Ardocrat | Developer | GRIM wallet, PIBD sync, Android fixes, Windows CI, core bug fixes |
| Wiesche | Developer | UmbrelOS integration, Grin++ node, testnet, Docker builds, APIs/GUIs |
| Anynomous | Part-time Developer | Config issues, contract flow, code review |
| Marek | Part-time Developer | mimblewimble-py, Python node, Python Wallet |
| Wayne George | Project Management | Coordination, governance, testnet nodes |
| Ckeci | Project Management | Coordination, governance |
| John Tromp | Part-time Reviewer | Code review |
| David Burkett | Part-time Reviewer | Code review |
Current Projects
| Project | Status | Owner | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRIM Wallet | In Progress | @ardocrat | Cross-platform GUI wallet (Desktop, Android) |
| PIBD Sync Fix | PR Submitted | @ardocrat | Fix sync issues with bad peers (PR #3816) |
| UmbrelOS App | In Progress | @wiesche89 | Grin/Grin++ node for UmbrelOS - PR expected January 2026 |
| Windows CI/Installer | In Progress | @ardocrat | .msi builds with .slatepack extension support |
| Testnet Infrastructure | In Progress | @wiesche89 | Multi-arch Docker, DnsSeeder entries |
| mimblewimble-py | In Progress | @marekyggdrasil | Python implementation of the MimbleWimble protocol - wallet generation, slate transactions, cryptographic utilities (repo) |
| Stack Wallet (iOS) | Under Discussion | TBD | iOS wallet integration - community requested |
Blockers & Issues
- Lack of reviewers - Need more developers with merge access
- PIBD sync issues - Peers disconnecting during sync, needs debugging
- Low testnet peer count - Only ~5 peers available
Roadmap
Current Focus
- PIBD sync bug fixes (critical for stability)
- UmbrelOS integration finalisation
- Android camera/file sharing fixes in GRIM
- Windows .msi installer for easier installation
Next
- QR code linking between mobile wallet and Umbrel node
- Payment proofs implementation
- MultiSig wallet (RFC in progress)
- Stack Wallet iOS integration (pending funding decision)
Future Considerations
- ARTI/Tor bridge integration for better privacy in restricted regions
- Mwixnet on testnet
- Cuckatoo reference miner (funding request)
Recent Decisions
See Decision Log for the full history.
Meetings
- Meeting notes: meetings/
- Development meetings held bi-weekly in the GGC Telegram channel
END: status/README.md
Questions for Discussion
- Are any active contributors or projects missing from this list?
- Is the level of detail appropriate, or should any section be expanded/trimmed?
- How often should this page be updated - after each meeting, monthly, or on an ad-hoc basis?
- Should the roadmap include any additional items?