Year in Review: A Timeline of Sentinel in 2024
Relive and reminisce about the most significant year in the project’s seven-year history—event-by-event.
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Sentinel v12 Hub Upgrade: Faster Connections, Easier Subscriptions, and Better Nodes - Testnet LIVE
Everything you need to know about Sentinel's latest hub upgrade—and how it benefits you, whether you're an application user, hardcore backend contributor, or anything in between.
Sentinel in the Media - 2024
Every media appearance made by Sentinel and its partners so far in 2024; including interviews, AMAs, podcasts, panel appearances, speeches, and much more.
Cosmoverse 2024 in Review: Photos, Videos, and More
A comprehensive wrap-up of the Sentinel's triumphant return to Cosmoverse.
Special Feature: Cosmoverse 2024 Preview
Sentinel team members, core contributors, and community members are now flocking to the "City of Gold;" bringing with them dVPN applications, a brand-new AI data acquisition protocol, and a bold vision for the future of DePIN.
SentNodes: Infrastructure 101 with the Node Network's Favorite New Website
SentNodes, a website that helps application users and network contributors monitor and manage Sentinel Nodes, was founded in January by Busurnode. In the nine months since, it's become a favorite of the rapidly-growing Sentinel Node Network and the community of diehards that sustain it.
Casanode: New dVPN Node Manager for Raspberry Pi Enters Public Testing
Sentinel's dVPN node network needs to cover as many countries across the globe as it possibly can... Simple, easily-concealed hardware nodes that are affordable for all economic strata are crucial for expanding the reach of dVPN.
Sentinel 2024: AI Data Layer and Peer-to-Peer Bandwidth Marketplace for Web3
Sentinel team members have fully lifted the veil on the project’s ambitious new AI narrative... This represents the first tangible step in realizing a foundational goal: The maturation of Sentinel from a network of dVPN clients into a global peer-to-peer bandwidth marketplace.
Sentinel's Native Blockchain Explorer Makes its Debut
An important milestone in chain sovereignty and transparency for the entire network.
Introducing Sentinel Shield dVPN: Ecosystem Flagship App Now Live on Android, iOS to Follow
The original testnet Sentinel flagship application surpassed one hundred thousand total downloads. The Sentinel team and community anticipate that its new, refreshed Cosmos-based mainnet incarnation will expand upon that stellar legacy even further. On Wednesday, it debuted on Android.
Independent dVPN Releases Windows Beta with Advanced Features
Nobody in the Sentinel community, including the Independent VPN team, was expecting the resounding success that the app would find not only in Turkey; but across the Near East and the entire world. In fewer than six months of existence, it has surpassed 100,000 downloads across all platforms.
Sentinel Torrents May be on Horizon
Sentinel's blockchain-based peer discovery system would in effect create a "perpetual torrent tracker" that is incentivized, more efficient, and cannot be blocked or stopped like traditional centralized trackers.
Sentinel and the Cosmos Ecosystem: A History
Sentinel entered its third year as part of the Cosmos Ecosystem today! By the standards of blockchain projects, Sentinel is actually quite old now—a veteran of three bear markets over the course of almost seven years. Many projects have also been added and subtracted from the rather young Cosmos...
The Essential 2024 Guide to VPNs: Discover the Benefits
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have become an increasingly popular (and necessary) - tool for internet users around the world. But what exactly are VPNs, and how can they benefit you? This comprehensive guide will delve into the world of VPNs, exploring their functionalities, advantages, and potential drawbacks. What is a...
Empowering Individuals: The Promise of Decentralized Data Control
Sir Tim Berners-Lee, renowned as the inventor of the world wide web (WWW), envisioned the internet as a platform fostering creativity and collaboration. However, over the past two decades, the trajectory of the web has taken a concerning turn, particularly regarding the handling of personal data. The prevalent model, where...
Empowering Individuals: The Promise of Decentralized Data Control
Sir Tim Berners-Lee, renowned as the inventor of the world wide web (WWW), envisioned the internet as a platform fostering creativity and collaboration. However, over the past two decades, the trajectory of the web has taken a concerning turn, particularly regarding the handling of personal data. The prevalent model, where...
How to Stake $DVPN Coins: A Step-by-Step Guide
In the Sentinel universe, selecting a validator for $DVPN staking is a decision that directly influences your rewards and the network’s security. This article explores the essential criteria to consider in this crucial choice, ranging from technical aspects to community engagement. What is Sentinel (DVPN)? Sentinel ($DVPN) is a...
Transparency and Growth: The Core of Sentinel Growth DAO
The Sentinel Growth DAO is a democratic group of dedicated members of the Sentinel community intent on upholding the highest standards of professionalism in its duties (sprinkling just the right amount of fun here and there too). We are committed to fostering growth through a system of structured and recorded...
dVPN and the DePIN Narrative
Decentralized virtual private networks (dVPNs) are an emerging technology that aligns closely with the DePIN movement. DePIN stands for decentralized personal information management and refers to giving individuals more control over their personal data and digital identity. Decentralized VPNs empower users by enhancing privacy, security, and anonymity during internet use....
Introducing DePIN: Revolutionizing Data Encryption and Digital Security
In a world where data security is paramount, one innovative solution stands out among the rest: DePIN. But what exactly is DePIN, and why is it causing such a stir in the tech community? DePIN, short for Decentralized Privacy Infrastructure, represents a paradigm shift in data encryption. Developed by a...
State of the Ecosystem Update from Sentinel Team: Flagship App Launch Target, New Whitelabels, and More
As February wound to a close yesterday, ProjectAutonomy of the Sentinel team shared a broad series of updates on the state of the project's ecosystem. They included the development status on nearly every dVPN application built with Sentinel, the announcement of two new additional applications, and news about...
Sentinel Validator Set Continues to Swell in Numbers and Talent
Validating Sentinel is a serious business—and it's getting more serious. As of this article's publication, new Sentinel validators require at least 13.6 million DVPN Coins to enter the active set—roughly $37,000 USD or €34,000 EUR at the current DVPN market price....
Ni Hao to dVPN: Sentinel and Dragon VPN Partner on Fiat Gateway for Over a Billion Chinese Users
Decentralized VPN is coming to China in 2024! In a significant collaboration, Sentinel, the leading decentralized VPN (dVPN) bandwidth marketplace, has partnered with Dragon VPN, a popular product in the Chinese market, to introduce Dragon dVPN. This new alliance, funded by the Sentinel Growth DAO's mission to expand...
The Sentinel Italian Community's Impact on the Sentinel dVPN Ecosystem
In the ever-evolving landscape of decentralized virtual private networks (dVPNs), the Sentinel Italian Community has emerged as a formidable force driving progress and innovation. With a steadfast commitment to the principles of decentralization and privacy, this community has played a crucial role in lifting the Sentinel dVPN ecosystem to new...
Community Resource: Sentinel Social Directory
As Sentinel's userbase and reputation continue to balloon more and more every day, it doesn't take a keen observer to notice that the community is becoming much more busy. Sentinel's decentralised community is a reflection of the the decentralised nature of the project itself:...
Sentinel dVPN App is Now Open to Beta Testing
New VPN app launched for Android Sentinel is excited to announce the launch of its new VPN app for Android, and they're calling on volunteers to test it and provide their input. This crucial phase is all about refining the app with real user feedback to ensure it&...
Caishen VPN Fully Enters Public Beta
Almost exactly in time for the Chinese New Year! Caishen VPN, a Sentinel-based whitelabel developed primarily for the Chinese market, is now available for testing on iOS. The beta can be joined using the link below. Join the Caishen VPN betaAvailable on iOSApple The Android APK, which was released a...
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