TELIP: Unified Web Presence – Research, UX & Prototyping Phase
Author: Nick (@bluelights)
Council: Platform Council – Developers / Miner Group
Background
Following the earlier TIP: Unified Web Presence for the Telcoin Ecosystem ( TIP: Unified Web Presence for the Telcoin Ecosystem ) (Now classified as a TELIP) the Platform Council has progressed discussions with an external design partner to help translate the proposal into a structured, validated plan.
The original TIP outlined the need to consolidate Telcoin’s fragmented web presence into a single, authoritative entry point under telcoin.network, with a clear and scalable subdomain model covering governance, developers, documentation, DeFi, and ecosystem resources.
This update is intended to share visibility with the community on how that vision is being approached, starting with a research-led foundation rather than moving directly into development.
Why Start with Research & Prototyping
As the ecosystem grows in visibility and complexity, moving straight into design or development without alignment increases the risk of rework and fragmentation.
Current challenges include:
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Multiple independent sites built at different times
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Inconsistent navigation and information structure
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Friction for developers, operators, partners, and new users
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No validated “front door” that clearly explains how the ecosystem fits together
In addition to user experience challenges, the current multi-domain structure also fragments search engine visibility. Content, authority, and inbound links are spread across several domains and subdomains, weakening overall SEO performance and making it harder for users, developers, and partners to discover authoritative Telcoin resources through organic search. A unified entry point allows search relevance, trust signals, and ecosystem narratives to be consolidated rather than diluted.
This phase focuses on defining and validating the structure first, so future work is built on a shared, approved foundation.
Scope of This Phase
This is a UX/UI Research & Prototyping phase, not a full website build.
1. Ecosystem Discovery & Audit
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Review of existing Telcoin Association web properties
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Identification of friction in key user journeys
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High-level benchmarking against comparable blockchain and payments ecosystems
2. Stakeholder & User Research
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Interviews with key Telcoin Association stakeholders
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Input from operators, developers, and ecosystem participants
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Alignment on governance constraints and success criteria
3. Unified Information Architecture
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Definition of a single primary entry point (
telcoin.network) -
Clear, role-based paths for:
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Developers
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Operators / validators
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Partners
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Investors
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General users
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A scalable subdomain model covering governance, forums, documentation, developer resources, and ecosystem content
4. Clickable High-Fidelity Prototype
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A working, clickable prototype (not just wireframes)
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Demonstrates navigation, hierarchy, and user flows
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Allows councils and stakeholders to experience the structure
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Used to validate direction before any development begins
5. Validation & Alignment
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Mid-phase review for early alignment
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End-of-phase review with council
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Produces an approved structural foundation for future phases
Timeline
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Duration: ~4 weeks
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Interim review: End of Week 2
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Final review: End of Week 4 (validated architecture + prototype)
This phase is intentionally short and focused, designed to de-risk later stages.
Costs (Indicative, Converted to USD)
Figures below are approximate conversions from GBP to USD and shared for transparency only.
UX/UI Research & Prototyping Phase
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Estimated effort: ~208 hours
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Approx. cost: $11,000 – $12,000 USD
Optional: Logo & Visual Identity Refresh
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Lightweight refinement aligned with the validated structure
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Approx. cost: ~$4,000 USD
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Optional and not required to proceed
Indicative Full Implementation Range (After Research, UX & Prototyping Phase)
Based on the validated structure and the complexity of the existing ecosystem, a high-level indicative range for a full implementation has been outlined:
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Estimated effort: ~1,400 – 1,800 hours
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Indicative range: ~$57,000 – $76,000 USD
Important clarifications:
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This is not a quote
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This is not being approved at this stage (Although the funds are for allocation)
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A fixed proposal would only follow once:
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The information architecture is approved
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Role-based user journeys are validated
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Technical and CMS decisions are confirmed
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Content scope across subdomains is agreed
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What This (Research, UX & Prototyping Phase) Does Not Do
To avoid scope confusion, this phase does not:
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Build or migrate live websites
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Lock in technical implementation choices
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Commit the Association to a full delivery contract
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Replace or redesign existing applications
Its sole purpose is clarity, alignment, and validation.
Why This Matters
This approach ensures:
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A single, coherent entry point for the ecosystem
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Council and community visibility before major spend
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Cleaner onboarding paths for developers and partners
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A structure that can scale without future fragmentation
In short: define once, build with confidence.
Next Steps
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Send to snapshot for council vote
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Complete the research and prototyping phase