# Standards

- [MCP's 2026 Roadmap: From Prototype Protocol to Production Standard](https://sdd.sh/2026/03/mcps-2026-roadmap-from-prototype-protocol-to-production-standard.md): The MCP 2026 roadmap published by lead maintainer David Soria Parra reveals a protocol growing up fast — shifting from milestone releases to working groups, tackling stateless transport, enterprise auth, and governance maturity. Here's what's actually changing and why it matters for developers building on MCP today.