2024 has been a year of building foundations. While our WireGuard integration marked a major technical milestone, the broader story of this year has been about expanding our developer ecosystem, launching our documentation platform, and strengthening our multi-protocol architecture across all supported platforms.
Documentation Platform Launch
We built and launched a dedicated documentation platform:
- Comprehensive API reference for developers
- Searchable knowledge base with Algolia integration
- Structured tutorials and troubleshooting guides
- Automated deployment pipeline on Azure Static Web Apps
- Multi-language content architecture
Developer API Expansion
New APIs and tools for developers and partners:
- QR code generation and management endpoints
- Subscription management API
- Notification system with webhook support
- Extra login and session management capabilities
- Improved authentication workflows
Multi-Protocol Architecture
Our protocol portfolio reached new maturity:
- WireGuard for speed and efficiency
- VLESS for advanced obfuscation
- OrbConnect as our custom protocol
- Automatic protocol selection based on network conditions
- Seamless protocol switching without disconnection
Seven-Platform Support
Continued investment across all supported platforms:
- iOS and Android mobile applications
- macOS and Windows desktop clients
- Linux command-line and GUI support
- Fire TV and Android TV applications
- Consistent feature parity across platforms
OrbGuard Security Suite Development
Expansion of our on-device security tools:
- Application scanning capabilities
- Network monitoring features
- Firewall and traffic filtering
- Phishing and scam detection tools
- Privacy-focused browsing protections
Infrastructure and Reliability
Ongoing improvements to our Azure-based infrastructure:
- Expanded server coverage in additional regions
- Enhanced monitoring and alerting systems
- Improved connection reliability metrics
- Better resource allocation and capacity planning
- Strengthened DDoS mitigation
Looking Forward to 2025
Key areas of focus ahead:
- AI-powered support and assistance features
- Decentralized mesh networking capabilities
- Enhanced security suite with additional tools
- Token-based reward system development
- Continued platform and API improvements
A Personal Note
This year taught me the importance of building not just for users, but for the broader ecosystem around our service. When we launched the documentation platform, it was more than a reference site, it was an invitation for developers and partners to build alongside us. The developer APIs we introduced this year represent our belief that privacy tools are stronger when they are accessible and extensible.
The maturation of our multi-protocol architecture, WireGuard, VLESS, and OrbConnect working together, gives our users genuine choice. Different situations call for different approaches to privacy, and having multiple protocols allows our app to adapt to diverse network environments without compromising on security.
What I find most meaningful about 2024 is the breadth of platforms we now support. Privacy should not be limited by which device someone uses. Whether on a phone, laptop, or television, the principle remains the same: people deserve tools that help protect their online activity.
To our growing developer community: thank you for exploring our APIs and building integrations. To our team: your work this year on documentation, infrastructure, and platform stability has created the foundation for everything we plan to do next.
As we enter 2025, I am optimistic about the opportunities ahead. The groundwork laid this year, in developer tools, protocols, and platform coverage, positions us well for the next chapter of our journey.
Dr. Nima Golsharifi Founder, OrbVPN