# 5.1 Milestones **· Ecosystem expansion period: 2023. 3Q**\ After the initial listing on the exchange, the Baby Shark team will expand the platform ecosystem, establish strategic partnerships, and focus on attracting various users, developers, and creators. This includes events and initiatives to support games and applications of other companies and encourage user participation and platform growth. **· ALPHA: 2023.4Q**\ By providing access to a limited version of Baby Shark platform to anonymous tester group, the alpha release allows them to explore the metaverse, participate in basic activities, and provide feedback for improvements. **· BETA: 2024. 2Q**\ Beta release disclosed Baby Shark platform for a bigger user group. At this stage, additional features, such as social interactions, game experiences, and decentralized marketplace, will be introduced. **· GRAND OPEN: 2024. 4Q**\ Grand open means the official launch of the Baby Shark platform to the public. All users can use all features, including virtual land ownership, decentralized governance, and user-defined content. **· CONTINUOUS INNOVATION: 2025.1Q**\ As the Baby Shark platform grows, the team will be committed to continuous improvement and innovation. By regularly introducing new features, improvements, and optimization, we will keep Baby Shark metaverse at the forefront of technological advancements and meet user expectations. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://bsuniverse.gitbook.io/babysharkuniverse/baby-shark-universe/roadmap/5.1-milestones.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.