The roadmap updates are now complete and will be published on site in full next week.

Some of the detail has been shared this week, particularly pertaining to the underlying services in the network. The main areas of focus are outlined below, provided as a sneak preview for our community.

In no particular order...

Network explorer

* Screenshot shows the beta interface

The Edge network explorer visualises and monitors the performance of Hosts, Gateways, Stargates. The explorer has been in Beta internally for a few months now, and will be moved to a public footing in the coming weeks.

Expected end of Q1/Q2

Node dashboards

A trimmed down version of the Network explorer which is embedded in the user account page and allows visualization and monitoring of a user’s connected devices.

First release expected: Q2

Earnings and payout visualization

Originally scheduled for Q4 2018, earnings and payout visualization was moved back to allow for a longer period of testing with the Founding Node estate.

Expected Q2

Self-onboarding

Starting with Linux and rolling out to other operating systems, self-onboarding enables the addition of a wide variety of machines to the Edge network.

We're working to ensure security in self-onboarding nodes, which is not a trivial task. The distribution has been usable in a Linux environment for many months now, but will only be released once we are happy that it doesn't pose a security risk to the network.

First package expected Q1/Q2

Edge storage

Originally known as DADI Store, Edge storage provides two forms of object storage within the network, enabling individuals and business to build storage backed services and to distribute their content with ease.