https://blog.ethswarm.org/c/development-updates/ Recent content in Development updates on Swarm News Blog Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-january-2026/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-january-2026/ January 2026 State of the Network Report This report provides an overview of the Swarm network’s key metrics for January 2026, including rewards, participation levels, and node distribution, and places them in context with recent monthly trends. info Active nodes are full nodes identified by a unique Gnosis Chain address with the required minimum staked xBZZ that have submitted a commit transaction during the month. info All rewards are denominated in xBZZ. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-feb-2026/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-feb-2026/ February was a strong month of steady execution across the stack: Bee 2.7.0 rolled out smoothly and is already followed by active testing for the next patch release, while research continues to define the next round of protocol, tokenomics, and multichain work. Across the developer layer, Bee-JS was updated for Bee 2.7 compatibility with several practical improvements, and ecosystem teams kept pushing on usability, AI integration, provenance tooling, and early product prototypes—from the Swarm Desktop File Manager and Mobile Node PoC to Datafund’s blockchain-anchored provenance toolkit. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-jan-2026/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-jan-2026/ This month’s update covers progress across the Bee, Research, and JS tracks. On the Bee side, the 2.7 implementation is complete, key issues found during testing have been fixed, and final validation is now underway ahead of rollout. In parallel, planning has started for 2.8 and the broader 2026 roadmap, with a clear emphasis on stability and performance. Research advanced several core protocol and economic-layer topics, including Pullsync changes moving toward development, an ongoing price oracle review, and withdrawable stake preparations. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/2026/bee-2-7-0-release/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/2026/bee-2-7-0-release/ Last edited February 10, 2026 tip For a full list of all changes and links to their associated PRs, please refer to the the 2.7.0 release page on GitHub. Bee v2.7.0 Is Now Live Bee 2.7.0 is now live. This release introduces support for AutoTLS and secure WebSocket connectivity, improves the flexibility of the networking layer with support for multiple underlay addresses, and includes targeted improvements to durability, reliability, and overall node stability. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-december-2025/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-december-2025/ December 2025 State of the Network Report This report provides an overview of the Swarm network’s key metrics for December 2025, including rewards, participation levels, and node distribution, and places them in context with recent monthly trends. info Active nodes are full nodes identified by a unique Gnosis Chain address with the required minimum staked xBZZ that have submitted a commit transaction during the month. info All rewards are denominated in xBZZ. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-dec-2025/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-dec-2025/ December closed out a focused month of release readiness and ecosystem momentum across Swarm. The Bee team concentrated on final testing and resolving outstanding issues for the 2.7 release, while also improving backward compatibility for feeds and expanding integration test coverage. In parallel, the Research track deepened discussions on network performance and scalability ahead of the pull-sync SWIP and continued shaping early ideas around the economic roadmap and staking tokenomics. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-november-2025/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-november-2025/ November 2025 State of the Network Report November saw significant changes across several network metrics compared to the previous two months. Total rewards, win values, and average earnings per active node increased, while the number of active staking nodes, winning nodes, and reachable full nodes decreased. This report summarizes the observed values for rewards, participation, and geographic distribution during the month. info Active nodes are full nodes identified by a unique Gnosis Chain address with the required minimum staked xBZZ that have submitted a commit transaction during the month. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-strategic-focus-framework-2026/ Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-strategic-focus-framework-2026/ Key Themes and Quarterly Priorities The strategic direction for 2026 is structured around five key themes that define where Swarm will concentrate research, core development, and ecosystem efforts over the year. These themes reflect the primary areas in which focused progress is expected to have the greatest impact across the network. Together, they support three shared outcomes for the Swarm ecosystem: improved usability, broader adoption, and easier integration—and in doing so, strengthen the value proposition for all stakeholders, from developers and partners to end users. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-nov-2025/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-nov-2025/ November brought coordinated progress across Swarm’s protocol, research, tooling, and ecosystem layers. On the protocol side, the Bee 2.7 release candidate is now live on public testnet with major connectivity and security upgrades, while the team continues hardening tests and reviewing feeds compatibility to ensure a smooth upgrade path for dApps. In parallel, research efforts are sharpening Swarm’s economic and network design – from a planned price oracle SWIP and stake withdrawals redesign to testnet explorations on other chains – while Beeport and other UX-focused components receive steady polish. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-october-2025/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-october-2025/ October 2025 State of the Network Report October brought a month of steady performance across the Swarm network, with rewards, win values, and node participation all saw no significant changes from the previous month. Following September’s network adjustments, metrics for rewards and network participation have all settled into a steady range over the previous two months. info Active nodes are full nodes identified by a unique Gnosis Chain address with the required minimum staked xBZZ that have submitted a commit transaction during the month. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-oct-2025/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-oct-2025/ This month’s efforts continued to concentrate on delivering the Bee v2.7 release, now in its final testing phase. The work brings several significant improvements—including support for multiple underlay addresses, Auto-TLS for secure browser-based connections, and SOC Replica for enhanced data resilience—alongside a strengthened testing pipeline to ensure long-term reliability. In parallel, research has progressed on staking and incentive design, automated network testing, and neighborhood splitting to support a more robust and scalable network. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-september-2025/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-september-2025/ September 2025 State of the Network Report September marked a month of recalibration for the Swarm network, following two strong months of growth in July and August. While total rewards and win values adjusted downward from August’s peak, the network maintained strong participation levels, and both active and reachable node counts remained stable. This steady participation suggests that while payouts have normalized, the network continues to sustain a broad and active operator base after the summer’s surge. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-september-2025/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-september-2025/ Bee 2.7 is close to having all release items finalized, with a strong mix of performance improvements and new features. The research track is benchmarking different scenarios in the ongoing research into Swarm’s incentive systems to pinpoint optimization opportunities. The long-term goal is to ensure a robust, performant, and competitive incentive system, potentially including adjustments to staking mechanisms. Beeport is in its final round of polishing and testing before the release. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-august-2025/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-august-2025/ August 2025 State of the Network Report August brought another month of strong performance for the Swarm network. Total rewards climbed to the highest level seen this year, and both median and average win values continued to rise, further improving payouts for node operators. Active node counts rebounded slightly from July’s sharp decline, though overall network reach dipped as fewer full nodes were online. The most striking change was geographical: China overtook Finland to become the leading hub of active nodes, signaling a significant shift in the network’s distribution. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-august-2025/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-august-2025/ The Bee team made steady progress on the WASM implementation contributions, a key part of assisting in the otherwise community driven development of Bee in the browser. Major progress was made on secure WebSocket communication with AutoTLS, support for multiple underlay addresses, and alignment on node certificates. Work also advanced on the Pullsync SWIP, with metrics implemented and dashboards nearing completion. The Research team finalised the Bee WASM architecture and began implementing the pull-sync SWIP. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-july-2025/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-july-2025/ July 2025 State of the Network Report July was a standout month for the Swarm network, delivering the highest increase in rewards we’ve seen in a long time. Total rewards, average payouts, and median wins all climbed sharply — and with fewer nodes actively staking, those who did participate enjoyed significantly larger individual payouts. For node operators, this meant a bigger share of the pie and stronger returns than in previous months. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-july-2025/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-july-2025/ Monthly Development Update – July 2025 In July, the Bee team released Bee 2.6.0, drastically reducing node spin-up times and improving the onboarding experience. The Research team also reached a significant milestone with the completion of the BeePort app, which allows users to pay for storage on Swarm from other chains. A revision of the entire incentives and staking structure is also underway, following community proposals. The JS Track continued improving the developer experience with updates to Bee-JS and Swarm-CLI. