Crypto as a Public Good: Privacy
That the individual shall have full protection in person and in property is a principle as old as the common law; but it has been
v1.16 Release - EIP-1559 is here!
Status v1.16 introduces EIP-1559 support; wallet, keycard, and chat improvements; and lots of bug fixes. Get your new Status here. Update in the App
The importance of client diversity in the run up to the merge
Note that Nimbus tends towards privacy by default making it harder for crawlers to detect it - nevertheless, the magnitude of the skewed client distribution
Why discourse on Twitter is AWFUL
[T]here's a widespread belief that existing social media platforms suck, and that we need better ones. And this is true for different reasons: centralized
Crypto as a Public Good: Liberty
You may remember Vitalik's EthCC address, in which he discussed the need for a broader Ethereum ecosystem that transcends just finance. That DeFi is great,
Status Node Program
Join the Status Network. Defend privacy. Run a Status Node.Mainstream messenger platforms suffer from a series of inherent design flaws. They lack privacy, hoard
What is a Status Node Really?
At its core a Status Node is software that allows relaying of messages of application users in a way that is as pseudonymous and as private as possible while still maintaining resource requirements that can be fulfilled by a mobile device or a low end laptop.
The Status Network Quarterly Report - Q2 2021
The Status Network Quarterly Report – Q2 2021. A recap of work across the entire ecosystem including the Status Mobile and Desktop apps, Nimbus, Waku, Keycard, and some exciting new projects.
EIP-1559: Crypto memes
What is EIP-1559?EIP-1559 is an Ethereum Improvement Proposal that will go live in the London fork of Ethereum in 2 days time (on August
Town Hall #78 - August 2, 2021
Here's a recap of our Town Hall for this month—we've got updates from People Ops, Mobile, Desktop, Growth & Retention, Infrastructure, Marketing, and Community
Ethereum is 6!
Today is July 30th, the 6th anniversary of Ethereum. Within the next few days, one of the most meme-ified updates to the Ethereum network will
v1.15 Release - Pin and edit messages, go fast
Status v1.15 introduces a number of new QoL features as well as a suite of updates to the messenger, wallet, and browser. Get your
The Social Evolution
Web2 vs. Web3Human beings are incredibly adaptive.1 We can acclimate to just about anything. Going with barely any food or water for long stretches,
Town Hall #77 - July 5, 2021
Here's a recap of our Town Hall of this month - we've got updates from People Ops, Mobile, Desktop, Growth & Retention, Infrastructure, Marketing, and
Web2 Social Pitfalls
Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Google+, Twitter, SnapChat, LinkedIn, Clubhouse. Billions of users. Logins. Messages. Statuses. Stories. Profiles. Phone numbers. Screenshots. GPS data. Audio recordings. AI derived