Deeper Network Bi-Monthly Newsletter: 2026/03/01–2026/04/30

Deeper Network’s bi-monthly newsletter is a brief bulletin containing the latest community developments, technical updates, and market status of our project. It is periodically released at the beginning of every other month for our community members.

We would like to thank every member of the Deeper Network community for your contributions and support. Here are the latest updates:

Software

AtomOS Development Progress

• Privacy & security update: Improved IP leak protection, expanded the DNS filter blacklist, disabled DoH, and strengthened DNS handling for more secure connections.
• Protocol & stability improvements: Enhanced NAT performance, improved WebRTC connectivity, optimized some 0-node device scenarios, refined gateway MAC address detection, and added an internal UDP server toggle.
• Public Wi-Fi compatibility: Added Captive Portal support for smoother authentication on public Wi-Fi networks.
• Regional app optimization: Improved compatibility for the UK streaming app “UKTV Play.”
• Access control development: LAN IP access control progress has reached 95%.
• Setup Wizard upgrade: Introduced new Setup Wizard logic, with the first-time device onboarding page designed to create a smoother user experience. Progress has reached 90%.
• UI and usability enhancements: Added a one-click reboot button on the “Not Connected” page, refined Wi-Fi band settings and password validation, and improved dashboard log display and wallet binding interactions.
• Transparency & logging: Enhanced log database performance and added BitTorrent sharing logs plus HTTPS filter certificate issuance details.
• Convenience updates: Streamlined tunnel deletion and added real-time status information to Access Control.
• Ongoing development: App Relocator rule optimization is still in progress, while Wi-Fi setting optimization has been completed.

AtomOS Firmware Updates

2.0.4.rel

• Improved log DB.
• Improved the error message for tunnel deletion.
• Implemented the Allow LAN Access to This Device switch.
• Implemented Setup Wizard.
• Fixed a DNS pollution issue.
• Fixed a Wi-Fi frequency band issue.
• Fixed a downstream Wi-Fi password length issue.
• Fixed an empty log issue.
• Added sharing logs for BitTorrent.
• Added certificate issuance time information.
• Added Wi-Fi antenna information.
• Added Access Control status information.
• Updated HTTPS Filter built-in rules.

2.0.5.rel

• Fixed a node connection issue.
• Fixed a WebRTC issue.

DPN App (Beta) Release

March

DPN 3.0 core capabilities have been aligned across multiple platforms, with the device infrastructure becoming more stable and ready for future feature expansion and performance improvements.

Key Highlights

• iOS 3.0 reached a new milestone release (Build 55 & 64), with core features entering a more stable iteration phase.
• Security rule systems are unified across iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
• Stability has been significantly improved for high-connection and long-duration usage scenarios.
• Memory and resource management continue to improve for smoother performance.
• Startup rule storage and loading architecture has been further optimized to support future performance enhancements.

Impact

• Stronger system consistency with a more unified cross-platform experience.
• Improved performance and stability for higher traffic and more complex use cases.
• A more reliable foundation for future commercialization and feature expansion.
• Better usability and stability in complex network environments.
• Reduced performance fluctuation during extended usage.
• A unified framework established for future security and feature development.

April

Key Highlights

• iOS continued iterative releases (Build 70 & 76), further improving stability and user experience.
• Security protection capabilities are now presented in a more user-facing and accessible way.
• Multi-platform security feature presentation is becoming more aligned for a more unified experience.
• Rule loading and performance optimization solutions have been implemented, improving overall efficiency.
• Network connectivity and log processing stability have been further strengthened.

Impact

• Security capabilities have evolved from a behind-the-scenes feature into a more user-recognizable value.

Deeper Chain

Important Tech Submission

March

hd-wallet

• Rebuilt the transaction build pipeline with tiered fee policies, supporting standard, fast, and low fee options.
• Refined UTXO selection and change merge logic for more stable handling in multi-input scenarios.
• Enhanced compatibility for P2TR key-path and script-path signatures with a unified signing flow.
• Added transaction trace logs covering build, sign, and broadcast stages.
• Improved BRC20 balance calculations to prevent inscription-occupied UTXOs from being unintentionally used.
• Enhanced batch transfer packaging performance for faster processing in large-output scenarios.
• Added offline signature summary export for easier cold-wallet verification.
• Improved change amount accuracy across various edge-case scenarios.

deeper-node

• Refined peer scoring by introducing combined latency, packet loss, and uptime weighting for connection selection.
• Improved cross-region peer routing to reduce inefficient long-distance paths.
• Added a resource watcher with CPU, memory, and bandwidth threshold alerts.
• Expanded sync-phase observability with more detailed block sync status tracking.
• Enabled partial hot reload for network configurations to reduce node restart frequency.
• Improved relay fallback handling for faster removal of unstable peers.
• Enhanced connection recycling efficiency under high concurrency.
• Strengthened rate-limiting and abnormal traffic detection rules.

cp-slack-debug

• Added alert aggregation and deduplication to reduce repetitive notification noise.
• Connected the full claim event → DB → Slack trace flow for easier tracking and auditing.
• Added correlated search support for ticket, address, and round dimensions.
• Reworked statistical SQL to improve long-range reporting performance.
• Expanded audit logging coverage for sensitive actions such as rule changes and exports.
• Added scheduled diff checks between on-chain and local records.
• Improved asynchronous notification reliability in high-frequency scenarios.
• Enhanced backup validation and recovery workflows.

deep-chat

• Refined the agent scheduler with improved priority, fallback, and retry handling.
• Enhanced retrieval and rerank workflows for better long-document matching accuracy.
• Added session presets to support scenario-based model, tool, and knowledge-base switching.
• Reduced first-response latency and optimized stream delivery rhythm.
• Added plugin call metrics with latency and error-rate tracking.
• Improved memory slice handling during long-session conversations.
• Enhanced voice pipeline stability to reduce interruptions under weak network conditions.
• Strengthened tenant-level quota management and isolation controls.

April

hd-wallet

• Added a unified asset view for main coins, tokens, inscriptions, and UTXO tracking.
• Introduced batch approval and batch signing for smoother multi-transaction confirmations.
• Enhanced fee recommendations with dynamic mempool-based pricing.
• Added transaction lifecycle tracking covering build, sign, pending, and confirmed stages.
• Continued refining the CoinJoin assembly process with improved input/output selection strategies.
• Improved size estimation accuracy for large-output transactions.
• Enhanced Ledger and Trezor interaction stability for complex script transactions.
• Added a local cache layer to improve balance query responsiveness.

deeper-node

• Added weighted task dispatching based on node load and contribution levels.
• Improved sync rollback and resume handling to streamline recovery after interruptions.
• Enhanced upgrade orchestration with additional pre-check and post-verification steps.
• Added a topology view to visualize peer relationships and regional distribution.
• Continued tuning QUIC parameters for smoother performance in complex network environments.
• Strengthened low-reputation node detection and isolation strategies.
• Improved peer discovery reliability in dual-stack network environments.
• Optimized metrics reporting intervals to reduce monitoring overhead.

cp-slack-debug

• Added root-cause analysis to distinguish blockchain, API, database, and notification pipeline issues.
• Refined RBAC permissions by separating admin, audit, and operations roles.
• Introduced a real-time statistics dashboard with round, address, and contract-level filtering.
• Added permission verification and expiration controls for data exports.
• Enhanced alert rules with granular configuration by project, amount, and category.
• Optimized historical data storage with hot/cold tiering to improve query efficiency.
• Improved statistical consistency under complex filtering conditions.
• Strengthened timeout, retry, and degradation handling logic.

deep-chat

• Continued improving the enterprise knowledge assistant workflow with multi-KB search and source references.
• Added plugin marketplace validation with metadata, version, and capability checks.
• Enhanced mixed text-image input parsing and multi-turn conversation alignment.
• Introduced a task board showing agent progress, tool status, and retry history.
• Improved voice mode interruption and mute detection transitions.
• Expanded security review controls with tenant-level configuration support.
• Connected feedback, quality metrics, and tuning into a continuous optimization loop.
• Improved context isolation stability during concurrent conversations.