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-2-6-0-release/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-2-6-0-release/ 🚀 Bee v2.6.0 Is Now Live! warning ⚠️ Immediate Action Required for Node Operators Bee v2.6.0 introduces changes that require a stake migration. For continued data availability and the ability to participate in the redistribution game, you must upgrade your node and migrate your stake ASAP. 🔗 Follow the migration guide → We’re excited to announce that Bee v2.6.0 has officially been released! This update brings faster node startup, protocol readiness improvements, and a collection of important bug fixes, monitoring enhancements, and compatibility updates. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-june-2025/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-june-2025/ June 2025 State of the Network Report The June 2025 edition of the State of the Network report presents an overview of key activity and performance metrics across the Swarm network. These figures provide insight into node participation, reward distribution, and geographic activity throughout the month. info “Active nodes” are full nodes identified by a unique Gnosis Chain address with the required minimum staked xBZZ that have submitted a commit transaction during the month. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-june-2025/ Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-june-2025/ In June 2025, the Bee Track took a pause to rethink its entire testing strategy after an unexpected delay to the 2.6 release. Meanwhile, the Bee and Research Tracks continued their collaborative work on the SWIP for pullsync protocol improvements and made notable progress on the in-browser node project. The Research Track moved the Multichain product closer to its v1 launch, with a pending public release. Updated network benchmarks also showed significantly improved upload speeds. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-may-2025/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-may-2025/ May 2025 State of the Network Report May saw a modest rebound in xBZZ-denominated rewards and node participation compared to April. Although some metrics remained below their earlier peaks, the network demonstrated signs of stabilization. info “Active nodes” are full nodes identified by a unique Gnosis Chain address with the required minimum staked xBZZ that have submitted a commit transaction during the month. info All rewards are denominated in xBZZ. Since the fiat value of xBZZ fluctuates monthly, these metrics may not reflect the real-world returns for node operators. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-may-2025/ Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:01:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-may-2025/ May’s Swarm Community Call covered all of this and more. You can watch the recording. Node onboarding became even faster—nodes now spin up in under 5 minutes thanks to improved warm-up logic and postage snapshot support. The in-browser node project kicked off, spearheaded by Pavel with the Bee team’s protocol-level support, initially focused on WebSocket integration and more. The Research Track took the Multichain App across the finish line, finalising it for production release along with fresh documentation. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-april-2025/ Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-april-2025/ April saw a decline in xBZZ-denominated rewards, however it must be understood in light of the increase in the fiat price of xBZZ over the month. Although rewards in xBZZ decreased, the real-world value distributed to node operators may have remained steady and likely increased for many. April 2025 State of the Network Report info “Active nodes” are full nodes identified by a unique Gnosis Chain address with the required minimum staked xBZZ that have submitted a commit transaction during the month. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-april-2025/ Mon, 05 May 2025 00:01:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-april-2025/ In April 2025, the Bee Track focused on deeper network insight and faster node onboarding ahead of the 2.6 release. Swarmscan is now richer with new metrics that track upload/download performance, retrieval efficiency, and node responsiveness—giving a clearer picture of how the network behaves in real time. Meanwhile, new nodes now sync faster, handle postage more efficiently, and benefit from cleaner, more direct documentation. The Research Track launched the Multichain App in beta: you can now pay for storage with any EVM-compatible token, no setup required. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-dream/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:01:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-dream/ Have you ever posted a photo on social media, immediately regretted it, and quickly hit “delete”? Perhaps you’ve deleted an embarrassing tweet or tried to recall an email sent by mistake. Platforms like Instagram, Twitter, Google Drive, or email providers make deletion appear effortless—just one click, and your content seems to vanish instantly. But is it really gone? The uncomfortable truth is that when you delete something online, you’re usually just removing your own immediate access to it, not necessarily erasing the content entirely. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-march-2025/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-march-2025/ March 2025 State of the Network Report March data shows a notable change in network metrics, with total-network rewards increasing significantly compared to February, marking the first such increase in the last several months. This shift occurs alongside a continued decrease in active staking nodes. The combination of increased total rewards and fewer active nodes has resulted in significantly higher per-node rewards this month compared to recent months. info “Active nodes” are full nodes identified by a unique Gnosis Chain address with the required minimum staked xBZZ that have submitted a commit transaction during the month. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-march-2025/ Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:01:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-march-2025/ In March 2025, the Bee Track focused on improving upload and download efficiency with Release 2.5, including optimisations to the pusher, pushsync protocol, and peer routing. The Research Track has brought the multichain support product to the MVP stage, and it’s now ready for community use and feedback. The JS Track released Bee-JS, now at version 9. This marks a significant overhaul of the library, adding token, elliptic, and Swarm classes, client-side chunking and stamping, and improved Postage Batch handling. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-february-2025/ Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-february-2025/ February 2025 State of the Network Report With February now complete, network trends indicate continued stabilization. The metrics are largely in line with those of the previous month, suggesting incentive dynamics may be nearing equilibrium. The number of total reachable full nodes grew, while the number of unique winning nodes declined, indicating increased general network participation combined with a drop in the number of nodes participating in the redistribution game. The geographic distribution of nodes remained stable, with China and Finland leading in activity. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-february-2025/ Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:01:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-february-2025/ In February, the Bee Track invested significant effort into improving the performance and efficiency of Bee, with teams working on version 2.5, which brings enhancements to garbage collection, postage stamp handling, and optimizations for faster data retrieval and uploads. At the same time, the Research Track has nearly completed multichain support, which is now nearing completion for final testing. Performance improvements and protocol efficiency boosts have been completed, with all metrics showing improvement. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-2-5-0-pre-release/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-2-5-0-pre-release/ Bringing Widespread Performance & Stability Enhancements We’re excited to announce that Bee v2.5.0 will be released in less than two weeks on March 11th! This update focuses on improving Bee node performance, reducing operational costs, and enhancing network stability. info Bee v2.5.0 follows the Bee v2.4.0 release, which was primarily a commemorative update honoring the memory of ldeffenb—an irreplaceable pillar of the community who recently passed away. His personal motto, “Share the knowledge,” was added to the startup logs. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-january-2025/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-january-2025/ January 2025 State of the Network Report As the new year begins, the network continues to exhibit evolving trends shaped by both seasonal factors and broader structural shifts. January data reflects a trend towards greater stability, with many metrics remaining roughly in line with those of the previous month. While rewards did continue to decrease, the rate of decrease has slowed significantly, and network participation from nodes remains relatively stable, reflecting continued dedication to the network. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-december-2024/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-december-2024/ December 2024 State of the Network Report As 2024 came to a close, the network exhibited trends shaped by both seasonal and structural shifts. December data highlights notable changes across key metrics compared to November and earlier months, with some metrics stabilizing after sharper fluctuations earlier in the year. These insights provide a deeper understanding of network performance, participation, and reward distribution dynamics. info “Active nodes” are full nodes (identified by a unique Gnosis Chain address) with the required minimum staked xBZZ that have submitted a commit transaction during the month. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-december-2024/ Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:01:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-december-2024/ December was an exciting month for the Swarm Network. The Bee 2.3 update doubled the reserve size and the odds of winning the redistribution game. Another powerful feature is the GSOC, which opens the door to an era of powerful dApps on Swarm, such as multi-user forums, social media sites, chat apps and much more. There is also exciting news from the Research Track. Multichain support is moving to the production version and the updated price oracle now enables truly decentralised pricing. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-january-2025/ Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:01:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-january-2025/ This month, the focus was on improving upload and download speeds in Swarm, with teams working closely together to test bug fixes and benchmark results. Bee 2.4.0 was released in honour of ldeffenb, a valued member of the community, and his motto “Share the knowledge” was included in the startup logs. The multichain application is now 80% complete. Final product decisions are currently under review, and key performance testing continues to improve Swarm’s efficiency. