Skypier VPN - v0.1.0-beta

Skypier VPN Version 0.1.0 Release Notes

We are excited to announce the release of Skypier VPN version 0.1.0, our first Minimum Viable Product (MVP) version introducing a libp2p-based decentralized VPN. This release targets the following operating systems:

• 🐧 Linux amd64
• 🍎 macOS amd64
• 🍎 macOS arm64 (Apple M series)

Note: our MacOS dmg is not yet signed and notarized

New Features and Updates

Integrated VPN UI

The integrated VPN UI has been updated to its latest version, introducing several new features to enhance your VPN experience:

• VPN Nodes Ranking by Geolocation: Easily find and connect to the best VPN nodes based on their geographical location.
• Disconnection Feature: Quickly disconnect from the VPN with a single click.
• Quit Program Feature: Exit the Skypier VPN application conveniently.
• Add a Node in the Bookmarks: Save your favorite VPN nodes for quick access.
• Geolocation Test Button: Ensure your IP is hidden by testing your geolocation.
• Wallet Authentication and NFT Subscription Checking: Authenticate using your wallet and check your NFT subscription status.
• Reduced XHR Requests: Add of Metamask Jazzicons to reduce call to third party API
• Add of a peer data cache: cache data relative to peer, such as peer ID, IP address and status. It reduces network load.

P2P Network management

• Node discovery: Enable libp2p node discovery for better DHT requesting.
• Resource and Connection manager: Ensure Skypier VPN is not consuming too much resources / is not instantiating too much network connections on the P2P network.

Skypier VPN - v0.0.2-beta

Skypier VPN Version 0.0.2 Release Notes

We are excited to announce the release of Skypier VPN version 0.0.2, our first Minimum Viable Product (MVP) version introducing a libp2p-based decentralized VPN. This release targets the following operating systems:

• 🐧 Linux amd64
• 🍎 macOS amd64
• 🍎 macOS arm64 (Apple M series)

Note: our MacOS dmg is not yet signed and notarized

New Features and Updates

Integrated VPN UI

The integrated VPN UI has been updated to its latest version, introducing several new features to enhance your VPN experience:

• VPN Nodes Ranking by Geolocation: Easily find and connect to the best VPN nodes based on their geographical location.
• Disconnection Feature: Quickly disconnect from the VPN with a single click.
• Quit Program Feature: Exit the Skypier VPN application conveniently.
• Add a Node in the Bookmarks: Save your favorite VPN nodes for quick access.
• Geolocation Test Button: Ensure your IP is hidden by testing your geolocation.
• Wallet Authentication and NFT Subscription Checking: Authenticate using your wallet and check your NFT subscription status.

P2P Network management

• Node discovery: Enable libp2p node discovery for better DHT requesting.
• Resource and Connection manager: Ensure Skypier VPN is not consuming too much resources / is not instantiating too much network connections on the P2P network.

Skypier VPN - v0.0.1-beta

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