v1.16.3 v0.9.83

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Gentleman-Programming/engramJun 13, 2026 → Jun 15, 20262 days between releases

What's New

Introduces MLS-encrypted gate messaging and live DM protocols, representing a major architectural shift.

Breaking Changes

  • Major version jump from v1.x to v0.9.x introduces MLS-encrypted gate messaging and new DM protocols.
  • Signing key reset at v0.9.81 requires manual upgrade hops for older clients.

New Features

  • MLS-encrypted gate messaging on the hashchain.
  • Live direct messaging protocols with wormhole addresses.
  • Short wormhole address generation for DMs.
  • Contact request and approval flow.
  • Tor/wormhole encrypted DM support.

Improvements

  • Infonet transport stability with Tor/SOCKS readiness fixes.
  • Terminal session teardown on exit.
  • New UI modal for release notes and version decal.

Bug Fixes

  • Clearer node status display vs stale ARTI WARMING or sync backoff.

Upgrade Notes

Requires manual hops from v0.9.79 or v0.9.8 due to a signing key reset at v0.9.81. v0.9.82+ users can update directly via signed Tauri artifacts.

The Two Releases

v1.16.3

v1.16.3

Jun 13, 2026· 4 months ago

A minor update focusing on local sync reliability by fixing relation handling and debouncing plugin save-nudges.

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v0.9.83

ShadowBroker v0.9.83

Jun 15, 2026· 4 months ago

This release brings live direct messaging protocols and gate messaging on the hashchain using MLS encryption. It also improves Infonet transport stability and introduces a new UI modal for release notes.

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