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Orb's Changelog

Welcome to the Orb's Changelog. This section serves as a comprehensive record of all updates, improvements, and changes made to the ORB platform. Our commitment to transparency and continuous enhancement means that we regularly update our platform to better serve our users' needs. Here, you can stay informed about the latest features, fixes, and enhancements.

Why We Keep a Changelog​

Maintaining a detailed changelog allows us to:

  • Communicate updates and changes to our users transparently.
  • Highlight new features and improvements.
  • Document bug fixes and technical enhancements.
  • Provide a historical record of our platform's development.

How to Use This Changelog​

Each entry in this changelog is dated and categorized to make it easy for you to find the information you need. Simply click on a date to view detailed information about each update.

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OrbVPN Changelog

Welcome to the OrbVPN changelog, documenting our journey from inception in 2007 to the present day. This changelog reflects our continuous evolution, technical innovations, and commitment to providing secure and reliable VPN services.

Changelog Structure​

Each entry is organized into three main categories:

Service Development (OrbVPN and OrbNET)​

Tracks the evolution of our applications, features, and user interfaces, from basic command-line tools to sophisticated multi-platform applications.

Server Infrastructure​

Documents our infrastructure growth, from initial shared hosting to a global network of high-performance servers across multiple cloud providers and data centers.

Protocols & Security​

Chronicles our security implementations and protocol developments, showing our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and security.

Version Numbering​

Our version numbering system has evolved along with our service:

  • 2007-2009: v0.0.1 - v2.5.0 (Initial development and service establishment)
  • 2009-2012: v2.6.0 - v12.3.0 (Python and Laravel-based system development)
  • 2012-2017: v12.4.0 - v16.2.0 (Native client development and infrastructure expansion)
  • 2017-Present: v16.3.0 onwards (Modern architecture with Flutter apps and Spring Boot backend)

Infrastructure Evolution​

Our infrastructure journey spans multiple phases:

  • 2007-2014: Self-hosted infrastructure in various datacenters
  • 2014-2023: AWS infrastructure period
  • 2023-Present: Azure infrastructure with enhanced capabilities

Major Milestones​

Key transformations in our service history:

  • 2007: Initial service conception
  • 2012: First native client applications
  • 2017: Migration to Spring Boot backend
  • 2020: Launch of Flutter-based applications
  • 2023: Migration to Azure infrastructure
  • 2024: Introduction of WireGuard protocol

Using This Changelog​

Entries are ordered chronologically with the newest updates appearing first. Each entry includes version numbers and specific changes across our three main categories.

Navigate through our history using the sidebar, where entries are organized by date from newest to oldest, documenting our continuous improvement and innovation in the VPN industry.