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-november-2024/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:01:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-november-2024/ In November, the Bee Track concentrated on finalising the 2.3.0 release, which was released on 4 December. This latest release features the reserve size doubling and the integration of the GSOC initiative, which paves the way for dynamic content on Swarm. It also brings an improved price oracle, enabling more dynamic pricing to balance supply and demand effectively. The Research Track has invested efforts into comparing Swarm’s performance across various metrics, which will guide a metrics-driven approach to future improvements. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-november-2024/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-november-2024/ In this report, we analyze the Swarm network’s performance for November 2024. By examining key metrics such as total rewards, win values, average node earnings, and geographic distribution, we gain insights into the network’s trends and dynamics. Network Total Monthly Rewards This metric shows the total rewards paid out across the entire network for each month. Month Total Network Rewards (xBZZ) June 112,037 July 105,855 August 62,093 September 99,124 October 89,250 November 54,053 November saw a decline in total network rewards to 54,053 xBZZ, representing a significant drop from October. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-2-3-pre-release/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-2-3-pre-release/ Updated December 12th, 2024 - Bee v2.3.0 Guide: Section 2A was added to address the relation between reversing reserve doubling and withdrawable stake. Bee Version 2.3.0 - Reserve Doubling We’re thrilled to announce that Bee Version 2.3.0 is scheduled for release on December 4th, 2024! The newest version of the Bee client includes exciting new features and improvements to existing features. Among these changes are the new reserve doubling feature, the new GSOC feature, and enhancements to the price oracle. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-october-2024/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-october-2024/ Edit 12/05/24 - active node count, avg earnings, and country counts corrected for October In this report, we analyze the Swarm network’s performance for October 2024, providing insights into various key metrics including total rewards, win values, node earnings, and geographic distribution. These metrics offer a comprehensive view of the network’s evolution over the month, allowing for a deeper understanding of how the economic and operational mechanisms of Swarm are functioning. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-october-2024/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:01:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-october-2024/ The Swarm network is preparing for an important upgrade. SWIP-21 is already on the public testnet and once implemented, it will increase nodes’ reserve size. This will make becoming a Swarm node operator much more economically viable. Another important update in the works is the multichain product, which is now in the completed MVP phase. There are also new and improved versions of Bee-JS and Swarm CLI available, along with version 1. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-september-2024/ Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:01:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-september-2024/ September was an important month for Swarm. SWIP-21 has been finalised and now it’s time for the Bee and Research Track to go into development and find a suitable technical solution for its implementation. SWIP-21 outlines a new feature that allows node operators to participate in the sister neighbourhood redistribution game and double their reserve size. The Research Track has also recalibrated the price oracle, improving price optimisation. The JS Track saw several releases this month, including Bee-JS versions 8. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-august-2024/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-august-2024/ Introduction This report provides an overview of the Swarm network’s key metrics for August 2024, highlighting changes in network rewards, win values, node activity, and geographic distribution. By comparing these metrics to previous months, we can better understand the ongoing development of the network. Network Total Monthly Rewards This metric shows the total rewards paid out across the entire network for each month. Month Total Network Rewards (xBZZ) March 104,657 April 76,024 May 109,209 June 112,037 July 105,855 August 62,093 Commentary In August, the total network rewards saw a sharp decline, dropping to 62,093 xBZZ from 105,855 xBZZ in July. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-september-2024/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-september-2024/ In this report, we analyze the Swarm network’s performance for September 2024, focusing on various key metrics such as total rewards, win values, node earnings, and geographic distribution. These metrics help track the evolving landscape of the Swarm network as it progresses month by month. Network Total Monthly Rewards This metric shows the total xBZZ rewards distributed across the entire network for each month. Month Total Network Rewards (xBZZ) April 76,024 May 109,209 June 112,037 July 105,855 August 62,093 September 99,124 In September, the total network rewards increased to 99,124 xBZZ from August’s low of 62,093 xBZZ. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-2-2-guide/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-2-2-guide/ Bee 2.2.0 Node Operator’s Upgrade Guide danger DO NOT UPGRADE TO 2.2.0 before completely reading this guide, there are some steps which must be taken before upgrading. This node operator’s guide contains step by step instructions for the requirements to upgrade your node to 2.2.0 as well as instructions for other new features such as neighborhood hopping and partial withdrawals. To learn more about all the new features included in the 2. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-2-2-pre-release/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-2-2-pre-release/ Bee 2.2.0 Goes Live on Thursday, September 12th! Bee version 2.2.0 launches in one week on Thursday, September 12th, introducing significant new features and improvements for both DAPP developers and node operators. These features unlock exciting new potential use cases for Swarm developers and come with important enhancements to the user experience and economics for node operators. This article provides an overview of the major changes in Bee version 2.2.0 For a complete list of changes, refer to the release notes for 2. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-august-2024/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-august-2024/ In August, the Bee Track deployed the Bee 2.2 release on the public testnet. Expect a final release soon. It includes Access Control Trie (ACT) for managing the confidentiality of content, neighbourhood hopping with transferable stakes and the option to withdraw stakes. At the same time, preparations are underway for version 2.3 of the Bee client. Meanwhile, the Research Track has started developing the proof-of-concept for multichain support after finalising the specifications. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-july-2024/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-july-2024/ Introduction This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Swarm network metrics for July 2024, building upon the trends observed in the previous months. The focus remains on redistribution-related data such as total rewards, win values, earnings, and node activity. Geographic distribution is also examined, offering insights into the network’s growth and performance across different regions. These metrics help to better understand the dynamic nature of the Swarm network and its ongoing evolution. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-july-2024/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-july-2024/ In July, the Bee Track has been diligently preparing for the Bee 2.2 release, with Access Control (ACT) development completed and neighbourhood hopping with transferrable stake in final testing. Meanwhile, the Research Track is already drafting specifications for the Bee 2.3 release to further incentivise participation in the redistribution games. The JS Track has had its hands full delivering updates and fixes across multiple projects, including Bee-JS, Etherjot, Bee Dashboard and Swarm Desktop. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-june-2024/ Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-june-2024/ The Swarm team had a great time gathering with the community and Swarm supporters at the Swarm Summit held on June 20-21 in Ljubljana. In case you missed it, all the talks and presentations from the Swarm Summit are fully accessible on StreamETH, so make sure to check it out. The fun of the Swarm Summit didn’t take the focus off the tasks at hand. The Bee Track has been hard at work, finalising neighbourhood hopping for nodes. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-june-2024/ Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-june-2024/ Introduction This report provides a detailed analysis of various Swarm network metrics for June 2024, focusing on redistribution-related data. These metrics offer insights into total rewards, win values, earnings, node activity, and geographic distribution, helping to understand trends and performance variations over time. Network Total Monthly Rewards This metric shows the total rewards paid out across the entire network for each month. Month Total Network Rewards (xBZZ) January 157,596 February 152,974 March 104,657 April 76,024 May 109,209 June 112,037 Analysis Total network rewards showed a moderate increase in June over the previous month from 109,209 xBZZ to 112,037 xBZZ, continuing the upward trend from May. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-may-2024/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-may-2024/ The May state of the network report continues to depict the evolving dynamics within the Swarm network, reflecting adjustments and shifts in various metrics. This analysis highlights significant trends and changes observed throughout the month, providing insights into the performance and activity within the network. Network Total Monthly Rewards This metric shows the total rewards paid out across the entire network for each month. Month Total Network Rewards (xBZZ) December 159,865 January 157,596 February 152,974 March 104,657 April 76,024 May 109,209 In May, the total network rewards saw a notable increase to 109,209 xBZZ, reversing the declining trend from the previous months. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-may-2024/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-may-2024/ Bee 2.1 is out and live. Key changes include improved stability, performance and limits to the number of freezes per round. Node operators should upgrade ASAP and run a new _db repair-reserve_ command for each node immediately after the upgrade to fix any corrupted chunks. The Research Track finished the development and planning SWIP for Bee 2.2 that will introduce neighbourhood hopping with transferrable stake, and a withdrawal of stake threshold mechanism. