Last updated March 9, 2026

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This is a prospective roadmap, which can change. If the Lord points and says, “do this” or “do that” and if it differs from this roadmap, I will follow where the Lord leads and not what I thought I should create.

The content came from a long conversation back and forth with Claude AI, so if something looks and feels like AI, it’s because AI brought the structure and formatting to the content that I brought.

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The path from curated directory → dynamic platform with sustainable revenue.

Phase 1: Foundation (Critical Path)

✅ 1.1 Auth System

The unlock for everything else. Without auth, you can't let vendors claim apps, gate paid features, track users, or sell anything.

Decision point: Bknd vs Clerk

• Clerk: faster ship, Kit integration, Stripe built-in
• Bknd: deeper control, aligns with Heartwood work

Recommendation: Ship with whatever unblocks you fastest. Don't let this decision delay the roadmap by months.

Enables:

• Vendor claiming apps
• User accounts for testimonies
• Bad actor moderation
• Subscription billing

1.2 "I Use This" + Testimonies

Simple social proof without vendor dependency. More mission-aligned than generic star ratings.

Features: