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When Will Telcoin Network Launch Its Mainnet? Current Status and Roadmap Breakdown

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Telcoin Network mainnet is expected to launch no earlier than Q1 2026. Here's a summary of the protocol's roadmap towards launch and current status.

UC Hope

January 29, 2026

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The launch of a blockchain mainnet represents the transition from controlled testing to permanent production use. For Telcoin, that transition carries additional weight because the network is designed to operate inside regulated telecommunications environments while supporting public blockchain functionality. As such, investors, developers, mobile network operators, and regulators have all asked the same question. When will the Telcoin Network mainnet go live?

Based on public documentation from its roadmap, this article explains the Telcoin Network's current testnet status, security posture, regulatory design history, and the realistic timeline for mainnet launch. 

Telcoin Network Roadmap Overview

The Telcoin Network roadmap outlines a milestone-based path to a decentralized Layer-1 blockchain integrated with global telecom infrastructure. The roadmap avoids fixed calendar dates. Progress depends on completing security audits, performance validation, compliance reviews, and validator onboarding.

The roadmap currently spans two active stages:

  • The Adiri public testnet phase is ongoing. 
  • The mainnet release occurs only after all testnet milestones, security tracks, and audits are complete. 

Based on current progress, the earliest expected mainnet launch window remains no earlier than Q1 2026.

Two architectural principles guide the roadmap. First telecom-grade reliability aligned with GSMA standards. Second compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine to support smart contracts, tooling, and interoperability.

What is the Purpose and Scope of The Adiri Public Testnet?

Adiri serves as the public testnet for the Telcoin Network. It allows developers, mobile network operators, ecosystem partners, validators plus community participants to interact with the network in a live environment without production risk.

Adiri exists for instability by design. Continuous upgrades, audits, refactors plus stress testing occur throughout the phase. This environment allows protocol components, governance logic, validator operations plus security assumptions to be tested under realistic conditions.

Adiri is the first point at which external validators, including mobile network operators, can provision nodes, observe network behavior, participate in governance, and prepare for future production roles upon the mainnet launch.

Adiri Phase Structure and Present Status

The active Adiri testnet phase is divided into three sequential stabilization phases. Each phase builds toward operational readiness required for mainnet launch.

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Adiri Release Phase snapshot showing all phases with status showing completed, In Progress, and in Queue

 

Phase One Core Setup Plus Security Baseline

Phase One, already completed, focuses on establishing a functional, secure foundation.

Key milestones, as shown in the snapshot, include:

  • Finalizing components for an open Cantina security competition
  • Deploying Telcoin Autonomous Organization-controlled validator nodes
  • Releasing a public block explorer
  • Demonstrating a proof-of-concept application.

After achieving these milestones, a four-week security assessment was conducted. This includes penetration testing, vulnerability analysis plus remediation planning.

Phase Two Hardening Plus Performance Validation

Phase Two addresses issues identified during the initial audits and strengthens production readiness. Some milestones have already been completed, some are in progress, and a few are in the queue. 

Completed milestones include patching security findings, enhancing test coverage, production-hardening the database read/write strategy, improving documentation, publishing the MiCA whitepaper, and improving async logging across all network nodes. 

Phase Three Decentralization Preparation

Phase Three focuses on final stabilization plus decentralization.

Here, Adiri integrates with the selected bridge solution, and Mobile network operators serve as validators. This step increases geographic distribution, regulatory alignment plus operational diversity across the validator set.

Completion of Phase Three signals readiness to transition toward mainnet security tracks.

Current Security Status

As of the latest update, no outstanding security patches remain. No critical, high, medium, low, or informational issues exist across public-facing interfaces or internal validator peer categories.

This status reflects continuous remediation throughout Adiri rather than a single audit snapshot. Security posture remains subject to change as new audits commence.

Road to Mainnet Timeline

The road to mainnet includes completing all Adiri phases and all mainnet security tracks. Each independent audit cycle typically spans two to three months. Scheduling review, remediation, plus retesting contribute to duration.

The first major audit cycle is nearing completion, while reparations for the second cycle continue. However, launch timing depends on audit outcomes rather than predetermined dates. The guiding principle remains consistent, and launch occurs when security meets the required standards.

Enterprise Readiness Through Telecom Integration

The Telcoin Network targets enterprise deployment across telecom, fintech, and adjacent sectors. By combining GSMA-aligned standards with EVM compatibility, the network supports scalable financial services delivered through mobile infrastructure.

Mobile network operators plus subsidiaries can deploy programmable financial services tailored to regional markets. Legacy telecom billing identity compliance systems integrate with blockchain execution layers. This approach supports payments, remittances, stablecoin issuance plus mobile financial products.

When Will Telcoin Mainnet Launch

Based on current progress, the Telcoin Network mainnet launch is expected no earlier than Q1 2026. This estimate reflects remaining audit cycles, security assessments, and infrastructure readiness, rather than marketing schedules.

The roadmap emphasizes security over speed. Many historical blockchain exploits resulted from rushed launches. Telcoin has adopted a milestone-based approach, with progress publicly visible in its development repositories.

Conclusion

The Telcoin Network roadmap reflects a methodical security-first approach to launching a telecom-integrated Layer 1 blockchain. Through the Adiri public testnet, the network validates validator operations, governance, security, and enterprise readiness under real-world conditions. Mainnet launch depends on a completed audit, hardened infrastructure, and onboarding of decentralized validators, rather than arbitrary deadlines.

As of early 2026, the network has resolved known security issues, completed major cryptographic components plus advanced infrastructure preparation. With remaining audit cycles underway, mainnet remains targeted for no earlier than Q1 2026. This timeline prioritizes reliability, compliance, and trust over speed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will the Telcoin mainnet launch?

The Telcoin Network mainnet is expected no earlier than Q1 2026, pending completion of security audits and infrastructure milestones.

What is Adiri in the Telcoin Network?

Adiri is the public testnet where validator developers and mobile network operators test the network under real-world conditions before the mainnet.

Who can become a Telcoin validator?

Validators are limited to GSMA Operator Members and approved subsidiaries to ensure regulatory compliance and telecom-grade reliability.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of BSCN. The information provided in this article is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice, or advice of any kind. BSCN assumes no responsibility for any investment decisions made based on the information provided in this article. If you believe that the article should be amended, please reach out to the BSCN team by emailing [email protected].

Author

UC Hope

UC holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics and has been a crypto researcher since 2020. UC was a professional writer before entering the cryptocurrency industry, but was drawn to blockchain technology by its high potential. UC has written for the likes of Cryptopolitan, as well as BSCN. He has a wide area of expertise, covering centralized and decentralized finance, as well as altcoins.

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