Vector release is a pre-production based experimental network. For this release individuals may build their own node, and will be able to begin running it within the next week (update will be made available). Notably for this release, the node code has been open-sourced for review, critique, and education.

To learn more, visit https://github.com/tangramproject/Tangram.Vector

Open Sourced Code

All code is now open sourced! Find it here: https://github.com/tangramproject/Tangram.Vector

What is Vector (Test-net1 release)?

First and foremost, Vector is a test network for the Tangram team and community to find critical bugs, run tests, and experiment in a Tangram-like environment. If you are a part of this release, you’re part of something very special, and a huge milestone which has been a long time coming.

Vector nest-net will be used as an early proving ground for things like consensus (messages, states and broadcasting), gossip protocol (dissemination of members — membership).

Security warning: Vector is the first release with consensus and as such should be treated as experimental! There are no guarantees made, and expect to find bugs and flaws.

However, please have fun on Vector and learn more about Tangram! Explore the open-source code, setup your node, and explore the features. The objective here is to get to a point where Vector will mimic the eventual live environment of Tangram network. Things may get messy; this is expected, but will progressively get better over-time. From installation difficulties on the user’s end to protocol enhancements and feature add-ons in Vector, every step is an improvement for us.

Who can participate in Vector?

If you wish to set up a node, experiment, and support the release by finding bugs, or even by getting yourself accustomed to the intricacies of what Tangram is about - this is release is for you! This is the perfect time to start getting to know Tangram and the inner mechanics of its technologies and protocols.

If you wish to participate in the release of Vector, you can claim test TGM through any of our channels (we recommend Discord; here).

If you’re thinking about starting a Tangram-related project and need support, whether that be a few questions that need answering or a little more detail than some, feel free to get in touch through any of Tangram’s channels and one of our community members or managers can point you in the right direction.

What’s Vector timeline? (Update)

The following timeline features approximations. We cannot predict what may or may not come out of this release, as a large release, and new, but we’re all hoping for as much as possible. Bug fixes, enhancements and optimizations will be considered and prioritized.

Phase 0: Set up a node

Approximate timeline: now.

Phase 1: Run a node

Approximate timeline: TBC

Phase 2: Monitoring

Approximate timeline: After Phase 1.

Phase 3: Bug fixes, enhancements and added features (incremental updates / changes)

Approximate timeline: After Phase 2.