jeffro256 submits CCS proposal for Carrot/FCMP++ dev work in Q4 2025

jeffro256¹ has submitted a new CCS proposal² looking to continue working full-time on Carrot³ development - Monero’s main addressing protocol post-FCMP++ - for 3 months (Q4 2025):

The last quarter we launched the FCMP++ Alpha Stressnet. It has generally been a huge success, showing that the node can handle a reasonable level of FCMP++ stress while still revealing a large swath of improvements to make. [..] In the following quarter, I want to continue on this journey.

Total funding proposed: 96 XMR.

ETA: ~3 months.

Proposed work overview

• Support new unbiased hash-to-point in the Carrot code
• Make some misc code changes to Carrot code to better match the spec
• Research/review/reach consensus/implement scaling changes
• Begin soliciting Carrot core implementation audits
• Help launch FCMP++ Beta Stressnet with consensus / addressing protcol changes
• Solicit help for multisig implementations of Carrot
• Help out with the FCMP++ integration

jeffro256 has contributed 125 merged commits⁴ to the Monero core repository, worked on the Seraphis migration project in 2023/2024⁵, and also wrote up the Carrot specification³ for formal auditing⁶ and implementation⁷.

It is worth noting that the dev has recently completed the final milestone for their previous CCS proposal⁸.

To read, share your feedback, ask questions and support this proposal, consult !625².

This is an ongoing story and the report will be updated when new information is available.