Community Updates

• Increased community engagement through interactive poll posts.
• Highlighted that Deeper Connect devices offer at least 2–3 deployment methods to suit different user setup scenarios.
• Explained that public Wi-Fi itself is not always the main risk, but rather how users route and share their data traffic.
• Educated the community by sharing phishing awareness articles highlighting how scam emails are becoming increasingly personalized, reminding users to verify the authenticity of email senders.
• Shared travel booking tips on how using Deeper Connect can help users save on hotel accommodations.
• Covered the recent Instagram data leak incident to help users understand the importance of personal data protection.
• Demonstrated how switching locations to Sri Lanka through Deeper Connect can unlock additional video content.
• Reminded users that multi-node connections can reduce failure risks while improving security and network resilience.
• Shared a TBP article discussing who should truly control internet access and connectivity.
• Highlighted positive user reviews and real-world experiences with Deeper devices.
• Shared a tip on switching YouTube regions to Macau through Deeper Connect to reduce ads.
• Educated users that office devices also require stronger protection to reduce the risk of exposing confidential company or personal information.
• Increased engagement through interactive word scramble posts.
• Published important firmware update announcements.
• Published a retrospective letter on the journey of Deeper Network, highlighting the shared success made possible through the community’s persistence and collective effort.
• Published “Myth vs Fact” posts to help the community better understand common networking misconceptions.
• Shared meme posts to raise cybersecurity-related awareness about the importance of online security.
• Helped the community understand how protection can exist as a hardware layer between routers and the internet.
• Reminded the community that Deeper Network only uses two official email addresses and warned users not to click unfamiliar links.
• Shared the perspective that online privacy should not depend on subscription-based services, but instead remain under the user’s own control.
• Discussed how the rapid growth of AI makes personal privacy protection increasingly important.
• Explained common troubleshooting questions regarding internet speed changes after using Deeper devices.
• Covered Instagram’s recent removal of end-to-end encryption for direct messages and its potential impact on user privacy.
• Shared promotional collaboration videos with YouTubers.
• Shared news that Hong Kong police can now demand phone passwords from users.
• Published the April Fool’s “Moon Node” post.
• Shared an article about Russia’s major internet services being instructed on how to detect VPNs, and explained how decentralized nodes can help reduce centralized control.
• Demonstrated how to use App Relocator to watch HBO Max content from different countries.

Marketing News

1. Campaigns & Promotions

Branding and Promotions

• Successfully concluded the extended New Year campaigns with customized gift boxes.

Seasonal Campaign

• In April, launched an Easter campaign with Easter egg promotions.

Community Engagement

• Expanded the project’s presence across Reddit, technology forums, and privacy-focused communities.
• Actively participated in discussions around decentralized network architecture.

2. Channel Restructuring and Cost Management

Pricing Structure Adjustments

• Following the increase in raw material costs in February, discussions were conducted with global distributors throughout March to adjust the pricing structure.

3. B2B Channels and Global Market Development

Operational Optimization

• Reviewed current distributors to strengthen channel management and ensure balanced growth in sales and pricing performance.

Regional Market Growth

• Middle East & Africa (MEA): Partnerships with new clients in Kenya progressed steadily, while orders in Singapore and the UAE were successfully completed.
• Oceania: Retail inquiries were directly routed to Australian distributors, and demand has been increasing.
• South Asia: Increased collaboration with content creators for unboxing videos.

Improved Efficiency

• Through revenue sharing and long-term influencer partnerships, Deeper Network increased Deeper Connect device exposure and built stronger relationships.