The Tiny Rock · Roadmap

What we’ve shipped, what we’re building next.

This is a running log of how The Tiny Rock is evolving. We keep it honest, simple, and focused on what you’ll actually feel as a reader — not the behind-the-scenes machinery.

Last updated: December 2025

ShippedIn progressPlanned

Recently shipped · Last 7 days

Fast improvements that make your experience calmer, clearer, and more consistent.

Shipped

Better reflections (more signal, less noise)

Reflections now do a better job highlighting thoughtful input and down-weighting low-effort spam — so the community stays useful and fair.

  • Cleaner, more consistent reflection experience.
  • Improved quality checks to protect the system.
  • More reliable scoring for rewards over time.

Note: We keep certain anti-gaming details private to protect fairness.

Shipped

Stronger moderation for names & community safety

We tightened safety rules so community-facing names and content remain respectful. The goal is simple: keep Tiny Rock welcoming and spam-resistant.

  • Clearer protections against harassment and abuse.
  • Safer public surfaces (like leaderboards and sharing).
  • Fewer unpleasant surprises.
Shipped

A smoother “wallet” experience

We improved the way your Training Points and activity history show up, so it’s easier to understand what you’ve done and what it means.

  • Cleaner activity history.
  • More consistent point tracking.
  • Better “at a glance” clarity.

Shipped · The foundation

These are the core features already powering The Tiny Rock today.

Shipped

A calm, skimmable daily brief

A clean daily read that helps you understand what changed — fast — without turning your morning into a doomscroll.

  • Clear summaries that respect your time.
  • A balanced mix of important stories.
  • Reader-friendly formatting on mobile.
Shipped

Reflections + Training Points

When something matters to you, you can leave a quick reflection and earn Training Points — a simple way to measure meaningful participation over time.

  • Short prompts that make thinking easy.
  • Points that track your participation over time.
  • A transparent history of your activity.
Shipped

Preference controls & unsubscribe that actually works

You stay in control. Adjust what you receive, or leave anytime in a single click — no friction.

  • Simple controls that respect your inbox.
  • No dark patterns.
  • Fast updates when you change your mind.

In progress · Right now

The next set of upgrades focus on rewards, trust, and making the brief feel even more “effortless.”

In progress

Premium (simple, transparent, worth it)

We’re finishing a premium tier that supports the project and unlocks deeper value — while keeping the free experience strong.

  • Extra perks (deeper reads, early tools, and more access over time).
  • Priority access to new features as they ship.
  • Designed to stay simple — no confusing tiers.
In progress

Rewards polish (fair, clear, and easy to trust)

Before payouts go live, we’re making the rewards experience crystal-clear — so readers understand what’s rewarded and why.

  • A clearer “how it works” explanation inside your wallet.
  • Cleaner monthly summaries you can understand at a glance.
  • More guardrails to keep things fair.
In progress

Even calmer reading (less clutter, more clarity)

We’re continuing to tighten the reading experience so the brief stays skimmable, grounded, and genuinely relaxing to read.

  • More consistent formatting.
  • Clearer “what happened” vs “why it matters.”
  • Better flow from story to story.

Planned · Early 2026

Once premium is stable and the rewards experience is fully clear, we’ll roll out the next phase.

Planned

Monthly payouts (real rewards, real receipts)

We’ll begin turning participation into real monthly rewards, with clear receipts so you can see exactly what you earned and why.

  • A monthly earnings snapshot inside your wallet.
  • Simple payout setup through trusted providers.
  • Transparent history and explanations.
Planned

A clearer “Ask Tiny Rock” experience

A gentle Q&A layer that helps you understand today’s stories faster — built carefully to stay grounded and avoid misinformation.

  • Ask questions after you read.
  • Get simple answers designed for clarity.
  • Stay anchored to the same information the brief is based on.

How often is this roadmap updated?

We update this page as we ship. If something shifts, we’ll explain it here so early supporters can see how decisions are made.

Can I give feedback or request features?

Absolutely. Reply directly to any Tiny Rock email, or reach out via the contact page. We read every message, and early feedback has a big impact on what gets prioritized.