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-2-1-pre-release/ Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-2-1-pre-release/ Updated June 3rd, 2024 to include usage instructions for the db repair-reserve command. Bee Version 2.1 Launches in Two Weeks The Bee 2.1 release is right around the corner, scheduled to go live on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024. This release brings with it several changes aimed at improving node performance and making the Bee client more streamlined and easier to work with. Below, we outline the changes coming in the 2. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-april/ Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-april/ The April state of the network report offers insights into the continuing evolution of the Swarm network, showcasing adjustments across various metrics. Despite fluctuations in rewards, April saw sustained engagement from node operators, reflecting participant resilience. Network Total Monthly Rewards This metric shows the total rewards paid out across the entire network for each month. Month Total Network Rewards (xBZZ) November 148,617 December 159,865 January 157,596 February 152,974 March 104,657 April 76,024 The total rewards paid out across the entire network decreased in April, amounting to 76,024 xBZZ. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-april-2024/ Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-april-2024/ April was packed with activity on all fronts in the Swarm ecosystem. The Bee Track released the latest version of libp2p that included the localstore changes package and the merge of the /bee and /debug APIs. The Research Track is about to release the Freezing Quota feature to drastically reduce freezing for node operators, letting them play in more games and earn rewards. Additionally, the team is picking apart the implications of the recent vote to shut down the bonding curve. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-march-2024/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-march-2024/ March was a big month for Swarm. Bee 2.0 is out and 2.1 is already being drafted. Version 2.0 brought with it erasure codes, a new testing environment on Sepolia and a host of localstore fixes. The Research Track is currently looking into network connectivity and operator reward issues. The JS Track released three new BeeJS versions which fixed two known issues and added erasure coding support. Swarm’s community is faced with a major decision – voting on the fate of the bonding curve. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-march/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-march/ In the March edition of our “State of the Network” series, we provide an in-depth look at the Swarm network’s metrics and the notable changes they have undergone. This month’s report captures a dynamic period for the network, characterized by variations in rewards and geographical distribution of nodes. Through this analysis, stakeholders can gain insights into the evolving landscape of the Swarm network. Network Total Monthly Rewards This metric shows the total rewards paid out across the entire network for each month. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/announcing-bee-2.0-pioneering-next-gen-decentralised-storage/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/announcing-bee-2.0-pioneering-next-gen-decentralised-storage/ UPDATE (26/03/24): Bee 2.0 is now live! Make sure to read the transition guide and update your node to experience all the enhancements introduced in 2.0. As a next step, get started learning about erasure coding and how it can help protect your data. See the release notes for a detailed list of changes. With just a week left until the launch of Bee 2.0 on March 26th, now is a time of great anticipation for the Swarm community and decentralised storage enthusiasts around the globe. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-2-0-transition-guide/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-2-0-transition-guide/ Bee 2.0 goes live in less than two weeks on March 26th, so we’ve put together this short guide to help you prepare for a smooth transition. If you’re an encrypted data uploader, a staking node operator, or a Swarm testnet user, then this guide is for you! Encrypted Data Uploaders ⚠️ TLDR: All pre-2.0 encrypted uploads must be backed up and re-uploaded post-release with a version 2.0 or higher node, and stamp batches used for encrypted uploads should be allowed to expire. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-february/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-february/ In the latest instalment of our ongoing series detailing the metrics of the Swarm network, we delve into data from February. This comprehensive overview provides the Swarm community with a clear picture of the network’s performance, including key statistics such as total monthly rewards, median and average win values, monthly earnings for active staking nodes, and the geographical distribution of these nodes. February’s data reveals the continuation of existing trends and subtle shifts in network activity, rewards distribution, and global participation. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-february-2024/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-february-2024/ In February, the Bee Track team focused on preparing for the imminent Swarm 2.0 release, which promises substantial enhancements, including best-in-class redundancy via erasure codes. Comprehensive fixes to the localstore will also deliver marked improvements across several components, such as the upload store, pinstore and cachestore. In addition, the team is finalising the move of the testnet to the Sepolia network. The Research Track is wrapping up the testing of erasure codes and has completed the wider research roadmap for 2024. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-january/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-january/ In our latest monthly report, we examine the performance of the Swarm network for January, continuing our ongoing analysis of the network’s dynamics. This month, we again report on key metrics such as total network rewards, win values, active staking nodes, and geographic distribution of nodes to understand the network’s current state and trends. Network Total Monthly Rewards This metric shows the total rewards paid out across the entire network for each month. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-january-2024/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-january-2024/ In January, the Bee Track team focused on resolving network issues that appear to have a common denominator – the local store. Meanwhile, the Research Track is preparing for the imminent release of Swarm 2.0, featuring erasure codes that will deliver groundbreaking data availability. Both teams are also in the final stages of preparing the 2024 roadmap, which is eagerly anticipated in the coming weeks. The Swarm Foundation struck two new partnerships (FuturED and ColdStack), while Context Protocol decided to make Swarm part of their solution. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-december/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-december/ In this month’s analysis, we turn our attention to the Swarm network’s performance in December, comparing it with previous months to draw insights into evolving trends and developments. Our report delves into key metrics such as total monthly rewards, median and average win values, and the average earnings per active staking node. Notably, we’ll discuss the network’s adaptation to an increasingly competitive staking landscape, highlighting the resilience and efficiency of Swarm’s economic model and pricing mechanism. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-december-2023/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:15:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-december-2023/ The December release of Bee 1.18.2 upgrades the previous version by improving sync intervals for nodes to collect missing chunks and stabilises CPU usage. Additionally, it features various bug fixes, UX improvements, enhanced dashboards for better network observability, and a detailed write-up of Swarm specifications to aid in understanding and possible new client development. The Research Track successfully concluded Phases 3 and 4 of the storage incentives roadmap, enhancing system security and network decentralisation. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-november/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-november/ In this detailed analysis, we focus on the Swarm network’s performance in November, placing it in context with data from recent months to highlight trends and changes. This report explores a variety of critical metrics, including total monthly rewards, median and average win values, and the average earnings per active staking node. We also delve into the increasing number of active staking nodes, examining their distribution globally. Data Considerations The definition for active staking has been reverted to nodes which have submitted at least one commit transaction within the month in question, relevant figures have been updated accordingly. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-november-2023/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:15:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-november-2023/ November was the month that set the final stage for the upcoming Price Oracle, bringing with it massive security and pricing benefits. In the coming weeks, erasure coding is coming to testnet, significantly increasing network reliability. The Research Track is also in the process of finishing writing the specifications for the Bee client. The November release of Bee (v.1.17.6) tackled many hardening issues, such as connectivity issues, additional chunk validation and retrieval multiplexing. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/erasure-code-nov/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/erasure-code-nov/ The Swarm research and development teams are thrilled to reveal that they are currently working on adding erasure coding (also referred to as erasure code or erasure encoding) to Swarm to increase the resilience of data stored on the Swarm network. The addition of erasure coding will provide a strong degree of protection so that data can always be downloaded, even in the event that some nodes or even entire neighbourhoods go offline. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-october/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-october/ Data Considerations In order to improve the accuracy and relevance of network metrics, we have updated our data reporting methodology to include both nodes which have won and also those which have not won within each month. “Active staking nodes” are defined as nodes which have submitted at least one commit transaction within the month in question. Nodes which are staked but have not submitted a commit transaction within the month are not counted as active. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-october-2023/ Sun, 05 Nov 2023 00:15:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-october-2023/ October has seen some important shifts in the wider Swarm ecosystem. The Bee Track successfully released Bee 1.17.5 featuring smaller but impactful improvements. The team’s next steps are focused on refining the upload and download experiences, along with diligent monitoring of data longevity. Concurrently, the Research Track wrapped up development on Phases 3 and 4 of the storage incentives roadmap, focusing on rigorous quality assurance to ensure both normal and edge-case performance standards are met. