Deeper Network Bi-Monthly Newsletter: 2023/09/01–2023/10/31

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:

Technical Updates

Hardware: 

Deeper Connect Air- in mass production and will start shipping as soon as possible

Deeper Connect Mini & Pico high-performance WiFi adapter debugged and mass-produced

DPR Mini SE & Mini Cooling Base improvement and currently undergoing performance stress testing.

Software: 

AtomOS Development Progress: 

• 1.2.2.rel version was been released
• Backup tunnel feature development, progress: 95% (was released with 1.2.2.rel firmware)
• Ad filter rule auto-update feature development, progress: 50%
• Bit Torrent Sharing disabled feature optimization and internal testing, progress: 90%
• The traffic statistics module is reconstructed, progress: 50%
• Domain configuration in smart route list feature development, progress: 50%
• APP-relocator, cryptocurrency exchanges module development, progress: 60%
• APP-relocator,  the discount module is newly added, progress: 95% (was released with 1.2.2.rel firmware)
• Game acceleration feature research, data preparation, progress: 80%
• GUI optimization, progress: 70%

1.2.2.rel 

• Added browser cache warning message
• Added YouTube app to App Relocator
• Changed sharing bandwidth limit range
• Fixed web filter issue
• Fixed empty notification on the dashboard
• Fixed the issue of too many incoming tunnels
• Modified public IP change
• Modified upstream SSID change
• Implemented backup tunnels for DPN Smart Route
• Implemented URL conversion for Domain/IP Config pages
• Improved CPU mode for Pico
• Improved DHCP
• Improved security
• Improved HTTPS ads filter to support YouTube IOS APP v18+
• Supported AP under vwire mode
• Supported new Wi-Fi dongle
• Updated App Relocator page
• Updated DPN mode page
• Updated DPN tunnel page
• Updated HTTPS ads filter guide for MacOS
• Updated reboot process
• Updated sharing log format
• Updated world map chart

Deeper Chain

Important tech submission:

In September 

• Frontier updates dependency on polkadot-sdk
  https://github.com/deeper-chain/frontier/commit/5d86b2860aae81b969d560f0b56864397bf9

• Added ADSC NFT feature
  https://github.com/deeper-chain/deeper-chain/pull/381  

• Added ADSC NFT staking feature
  (private) https://github.com/deeper-chain/adsc-staking 
  Fixed issues of credit history when switching IDs and not being able to switch ERA when withdrawing DEP rewards
  https://github.com/deeper-chain/deeper-chain/pull/380 
  https://github.com/deeper-chain/deeper-chain/pull/397

• Fixed DPR-Eth-bridge multiple stabilities
  (private) https://github.com/deeper-chain/dpr-eth-bridge/commits/master

In October: 

• Updated Deeper Chain dependency on Polkadot-sdk-v1.1.0
  https://github.com/deeper-chain/deeper-chain/pull/412 

• Optimized ADSC NFT staking logic
  https://github.com/deeper-chain/deeper-chain/pull/408 

• Fixed increasing staking in AtomOS issue and resolved NPoW withdrawal issue
  https://github.com/deeper-chain/deeper-chain/pull/413 
  https://github.com/deeper-chain/deeper-chain/pull/397 

• Cleaned preimages hash dirty data
  https://github.com/deeper-chain/deeper-chain/pull/406 

• Fixed DPR-Eth-bridge/ deeperscan multiple stabilities
  (private) https://github.com/deeper-chain/dpr-eth-bridge/commits/master 
  https://github.com/deeper-chain/deeperscan/commits/master

Technical Scheme Discussion: 

ADSC NFT research and design

Design the implementation of ADSC staking scheme

Discuss the design of burning DPR supplementary

Discuss the design of conditions for ADSC rewards

Design the solution for NPoW rewards withdrawal issue 

Technical document reference:

• https://github.com/deeper-chain/deeper-chain
• https://deeper-network-inc.gitbook.io/deeper-connect-knowledge-base/
• https://doc.deepernetwork.org/

Community News

• Continue to share the tips on the use of Deeper Connect devices
• Shared how Deeper Connect devices protect network security and privacy
• Share DPN usage scenarios, how to use it, and how Deeper devices can block ads
• Continue to educate the community on cybersecurity and shared articles: 《How to choose safe passwords》《VPNs: how students are getting around the TikTok ban》《How to use a Deeper Connect DPN》《Deeper Connect Air decentralized VPN router》《Millions of cheap Android TV boxes come pre-infected with botnet malware》《What Is Web3?》
• Shared the Deeper Connect Air promotion: getting 15% cash back for referrals
• Shared a post collecting users’ feedback on using Indian tunnels 
• Announced the increase of bridge single transaction limit
• Invited community users to participate in the NBA League Pass test. Those whose feedback reports are accepted by the team will receive a free 1-year subscription 
• Conducted polls on social media platforms to understand users’ usage habits and concerns about network security-related features
• Shared Deeper Network YouTube channel updates of a series of tutorial videos
• YouTube channels: Carlos Correia, DeeperNaut, CodewithHarry, Diego, Cyberwox, Casagency shared videos about the Deeper Network

Marketing News

In September: 

• Indiegogo campaign: After officially launching on the 8th, the project gained over 2,500+ backers in less than a month. The Deeper Connect Air has been selected as a star project and displayed on the homepage.
• Deeper Connect Air updates: collected feedback from KOLs and made adjustments and upgrades in terms of device heat dissipation and component materials and in the process of mass production.
• KOL collaboration: collaborating with KOLs from different countries, including North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, etc. to release reviews and unboxing videos for the Deeper Connect Air, which became a popular keyword search on YouTube and Google.
• Major client collaborations: there are numerous new distributors in the Middle East. The market indicates that the demand for decentralized VPN devices is gradually increasing. 
• Amazon expansion: successfully launched in Amazon US and Canada. Additionally, the DPR Mini SE has been updated to a new single-dongle device for Amazon. The Deeper Connect Pico and Air are in preparation for launching on Amazon.
• The Deeper Connect Mini Flash Sale campaign was launched successfully

In October: 

• Indiegogo campaign: the live campaign phase of the project has successfully ended, and was supported by nearly 4,000 backers. The campaign has now transitioned into the Indemand phase. The project is honored to be selected as one of the "10 Cool & Clever Finds" and as “Team’s Favorite” on the platform
• Deeper Connect Air updates: the project has begun large-scale production
• KOL collaboration: new KOLs (CodeWithHarry, Dantic, David A. Velez, fpt, etc.) released review videos for Deeper Connect Air with some videos gaining over 4,000+ comments.
• Major client collaborations: apart from the United States and Canada, there has been a significant surge in large orders from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Turkey, UAE and other regions.
• Expanded device accessories: launched the storage accessories bags for the Deeper Connect Air, Pico, and DPR Mini SE on Indiegogo.This offers more choices for Amazon and official website users for different needs  
• The Halloween streaming campaign was launched successfully 
• KOC project: we have implemented the KOC (Key Opinion Consumer) project. It allows users to provide positive feedback on different formats on a new section of the website.