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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.
Development updates
Announcing the Outcome of Swarm’s Bonding Curve Vote
Les jeux sont faits: the Swarm community has decided to shut down the bonding curve. The voting held on Snapshot regarding the future of the Swarm bonding curve started on March 28 concluded on April 25 at 11:59 PM UTC.
Ecosystem
DevOps for Beginners: Part One
This guide serves as an entry point into DevOps for anyone interested in operating a Bee node. While it specifically addresses the needs of Bee node operators, the fundamentals covered are broadly applicable, making it a useful resource for aspiring node operators across many distributed p2p networks and blockchains.
Tutorials
Swarm Summit 2024: Upload the Future. Call for Papers Open
It's been quite a stretch since we last met in person for a Swarm Summit—five whole years. Following last year’s virtual gathering, the Summit is returning live!
Events
Your Voice Matters: How to Vote in the Swarm Bonding Curve Community Vote
This guide will walk you through the steps to cast your vote on the latest proposal using Snapshot.
Ecosystem
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.
Development updates
Swarm Community Call, 28 March – Recap
The February call started with an overview of the latest updates to the Swarm network. As highlighted by Niki Papadatou, node operators now have access to a local scanning tool via an API endpoint.
Events
Bonding curve voting - AMA
As the voting on the bonding curve is ongoing until April 25th 2024, many questions have been asked by the community, and this document aims to answer them.
Ecosystem
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 significant variations in rewards, participation, and geographical distribution of nodes. Through this analysis, stakeholders can gain insights into the evolving landscape of the Swarm network, marked by shifts in monthly rewards, win values, average earnings per node, and the global distribution of active nodes.
Development updates
How to Participate in the Bonding Curve Vote
The Swarm protocol is at a pivotal moment with an upcoming vote on the future of the bonding curve mechanism.
Ecosystem
Rethinking Bonding Curves
In a recent webinar Rethinking Bonding Curves, hosted by the Crypto Oracle, participants delved into the complex world of bonding curves.
Ecosystem
Announcing Bee 2.0: Pioneering Decentralised Storage
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. This release is not just an update; it signifies a major leap forward in our journey towards creating a more fair, censorship-resistant, and user-driven internet.
Development updates
Bee 2.0 Transition Guide
A Bee 2.0 transition guide for staking node operators, uploaders, & Swarm testnet users.
Development updates
Swarm’s Community Governance: The Bonding Curve Vote
On February 29, 2024, the Swarm Foundation addressed concerns about the current relevance of the Swarm bonding curve design. They announced that the bonding curve's existence would be put to a vote, offering the community the choice to either shut it down or validate its continuation.
Ecosystem
Swarm Community Call, 29 February – Recap
The February call started with an overview of the latest updates to the Swarm network. As highlighted by Niki Papadatou, node operators now have access to a local scanning tool via an API endpoint.
Events
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. By examining these metrics, we aim to offer a thorough understanding of the Swarm network's current state and continuing evolution.
Development updates