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-september/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-september/ 11/10/23 - Correction - The average win rate for nodes in August was not greater than one. Let’s take a dive into the Swarm network’s performance metrics for September. The details below offer a window into individual node earnings, win value statistics, and the geographical node distribution. By juxtaposing September’s metrics with August’s data, we can explore the network’s growth patterns. Data Considerations: All data in this report is based on nodes which have won the redistribution game at least once per month, nodes which have not won were not included. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-september-2023/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:15:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-september-2023/ September saw a fresh stream of new releases, announcements and publications that reflect Swarm’s evolving vitality. A new Bee 1.17.4 is out and it comes with a sizable changelog, a breaking change (make sure to update your node) and improved user experience for node operators. The Price Oracle and deliverables from Phase 4 of the storage incentives roadmap are now on testnet. A new version of Swarm Desktop has also been released to sync with the changes of the new Bee. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/oracle-overview/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/oracle-overview/ Swarm’s storage incentives rollout has been moving forward at a healthy pace over the last few months. After rollout of the staking system in phase 2, phase 3 will be focused on the storage rent oracle. The oracle lays the technical foundation for the final two phases of the storage incentives rollout, and is vital to the overall functioning of the system. In order to understand what the oracle is and what purpose it serves, it’s necessary to first have an understanding of the general design and state of development of the incentives system. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-ecosystem-tools-update/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-ecosystem-tools-update/ The Bee client is a powerful piece of software which has been developed to realise the vision of unstoppable decentralised Web3 storage described in the Swarm Whitepaper and The Book of Swarm. Alongside the development of the Bee client is an ecosystem of tools and apps which are being developed to make it easier for developers and content creators to work with Bee. While all Swarm community members are surely familiar with the Swarm Desktop app, they may not be familiar with some of the other tools we explore in this article. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-1-17-4-pre-announcement/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-1-17-4-pre-announcement/ The 1.17.4 update will be going live on Thursday, September 21, this week. As this release will introduce breaking changes at the protocol level, it is important to update your nodes as soon as possible, so please be on the lookout for the release announcement and ready to update your nodes this Thursday. This version includes some changes which will affect both Swarm developers as well as Bee node operators which are discussed in more detail below. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-august/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-august/ 11/10/23 - Correction - The average win rate for nodes in August was not greater than one. This report provides an in-depth overview of the state of storage incentives on the Swarm network for the month of August. Detailed below are insights into monthly rewards in BZZ tokens, single node monthly earnings, median win values, average win values, monthly unique staking nodes, and the geographic distribution of nodes. This data serves as a valuable indicator of the ongoing growth trends within the Swarm network. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-august-2023/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:15:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-august-2023/ In the past month, the Swarm ecosystem has seen some significant developments. The Bee Track team released the much anticipated localstore rewrite and has already ironed out some of the notable issues in version 1.17.3. Meanwhile, anticipation builds for the release of Phase 4 items and the price oracle, both set to further enhance the storage incentive system. The Research Track is addressing the last issues before Phase 4 of the storage incentives roadmap goes live on testnet. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-july-2023/ Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:15:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-july-2023/ In July, a major step was taken for the Swarm network with the unveiling of the new Localstore, which will be included in the latest Bee 1.17.0. Phase 4 of the storage incentives roadmap will also be released in the next few days, as will the latest updates to the price oracle, which is currently being tested extensively. On the Ecosystem front, the Fairdrive Web App now boasts enhanced security for wallet creation, coupled with some improvements and fixes. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-1-17-0-is-here/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-1-17-0-is-here/ gi *⚠️IMPORTANT⚠️: After the 1.17 release node operators should make sure to update their nodes as it is a breaking release and the update is required to keep participating in the network. Note that the update for a single node may take up to 25 minutes on slower drives. Also it is strongly recommended for nodes running on a shared physical disk to only update a single node at a time, since concurrently updating nodes on the same physical disk can lead to exponentially longer update times. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-june-2023/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-june-2023/ June marked an important point in the Swarm network development. The new localstore was released on private and public testnet and the new revised and updated edition of the Book of Swarm is now available. The Research Track has also made it much easier to find nodes that couldn’t enter the storage incentives game and understand the circumstances. The Swarm Virtual Summit is successfully behind us. Over 20 inspiring and educational presentations on the use of Swarm and other decentralised technologies are available for viewing. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-06-23/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/state-of-the-network-06-23/ The last few months have been a transformative time for Swarm. Development is progressing on multiple fronts, and the hard work of the research and development teams is reflected by network growth and performance improvements. In this article we discuss the state of the network on multiple fronts. We’ll kick things off with an overview of Swarm network economics and network growth. In the next section we will tackle the issue of network capacity, and to wrap things up we’ll take a closer look at how the recent developments on the Bee client have led to advances in network performance. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-may-2023/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-may-2023/ The Swarm network was abuzz with activity in May and there’s a lot of ground to cover, so let’s dive right in. The Bee Track has released versions 1.15.0 and 1.16.0, introducing new features and several improvements. In version 1.15.0, a new pushsync feature has been introduced to improve chunk syncing and replication during uploading. Other enhancements include improved blocklist display, storage radius adjustment, chainstate total amount, and peer mode added to the status protocol, and reduced workload during initial historical syncing. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-april-2023/ Fri, 05 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-april-2023/ In April, the Bee Track laid out the blueprint for the upcoming releases of the Bee client to fix the issues uncovered in their investigation. The localstore rewrite project is in its final phase before testing, which is expected to begin in the coming weeks. The Bee Track team are also working on the requirements that nodes must meet in order to participate in the storage incentives game. During this time, the Research Track has refined its statistics and information gathering and is now working on improving security and multisig procedures. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-march-2023/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-march-2023/ The go-libp2p has been upgraded Bee client is now version 1.13.0 and is bringing breaking changes. This includes the upgrade of the go-libp2p, which uses a new format for the p2p keys. The update will exclude nodes from storage incentives unless they have enough balance to cover at least five storage-incentives-related transactions. The price oracle model is all set up The price oracle model is set up and is being continuously tested and developed in a cluster. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-february-2023/ Sat, 04 Mar 2023 23:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-february-2023/ February was a big month for the Swarm network. The price of postage stamps has been recalibrated with the release of Bee 1.12.0, which marks a major milestone for Swarm’s self-sustaining network. The Research Track has also completed the documentation for Phase 4, which details the work of this phase of the Storage incentives roadmap. The JS Track has released a new version of Swarm Desktop (0.19.2), which adds experimental support for staking when Bee is already a full-node, and BeeJS (5. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/postage-stamp-price-increase-marks-the-completion-of-phase-two-of-the-storage-incentives-upgrade/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 23:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/postage-stamp-price-increase-marks-the-completion-of-phase-two-of-the-storage-incentives-upgrade/ Postage stamp price set to increase Last December, the second phase of five of the storage incentives upgrade went live on the Gnosis Mainnet. This upgrade is a significant milestone in the development of the Swarm network, as it enables Swarm node operators to earn rewards in exchange for contributing their storage resources to the network. Since the upgrade, the incentives system is functioning smoothly, and rigorous testing of the incentives redistribution has shown that rewards are being distributed in accordance with the system’s intended design. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-january-2023/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 23:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-january-2023/ In January, the Bee Track released a new version of the Bee client (1.11) that brings an important update to uploads with mutable batches. This update causes newer chunks in a batch to replace older ones on the network. The Research Track, on the other hand, is nearing completion of Phase 3 of the storage incentives and is making great progress in producing documentation for Phases 4 and 5. The JS Track has also released a new version of Swarm Desktop (0. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-december-2022/ Wed, 04 Jan 2023 23:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-december-2022/ December was a big month for releases. Bee 1.10 was released on the mainnet and with it Storage Incentives Phase 2. The latter allows node operators to participate in the redistribution of storage fees. Over the next few weeks, the research team will be watching closely to see how the new mechanism performs as it brings Phase 3 closer to release. Along with the new Bee, new Bee-js and Swarm Desktop versions have also been released to ensure compatibility with the latest Bee client version. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-network-s-storage-rewards-go-live-as-it-moves-towards-a-web3-pc/ Wed, 21 Dec 2022 23:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-network-s-storage-rewards-go-live-as-it-moves-towards-a-web3-pc/ The Swarm Foundation announced exciting updates at its recent semi-annual solstice event. Phase 2 of its ambitious network upgrade is now live on mainnet, allowing Swarm’s storage node operators to be compensated for their contributions. Introduction of staking and +1000x storage rent fee increase Staking has been introduced to enable participation in the redistribution mechanism. The mechanism resembles Ethereum’s POS (Proof of Stake), where nodes are chosen to receive all network storage fees periodically. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-november-2022/ Sun, 04 Dec 2022 23:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-november-2022/ The Bee Track team have been busy throughout November, continuously improving the deployment and testing process to improve its efficiency. They have recently cleaned out and fixed issues on their testnet and are now working on having new testnets — beta, public, and internal. They’ve also released an updated storage incentives timeline and deployed a new Beerelease candidate on testnet. The JS Track has released a new Bee-js (version 5.1.0 ) that adds a readiness endpoint and a staking endpoint support. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/the-mechanics-of-swarm-network-s-storage-incentives/ Tue, 22 Nov 2022 23:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/the-mechanics-of-swarm-network-s-storage-incentives/ Introduction Historically, people had two choices when it came to hosting their data: they could either store it themselves or upload it to a trusted third party computer. Regarding the latter, the source of this trust is typically that the host — usually a corporation — is conducting a long term business requiring them to be reliable and reputable. On the other hand, self-hosting requires that one’s computer is online at all times, which is often not feasible. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/storage-incentives-timeline-update/ Sun, 20 Nov 2022 23:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/storage-incentives-timeline-update/ The upgrade of the Swarm network storage incentives, which began on 13 September, is now in full swing. Both, Phase 2 and 3 of the upgrade, are currently undergoing extensive testing: Phase 2 on the public testnet and Phase 3 on a closed testnet. During the testing period of Phase 2, two sets of issues were identified: Reserve Commitment Sampler: consensus between nodes in a given neighbourhood is not always given. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-october-2022/ Fri, 04 Nov 2022 23:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-october-2022/ The development of the Swarm network and its associated ecosystem continues to move forward as planned. Bee client 1.9.0 is out and the team behind Bee is fully focused on meeting the timelines for bringing storage incentives to mainnet (they are already available for preview on testnet). There’s also a new Bee-js in the pipeline, which brings an array of breaking changes. Working closely with the Bee and BeeJS track, the research team have reviewed Phases 1 & 2 of storage incentives on testnet and are already working on optimisations. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-september-2022/ Tue, 04 Oct 2022 22:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-september-2022/ September has seen a lot of action across all tracks. The Bee track released a breaking version of the Bee client (1.8.0) and two additional releases with a patch and an update. Because of the new Bee client version, the JS Track also had to update Swarm Desktop to make it compatible with the changes. A lot has been happening with the Fair Data Protocol as well. The team had to solve a bee-js-related upload issue affecting Chrome users. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/towards-the-world-computer.the-swarm-network-upgrade-has-started/ Thu, 22 Sep 2022 22:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/towards-the-world-computer.the-swarm-network-upgrade-has-started/ On 13 September 2022, the Swarm Foundation began the most substantial upgrade to the Swarm network since its mainnet release. The upgrade will unfold in several phases and enable node operators to receive rewards for their services to the network. It represents an opportunity for people to offer spare resources (i.e. storage and bandwidth) to the Swarm network and eventually get compensated for it. It is a pivotal moment for the Swarm network and for the larger Web3 ecosystem, as it creates new social and economic possibilities. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/breaking-changes-are-coming-to-the-swarm-network/ Tue, 13 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/breaking-changes-are-coming-to-the-swarm-network/ On 13th September the Swarm Foundation will begin the biggest upgrade to the Swarm network since its mainnet launch in 2021. This release will activate the first phase of the upgraded storage incentives. It is the first step that will later open the doors to rewarding node operators for providing storage to the network. Don’t hesitate, update Bee 1.8 is a breaking release, meaning that the previous versions of the Bee client will not be able to connect to this latest version (Bee v1. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-august-2022/ Sun, 04 Sep 2022 22:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-august-2022/ In August, the spotlight was on the upcoming storage incentives rollout. The Bee and JS Track have been working closely with the Research Track to get everything ready for the rollout. This includes updating the Bee client and the Swarm Desktop (Beta) dApp. The research team is also setting up tasks and finalising the necessary work before phases 2 and 3 of storage incentives are activated in October. A lot of work has been done on the Fair Data Protocol as well, with the team introducing breaking changes to FDP Storage, submitting Blossom to Google Play Store for review and releasing a new library called BeeSon. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-june-2022/ Tue, 05 Jul 2022 22:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-june-2022/ The Swarm Foundation’s JS Track released Swarm Desktop (Beta), its biggest software release since the mainnet launch. Swarm Desktop enables one-click setup of a Swarm network node, simple interaction with the network without crypto onboarding and introduces two additional modes of operation — ultra light and light mode. It’s available for download here for Windows, MacOS and Linux. This release went hand in hand with other tracks’ continuous hard work. Bee Track is already on its 1. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-may-2022/ Sat, 04 Jun 2022 22:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-may-2022/ May has been a truly exciting month for different tracks that keep the Swarm network going. The BeeJS Track released a new Bee Dashboard version, along with several Bee-js releases. Important — don’t forget to update your Bee node to the latest 1.6.1 version. The DevOps track deployed the new Bee client, Beekeeper and Bee Helm Chart to maininet. NEW: Submit your Swarm Foundation Dev AMA Discord questions. See the last section down below. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-v1.6-release/ Tue, 17 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-v1.6-release/ The Swarm Foundation has just released Bee v1.6! Please update your nodes! This latest release is an accumulation of a lot of work done in the last couple of months by the team. We’ve improved and refactored substantial amount of components and areas of the codebase as well as fixed a few critical bugs. The node now has an option to bootstrap the postage information partially from a snapshot stored on Swarm(! https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-april-2022/ Wed, 04 May 2022 22:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-april-2022/ April was the month of spring cleaning for different tracks around Swarm. The Bee client saw a patch release to fix some critical issues, while the BeeJS team also cleared up some minor bugs with the new Bee-js release. On the ecosystem side, the Swarm community near and far got treated to a Monthly Ecosystem Call. For more details on what each team was working on in April, read the report below. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-v1.5-release/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-v1.5-release/ The Bee team is happy to announce the latest release v1.5 This release comes with significant changes to how the Bee nodes store data locally. The team’s proud to announce the introduction of sharky. Nodes upgrading from the older version will have to perform an automatic migration to the new storage format. The bee node will store chunks and indexes in separate storages with sharky. The indexes will be stored in levelDB and the chunks will be stored in sharky. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-march-2022/ Mon, 04 Apr 2022 22:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-march-2022/ March was marked by the WAM hackathon, organised by Fair Data Society in partnership with Swarm. Three weeks of talks, demos and presentations connected artists, gamers, developers and activists in an effort to build a better Web. Important partnerships were forged, like the one between Kiwix and Swarm that will see the whole of Wikipedia uploaded to Swarm’s decentralised storage. The entire WAM event is available on YouTube, but stay tuned for more info because a sequel is coming in September 2022! https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-february-2022/ Fri, 04 Mar 2022 23:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-february-2022/ There’s no rest for the wicked and February has kept the Swarm team busy as always. A new Bee client release saw the light of day, as have three new releases from the BeeJS team. But the main focus of the entire Swarm team is to realise Milestone 2 of the technical roadmap, announced last December, in sync with the specified timeline. After ensuring consistent and persistent storage of files up to 5MB in size, the second milestone will represent a significant move forward. