ROADMAP
2022: Staex v0
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This was the first version we inherited from DT.
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Built by over 80 engineers following industry best practices.
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It was a large, blockchain-inspired system.
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Over time, we fixed rough edges and realized we needed a new routing algorithm for IoT.
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Most features from the original version are still included, except for routing.
2023: Staex v1
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Introduced a new routing algorithm that dramatically reduced idle data usage.
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Completely rewritten in Rust, which improved performance and reduced memory usage, even on small IoT devices.
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Key features: low data usage, low memory usage, and high performance.
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This release became the foundation for building a highly secure IoT VPN.
2024: Staex v2
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Major new feature: tunnels.
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Each tunnel has its own private/public keys, protocol, and port.
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All traffic outside tunnels is blocked.
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Tunnels replace VLANs, IP allow/deny lists, user authentication, and network isolation.
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Applications are decoupled from network nodes, limiting lateral movement and supporting a zero-trust architecture.
2025: Staex v3
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Plan to introduce distributed public key infrastructure (DPKI).
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Allows companies or individuals to issue network certificates.
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Reduces potential attack surfaces compared to centralized PKI.
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Using decentralized blockchain-based systems to make device telemetry data trustworthy for broader industrial automation.
2026: Staex v4
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Will launch Staex OS, an operating system for routers and IoT devices.
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Focus on a high-level, user-friendly interface for configuration (no subnetworks, VLANs, or complex rules).
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Security managed through cryptographic certificates (application, network, node, etc.).
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Plan to introduce an eBPF-based language for firewall rules, replacing legacy iptables modules and making firewall setup easier for users.