Waku

Recent improvements to the Waku protocol focus on enhanced monitoring and peer management: - **nwaku Updates**: - Adapted libwaku for improved metrics tracking - Added dynamic log level adjustments via REST in wakunode2 - New debug helpers for peer statistics - Fixed relay unsubscribe operation - **js-waku Enhancements**: - Implemented smart peer management for Store - Made SDS (Store Distributed System) process synchronous - Released browser-based SDS example [View detailed changelog](https://roadmap.logos.co/waku/updates/2025-06-16)

Waku has integrated with Taco to provide enhanced peer-to-peer communications with decentralized encryption capabilities. This collaboration enables developers to build: - Censorship-resistant messaging systems - Private communication channels - Access-controlled messaging features The integration builds on Waku's existing infrastructure that supports mobile and browser-based p2p messaging. Waku continues to focus on providing scalable solutions without relying on centralized servers. **Key Features:** - True peer-to-peer architecture - Mobile and browser compatibility - Decentralized encryption - Open-source implementation Learn more at [Waku Documentation](https://docs.waku.org)

The Web3Privacy Now hackathon in Berlin showcased projects emphasizing digital sovereignty in web3 applications. Several finalists incorporated Waku protocols in their solutions: - @letsstepaside - OpenLavatory - Portal The event highlighted growing momentum in privacy-focused web3 development, with teams demonstrating practical applications of decentralized communication protocols. *Previous hackathons this year have seen similar focus on privacy and sovereignty, including the 100+ developer turnout at Avalanche Summit LATAM.*

Waku, a decentralized communication protocol, emphasizes its commitment to open-source development and privacy-focused solutions. Key points: - FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) technology available to all privacy advocates - Designed to eliminate user metadata harvesting - Offers scalable and reliable peer-to-peer communications - No permissions required to build on the platform Waku continues to support builders who prioritize user privacy and decentralized communication infrastructure. The protocol maintains its position as a foundational tool for developing privacy-preserving applications in the web3 space.