diff --git a/content/newsroom/nov_roundup/index.md b/content/newsroom/nov_roundup/index.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..586c67048 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/newsroom/nov_roundup/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,80 @@ +--- +id: nov_roundup +title: "Unfolding ThreeFold: October 2025 Roundup" +image_caption: nov_roundup +description: Highlights from October include the TF Grid 3.18 release, updates on Grid 4 economics, and commercialization. +date: 2025-11-06 +taxonomies: + people: [bernadette_amanda_caster] + tags: [tech,grid,community] + news-category: [tech,grid,community] +extra: + imgPath: nov_roundup.jpg + isFeatured: true +--- + +As we move into December, we’re excited to share a full recap of everything that happened across the ThreeFold ecosystem throughout November. It was a month of important progress on the platform, the grid, and the broader journey toward decentralized, sovereign digital infrastructure. Below is a clear and simple overview of the key milestones and developments from the past month. + +#### Platform & Grid Development +We’re pleased to share a major milestone for the ecosystem: ThreeFold Mainnet is now live on version 3.18. This upgrade marks a significant leap forward in performance, security, and usability across the entire stack. A heartfelt thank you goes out to our engineering teams and community contributors whose diligence ensured a seamless rollout. + +
+ +**What’s New in 3.18** + +
+ +[T]his release](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gep-tfgrid-mainnet-release-3-18/4655/4) delivered meaningful improvements across TFChain, ZOS, RMB, Mycelium, and MyceliumFlut, the mycelium mobile app. Users can expect faster and more resilient performance, smoother twin ownership transfer flows, improved proxy and connectivity support, a refreshed and more intuitive UI, and native VPN support for macOS and Windows. For those who want to explore the technical details, the full release notes are available now. + +
+ +#### ThreeFold Commercialization Update +As we close out November, the broader ThreeFold ecosystem continues to advance toward a unified vision: building distributed, sovereign, and energy-efficient digital infrastructure accessible to all. + +
+ +Our work today is guided by three strategic pillars: GeoMind, Project Mycelium, and ThreeFold (Core Grid & Community Cloud). Together, these aligned initiatives position the ecosystem to meet the rapidly growing global demand for decentralized compute, storage, and agentic intelligence. + +
+ +Read the full update [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gep-tfgrid-mainnet-release-3-18/4655/4). + +#### Project Mycelium: Full-Stack Decentralized Internet +Project Mycelium continues to progress steadily through its three foundational phases. + +
+ +In the Cloud Layer, ThreeFold v3 is now live, the Mycelium Kubernetes Cloud is available in early release, and a Virtual Datacenter offering is planned for re-launch in Q1 2026. + +
+ +In the Network Layer, the Mycelium Network is active and expanding, delivering robust connectivity and bandwidth services to the decentralized stack. + +
+ +In the Agentic Framework, development is underway, with the first components expected during H1 2026 as the shift toward sovereign, agentic intelligence services accelerates. + +
+ +At the heart of Project Mycelium are Mycelium OS and the Mycelium Marketplace. Both will be operated by The Mycelium Cooperative, which will receive 10% of marketplace utilization fees. The first releases are tracking for January, with early versions already running on the ThreeFold Grid. + +#### ThreeFold Cloud: Coexisting and Complementary +ThreeFold continues to operate as a feature-rich, community-driven cloud powered by the 3.x stack. While Mycelium Cloud focuses more specifically on Kubernetes-based deployments, ThreeFold Cloud offers broader functionality. Both will support different user profiles and use cases, giving farmers and hosters the flexibility to participate in either ecosystem. During this transition period, TFT rewards will continue through December. + +#### Demos & Community Engagement +A major highlight this month is the introduction of the ThreeFold Grid Agent (GUI), a new desktop experience built for the future of decentralized infrastructure management. This AI-powered interface makes it easier than ever to deploy, manage, and monitor nodes on the ThreeFold Grid. The codebase is open and available for anyone interested in exploring or contributing. + +
+ +We will be hosting a live demo on 18th December at 7 PM CEST / 1 PM EDT, where the community will get a first-hand look at the Grid Agent and upcoming developments. + +#### What’s Coming Next +In the near term, the ecosystem will see the launch of the Project Mycelium website, documentation, and onboarding flows, along with continued development of Mycelium OS and the Marketplace. We will also begin promoting new hosting opportunities to attract the next wave of community members. + +
+ +Looking ahead from Q1 to H1 2026, we are entering an important period focused on finalizing commercial offerings, transitioning from a rewards-driven model to a revenue-driven one, closing offtaker agreements, and securing the funding needed to scale capacity and operations. + +
+ +Our objective remains clear: Make 2026 the breakout year for ThreeFold, Mycelium, and the entire sovereign digital infrastructure movement. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/content/newsroom/nov_roundup/nov_roundup.jpg b/content/newsroom/nov_roundup/nov_roundup.jpg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..d42d520f2 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/newsroom/nov_roundup/nov_roundup.jpg differ