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January 21 2026

TollGate Community Call Agenda

The upcoming TollGate community call will cover recent project milestones, the future roadmap, and ways for the community to get involved, followed by an open Q&A session. Key updates include running TollGate in a VM for broader router compatibility, improved data measurement and session handling, exploring TollGate for electric car charging, enabling scalable micropayments with Cashu Tube, advancements in satellite link capabilities, and progress on OpenWRT package builds. Community members are invited to suggest additional agenda items.

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May 12 2025

Addressing Communication Problems on the Application Layer

Discussing limitations of mesh networks and the internet's hierarchical structure, which enables efficient routing despite relying on authorities like IANA. Innovations like overlay networks (e.g., Nostr) and digital bearer assets (e-cash) are creating a more decentralized and competitive internet. These developments allow for friction-less switching between internet service providers and enable users to pay for access without KYC. This leads to a more dynamic and market-driven internet landscape.

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May 1 2025

Janitor Module (CW 17 and CW 18 review)

The article details development progress on TollGate's router management system, focusing on tooling improvements during weeks 17-18. A key achievement was implementing the janitor module, which automates OpenWRT package updates using NIP-94 events from Nostr relays, verifying packages through checksum validation. Other efforts included attempting to create a local Git workflow runner and modularizing the Go codebase, though these were not fully completed. The new janitor system enables efficient deployment of future updates and user-requested features.

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🏁 ConsiderFor around $60, you can construct a self-contained ham radio data hotspot capable of email, APRS, SMS, and digital messaging over RF — no Internet, no cell towers, and no dependency on exter...