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/important-update-swarm-s-bzzaar-is-about-to-open.update-your-nodes-asap/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/important-update-swarm-s-bzzaar-is-about-to-open.update-your-nodes-asap/ Swarm is about to take a giant step closer to the mainnet release by deploying a new release of Swarm. The upcoming release (estimated Tuesday, 9 February, 09:00 CET) includes, among others, an integration with Bzzaar (on Goerli). Bzzaar replaces the faucet and is the place where you can purchase gBZZ with gETH or gDAI. If you are a node operator, you should update your node as soon as the new release is out. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/development-update-december-2021-january-2022/ Fri, 04 Feb 2022 23:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/development-update-december-2021-january-2022/ With 2021 behind us, the Swarm team entered the new year at the usual pace, working hard to make Swarm features complete by the end of the year. December was an important month, full of notable achievements. Not only did the team successfully meet their first technical milestone (persistent and reliable storage of small files), but they also presented the ecosystem roadmap and made other important announcements on the Gather, Swarm! https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-storing-data-for-the-world-computer/ Fri, 14 Jan 2022 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-storing-data-for-the-world-computer/ TL:DR As part of the “holy trinity”, Swarm was envisioned as Ethereum’s world computer hard drive Even though the “holy trinity” became three separate projects, the world computer is still relevant due to the numerous benefits it creates To this day, Ethereum is operating without a dedicated distributed storage solution; developers have to store data in centralised cloud solutions In 2022, Swarm is set to become feature-complete and ready to take on the role of the world computer’s hard drive and make it completely decentralised From Ethereum, Swarm is born The idea of the world computer was born out of Ethereum’s founding fathers’ vision for a new and better Web. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/understanding-swarm-s-bandwidth-incentives/ Tue, 21 Dec 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/understanding-swarm-s-bandwidth-incentives/ By Rinke Hendriksen, Swarm Research Track Lead Swarm works the way it does because it is formed of many independent nodes that collaborate to store and deliver your data. But why do these nodes collaborate and can’t the system be abused? Understanding Swarm’s bandwidth incentives is key to answering these questions. Swarm’s system of incentives consists of three components. One component takes care of counting the relative bandwidth consumed and provided, while the other two components are jointly responsible for settling the debt when one peer has consumed significantly more bandwidth than the other. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/announcing-the-swarm-foundation-technical-milestones/ Sun, 12 Dec 2021 23:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/announcing-the-swarm-foundation-technical-milestones/ Swarm Foundation is proud to share the internal agenda of its tech team for the upcoming 12 months. The aim is to create predictability in the development tracks and the wider organisation as well as help coordinate between the Foundation’s efforts and the efforts deployed to the broader Swarm community. Through this shared and transparent understanding, we aim to further the Foundation’s purpose to support the Swarm network to thrive and provide the infrastructure necessary for a decentralised web. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-v1.4.0-release/ Fri, 26 Nov 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-v1.4.0-release/ The Swarm Bee Team is proud to announce the release of Bee v1.4.0. It includes a major change to the protocol behaviour that will improve network resilience significantly. You must update your nodes to this latest version or they will no longer be part of the network. From now on, your nodes will have to be accessible from your public IP for them to participate in our core protocols. We’ve introduced new visibility metrics through the topology endpoint to allow node operators to determine their connectivity state and make the necessary steps to rectify any NAT reachability problems. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/1-meanwhile-in-swarm/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/1-meanwhile-in-swarm/ A lot has happened since the last update. The Bee team implemented important changes to the network: **check out the Bee 1.3.0 release **and, please, update your Bee nodes to the latest version if you haven’t done so already. All you need to know can be found in Elad Nachmias’s blog post here. The Swarm Ecosystem team has created a brand new **Twitter account **to keep you up to date with news from projects building on Swarm, grant recipients, and much more. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-state-of-the-network/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-state-of-the-network/ A lot has happened since the last update. The Bee team implemented important changes to the network: **check out the Bee 1.3.0 release **and, please, update your Bee nodes to the latest version if you haven’t done so already. All you need to know can be found in Elad Nachmias’s blog post here. The Swarm Ecosystem team has created a brand new **Twitter account **to keep you up to date with news from projects building on Swarm, grant recipients, and much more. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/the-swarm-is-moving-on-or-don-t-fall-behind-by-elad-nachmias/ Mon, 08 Nov 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/the-swarm-is-moving-on-or-don-t-fall-behind-by-elad-nachmias/ The Bee team has been working hard on measuring and identifying key problems in the swarm DHT these last few months. As promised in a previous blog post, we’ve finally pulled the trigger with v1.3.0 on a change that ostracises nodes without a stable blockchain connection from the network. This was just the herald of a series of software automatisms put in place to ensure that we can provide a good service level contract for our users. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-v1.3.0-release/ Fri, 29 Oct 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-v1.3.0-release/ Two weeks after the 1.2.0 release, Swarm Foundation is releasing a new version of Bee. The most important thing to know is that Bee will now block peers that don’t agree on the same block hash of a certain block height. Download and install the latest version of Bee: https://github.com/ethersphere/bee/releases/tag/v1.3.0 Please feel free to provide feedback to the dev team and your node-operator peers. You’re welcome to join our Discord server. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-and-its-bzzaar-bonding-curve/ Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-and-its-bzzaar-bonding-curve/ A comprehensive description of the insights of the single faucet of BZZ Token, explained in detail. Live since June, Bzzaar, an exchange platform launched as a means to buy and sell BZZ, takes a unique approach to kickstarting a new token economy. Unlike typical buy and sell platforms, Bzzaar doesn’t rely on traditional market makers for users to exchange BZZ but rather makes use of a bonding curve to instantaneously complete transactions. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-v1.2.0-release/ Fri, 08 Oct 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-v1.2.0-release/ Today, Swarm Foundation is releasing a new version of Bee, the Swarm network client. It is being tested by the growing testergroup that can be found on Discord. Among the updates, the recommendations of the Cure53 audit were implemented. Since 1.1.0, the Swarm dev team has been focusing on making the network perform better. Instead of developing new features, they wanted to make sure the existing ones are performing as expected. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/improving-the-swarm-dht-part-1/ Thu, 16 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/improving-the-swarm-dht-part-1/ By Elad, Swarm Foundation Dev Team Lead It’s been an exciting couple of months for the Bee team since the much anticipated 1.0 release. The transition to a fully incentivised mainnet has challenged not only our engineering mannerisms and etiquette, but also the way we organise as individuals and teams of a decentralised organisation. Our efforts have been focused not only at addressing the key technical problems that have surfaced since the 1. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-august-2021/ Thu, 09 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-august-2021/ In August, a new mainnet release happened, fixing bugs from the initial Swarm 1.0 release, and improving the performance and stability of the network. Some new features were added too. Make sure to update your nodes and check the release notes. The ecosystem track was busy organising the Swarm Summer School ’21. This 5-days-long event was packed with interesting talks, presentations, and workshops. Each day focused on a specific topic, relevant to people who build their projects on Swarm. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-mainnet-release-adami-v1.1.0-is-live/ Mon, 23 Aug 2021 22:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-mainnet-release-adami-v1.1.0-is-live/ On 21 June 2021, Swarm released its first mainnet client. Today, Swarm is releasing a new version 1.1.0, fixing bugs and adding four new features. Four testnet releases during the summer Testnet and mainnet are two different environments. Some new network behaviours appeared after mainnet launch. With the community’s feedback and some heavy coding by the Bee team, it was possible to resolve most hiccups and performance. Four new releases were rolled out to the testnet. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-july-2021/ Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-july-2021/ July was paved with learning for the Swarm team. The Swarm 1.0 release was deployed to the mainnet for the first time and close observation on performance, bugs, and stability issues was needed to make sure everything is working as it should. Thanks to the wonderful community of the Bee node operators who diligently gave their feedback at our Discord channels, the team was able to address the most important issues and is soon rolling out Bee v1. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-june-2021/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-june-2021/ Last month was an amazing one for the Swarm team and the Swarm Foundation. Two very important milestones were achieved, and it’s fair to say they marked the beginning of a new era of Swarm. First, the public token sale happened on 14 June 2021. Some 25,000 more people are now proud owners of BZZ token. Second, Swarm 1.0 was launched on mainnet. The mainnet launch was celebrated with an online event, where the dev team explained what Swarm 1. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-1.0-js-team-updates/ Fri, 02 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-1.0-js-team-updates/ Last month, Swarm released Bee 1.0, and finalised its token sale. During this incredibly busy week, other projects and tools were released. In this article, you will find an overview of the tools and projects the Bee-JS team has published. Bee-js 1.0 Bee-js is a javascript library that exposes Bee’s decentralised storage functionalities and makes it easy to use them in javascript-based projects. A new version was released last week which fully supports the Bee 1. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-1.0-is-live-on-mainnet/ Sun, 20 Jun 2021 22:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-1.0-is-live-on-mainnet/ It’s official! The Swarm team is proud to announce that the Swarm mainnet has launched. Bee 1.0 has been released and is running on mainnet. This means everybody can now join in creating the Swarm mainnet network. This is a historical moment in the history of Swarm. Node operators that wish to continue operating testnet nodes should start their nodes anew and should cash out cheques before updating. You can still run a testnet Bee: it helps the dev team to have a quality testing environment. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-desktop-app-beta-web3-for-everyone/ Sun, 20 Jun 2021 22:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-desktop-app-beta-web3-for-everyone/ The Swarm Foundation unveiled the beta version of the Swarm Desktop App (Beta). Its goal is to take the best from Web2 and replace the complex experience of Web3 with a familiar one. The app is intended for the tech enthusiasts who want to try something different and for those who are just entering the crypto space. Try it for yourself. This is a beta software, so bugs can happen and will be fixed in future versions. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/take-bee-v1.0-rc4-for-a-testnet-drive/ Sun, 20 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/take-bee-v1.0-rc4-for-a-testnet-drive/ Today, the Swarm team is releasing Bee v1.0-rc4. Node operators who have been running testnet nodes can now update to this new version. Take this opportunity to participate in the final days of the airdrop campaign. What do node operators need to do? Before updating, cash out all cheques. Once this is done, Bee nodes can be updated as normal. Caution: v0.6.2 stamped chunks need to be re-uploaded and restamped with v1. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-may-2021/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-may-2021/ The last month has been very busy for the Swarm dev team. The Swarm v0.6 release has had exciting new features added. Some crucial changes have been made and Bee node operators need to update their nodes. For more detailed information on what was going on last month, please read the track updates here below. Bee Track Rolled out Bee v0.6 1. Postage stamps 2. Light nodes 3. Bandwidth incentives time settlement 4. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/important-notice-to-all-bee-node-operators-the-bee-v0.6-release-is-live.update-your-nodes-asap/ Wed, 02 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/important-notice-to-all-bee-node-operators-the-bee-v0.6-release-is-live.update-your-nodes-asap/ The long-awaited Bee v0.6 release is here. With it, some really important changes have been made. Bee node operators must update their nodes if they want to stay part of the network and be able to continue to participate in the airdrop. If you are running your node on v0.5.x, please update to v0.6 as soon as possible to stay part of the network. What’s new in Bee v0.6? The v0. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-april-2021/ Thu, 06 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-april-2021/ April was a heads-down / work-hard month for the Swarm team. A lot of things have been going on in the background. We’re proud to share our progress. The team was getting ready for the Swarm v0.6.0 release. Some of you had a chance to get a taste of it at the public demo with Rinke Hendriksen. The JS team released the Bee dashboard that will make it easier to install and operate nodes. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-dashboard/ Thu, 29 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-dashboard/ TLDR; Try out Bee Dashboard which can help you set up your Bee node, monitor its status, and perform actions like uploading files and cashing out cheques. Special thanks to our contributors matmertz25, centerorbit , and tmm360 Good infrastructure is something that you use without even thinking about it. It just works. At Swarm, we are striving to build just that: good infrastructure. But this doing so a process, and just as it took skilled engineers to set up wireless networks 20 years ago, we too are at a stage where starting up a Bee node entails several steps, with instructions varying significantly across different operating systems. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-v0.6.0-release-update-public-demo/ Mon, 26 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/bee-v0.6.0-release-update-public-demo/ TL;DR Join us on Tuesday, 27 April 2021 at 15:00 CET for a sneak preview and look out for upcoming release events to mark the upcoming Bee 0.6.0 release featuring Postage Stamps, Light Node mode and more! When 0.6.0 is released, you must update your node software in order to stay in the swarm. Join our Discord server and watch the #bee-node-updates channel for more information. The Russian translation is available here: https://bit. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-march-2021/ Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-march-2021/ March was as busy as always. The team was focusing on bug fixes and performance enhancements. A new version of the bee-js was released and a new Swarm release is around the corner, too. Important — with the next Swarm release, some major changes will happen. If you are running a Bee node, please follow our communication channels closely as you will need to update your nodes if you want them to continue working properly. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-v0.5.3-release-notes/ Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-v0.5.3-release-notes/ Dear Swarm supporters and Bee users, Over the past few weeks, in an effort to improve the user experience and resource usage of Bee, we’ve been looking into various issues that have been reported by the community. This release has plenty of improvements to performance, node configurability, and metrics as well as the usual refactorings and cleanups. We’d like to thank all of you for your significant contributions, be they with bug reports, PRs of all sorts, debugging profiles or just test-driving version candidates on our Discord channels! https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-february-2021/ Tue, 09 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-february-2021/ February has been a remarkable month for the Swarm and the Fair Data Society team. Apart from the regular work on the Swarm code, which produced a new release of Swarm (v0.5.1), the two teams joined forces and managed to pull off a really interesting hackathon event. The seven-day hackathon was full of valuable announcements, demos, and talks. Five of the competing teams made it to the end and produced their own thin dApp on Swarm, each earning them the event’s first prize (5000 BZZZ tokens). https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-january-2021/ Tue, 09 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-january-2021/ The beginning of 2021 was busy as always. After a short New Years’ Eve break, the team dived right back into work and we are happy to share two new releases — the new release of Swarm Bee and the Alpha release of the bee-js libraries. The comms team was busy planning and organizing the Liberate Data Week hackathon that is happening this week. This event is organized by Fair Data Society and it will cover many fair-data-related topics. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/meet-bee-js-a-javascript-library-for-swarm/ Fri, 05 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/meet-bee-js-a-javascript-library-for-swarm/ As you probably know, the JavaScript team is one of the latest additions to the Ethereum Swarm organization. The team has been working relentlessly and here are the first fruits of their work. We are proud to present the bee-js Alpha release: https://www.npmjs.com/package/@ethersphere/bee-js Bee-js is a library which exposes the Bee functionalities in JavaScript and makes it easy to use in web projects. This will come in handy especially for developers who want to develop dApps on top of Swarm. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-december-2020/ Sun, 10 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-december-2020/ December is the closing month of the year and most of the teams took time to reflect on the work that was done throughout the year. We are happy to conclude that the year was fruitful for Swarm. Many important milestones were met and a lot of progress was made. Four versions of Swarm were released, the Book of Swarm was published and the ecosystem is now quickly expanding. Many interesting projects have started to build their dApps on top of Swarm and many new Bee nodes were installed. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-live-release-notes-and-important-links/ Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/swarm-live-release-notes-and-important-links/ As you probably know, we released the “Swarm Live” version of Swarm on 24 November 2020. This version has a lot more stability and improved performance, and it also has all the high-level features of the Swarm 1.0 release. This blog is just a short recap of all the release notes and documentation links that you need. For a better understanding of the Swarm Live release, we recommend that you rewatch the Swarm Live event, where our developers explain in detail how this release is different from the previous one. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-november-2020/ Sun, 06 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-november-2020/ November has been an important month for Swarm. Another milestone was met — the Swarm Live release. Improved performance, more stability, and polished features are just a few of the things this new release has to offer. The release was celebrated with an online event where the team explained in detail what is new and what can be done with it. You can re-watch the event on the Twitter live stream. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/the-sun-is-setting-for-the-old-swarm-network/ Fri, 04 Dec 2020 04:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/the-sun-is-setting-for-the-old-swarm-network/  TL;DR By 25 January 2021, the cluster of nodes running the old Swarm network maintained by the Swarm team will be brought offline. As of this date, the proof of concept network is considered deprecated and the old Swarm codebase will no longer be maintained by the Swarm team. Those running services on the old testnet are encouraged to arrange for immediate migration to the new Bee client. https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-october-2020/ Thu, 05 Nov 2020 16:00:00 +0000 https://blog.ethswarm.org/foundation/posts/monthly-development-update-october-2020/ October was a very busy month for the Swarm team. While the developers worked hard on the Swarm Live release, which is to be announced on 24 November 2020, the comms team spent their time restructuring the way they work. The HR team was busy too and onboarded a few brilliant and experienced developers who will be a nice addition to the existing dev team. Read the full monthly update here below and don’t miss the events section with the RSVP link to our upcoming online event.