Streamr AMA: 2025 Vision & Protocol Upgrades

**Polygon has emerged as the go-to ecosystem for DePIN projects**, with its PoS network and Streamr's live data layer forming a powerful foundation. The **Streamr Network** now supports peer-to-peer livestreaming through Streamr TV, built on the same infrastructure that powers various DePIN applications. **Key DePIN projects on Polygon include:** - DIMO Network - connected vehicle data ownership - WiFi Map - crowdsourced WiFi hotspot database - Arkreen - renewable energy data verification - GEODNET - precision IoT location services - Witness Chain - unified DePIN consensus protocol Polygon's **EVM-compatible tools** provide the flexibility, scalability, and sovereignty needed for future-proof DePIN applications across multiple sectors. Read the full guide: [How Real-Time Data Infrastructure Powers DePIN on Polygon](https://polygon.technology/blog/how-real-time-data-infra-powers-depin-on-polygon-a-guide-by-streamr)

The Streamr Network has **fixed the autocertifier issue** that many users reported. **Quick Fix Available:** - Users who experienced problems should restart their nodes - Autocertifier should work as expected after restart This follows a pattern of technical issues being quickly resolved, with a similar node setup problem fixed earlier this year in April. *If you're running a Streamr node and experienced autocertifier problems, a simple restart should get you back online.*

**New Stream Sponsorships** are now live for October and November across multiple networks: - **Ethereum Events** and **Polygon Events** - **Polygon Blocks** and **Ethereum Blocks** - **Binance $DATA/USDT** ticker and trades View sponsorships at [streamr.network/hub/network/sponsorships](https://streamr.network/hub/network/sponsorships) **AutoStaker Plugin Coming Soon** The new plugin will enable nodes to: - **Auto-stake** into new opportunities - **Rebalance** for optimal yield - **Eliminate** manual micromanaging This creates smarter, 24/7 automated staking connected to the Streamr Network. **Important**: Future rewards may require the AutoStaker plugin. The development also establishes groundwork for connecting applications like Streamr TV to the broader Streamr Network tokenomics ecosystem.

Data privacy faces a critical decision point in 2025. Users must choose between two paths for their data flow: - **Corporate Farms**: Centralized systems that monitor and monetize user data - **Streamr Network**: Independent nodes offering equal speed without central control Streamr's system features: - End-to-end encryption by default - Keys never stored on central servers - Strategic key rotation preventing historical data access - True access revocation without backdoors The decentralized architecture provides a fundamentally different security model compared to traditional data harvesting systems.

Streamr has implemented comprehensive privacy features for data streams with end-to-end encryption by default. Key security features include: - Encryption keys never stored on central servers - Strategic key rotation prevents access to historical data - Permanent access revocation with no backdoors - Cryptographic signing chain prevents tampering - Peer-to-peer architecture with no central directory The platform's decentralized infrastructure creates a fundamentally different security model compared to traditional centralized systems where data is routinely harvested. This architecture supports censorship resistance while maintaining high performance at scale. [Learn more about Streamr's security features](https://docs.streamr.network/streamr-network/security/signing-and-verification)