# SONM Launches Updated Platform With Discovery Algorithm
Author:  Pal Sinha, Barnali 
Author URL: https://financedigest.com/author/pal-sinha-barnali
Published: 2017-08-10
Category: TECHNOLOGY
Category URL: https://financedigest.com/category/technology
Meta Title: SONM Launches Discovery Algorithm for Miners and Hubs
Meta Description: SONM, the universal fog supercomputer, introduces Discovery Algorithm for unified network operation without the knowledge of direct IP addresses. Learn more!
URL: https://financedigest.com/sonm-launches-updated-platform-with-discovery-algorithmhtml

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_Algorithm lets miners on the platform connect to hubs without knowledge of IP address_

SONM, the universal fog supercomputer powered by blockchain technology, has today announced that it has successfully launched an updated version of its platform, with integration of a new “ [Discovery Algorithm](https://youtu.be/2MfOQcHooNo).” The Discovery Algorithm is a feature for the SONM protocol that enables hubs and miners to operate in a unified network without the knowledge of a direct IP address. In a related announcement, SONM has launched the first bootstrap node, a startup node that easily connects miners and hubs on the platform.

The Discovery Algorithm allows deploying hubs and miners to operate concurrently in a unified network without knowledge an IP address. The Discovery Algorithm is instead [supported by continuously-online bootstrap nodes that operate](https://www.financedigest.com/holcim-supports-resolution-with-u-s-regarding-legacy-operations-in-syria.html "Holcim supports resolution with U.S. regarding legacy operations in Syria") on dedicated servers, using IP addresses that are hard-coded within the SONM client. This algorithm is built on top of the Whisper Protocol, a secure peer-to-peer communication protocol used in the Ethereum network for DApps, which allow nodes to communicate with one another.

SONM CEO Sergey Ponomarev said: “We are very excited to launch the Discovery Algorithm, a progressive [technology that will enhance the capabilities of the SONM platform](https://www.financedigest.com/inmobi-names-inderbir-singh-pall-as-chief-technology-officer-of-inmobi-advertising-platform.html "InMobi Names Inderbir Singh Pall as Chief Technology Officer of InMobi Advertising Platform"). Before the launch of our Discovery Algorithm, miners were required to know the exact IP address of the hub node in the network to manually set up an application, a task, requiring technical skills and time, which could and should be automated. With the Algorithm, however, this process runs automatically, which represents an [important step](https://www.financedigest.com/eu-u-s-step-up-russian-aluminium-nickel-imports-since-ukraine-war.html "EU, U.S. step up Russian aluminium, nickel imports since Ukraine war") in SONM’s technical development that will significantly improve efficiency.”

In addition to the Discovery Algorithm, SONM also improved several [key usability functions within the network](https://www.financedigest.com/networking-is-key-to-forming-business-ideas-as-a-college-student.html "Networking Is Key To Forming Business Ideas As A College Student"), including the configuration ability with YAML format configuration files. YAML is a [data serialization language that is often used for configuration files and also has applications in data storage](https://www.financedigest.com/data-storage-market-revenue-is-expected-to-increase-at-a-cagr-of-13-6-during-2021-2025.html "Data Storage Market revenue is expected to increase at a CAGR of 13.6% during 2021-2025") and transmission. YAML has some advantages over JSON, XML, and INI for configuration purposes, such as easily allowing for comments while preserving its hierarchical structure. Its inclusion in the SONM platform lets users save their settings to a file, eliminating the necessity of [setting up command line arguments each time](https://www.financedigest.com/in-line-transit-time-ultrasonic-flow-meters-sales-are-set-to-be-valued-at-us-337-5-mn-in-2021.html "In-Line Transit Time Ultrasonic Flow Meters sales are set to be valued at US$ 337.5 Mn in 2021") a hub or miner is launched.

SONM has also updated the platform to include a useful metrics collection for transfers from miners to hubs. In addition, it has included the ability to restrict resources available to containers inside miner host machines. This feature allows for efficient utilization of resources. These new [processes will allow miners](https://www.financedigest.com/growth-of-mineral-processing-and-mining-industrie-is-creating-demand-for-rotary-trommel-market.html "Growth Of Mineral Processing And Mining Industrie Is Creating Demand For Rotary Trommel Market") and hubs to communicate with each other, ensuring stability and efficient facilitation of work within the SONM network. Furthermore, SONM’s code is now stored entirely on Github, rather than on multiple repositories, which will enhance the transparency of the development process and assist in collaboration among the team.

Ponomarev said: “These critical updates to the SONM network demonstrate the significant [progress that the team has made](https://www.financedigest.com/sweden-finland-and-turkey-have-made-progress-on-nato-membership-sweden-says.html "Sweden, Finland and Turkey have made progress on NATO membership, Sweden says") toward its mission of developing a universal fog supercomputer powered by blockchain. The team is continually working to improve the usability and efficiency of the SONM platform, and remains confident that this will be the first of many developmental breakthroughs that will enhance the functionality of this [innovative](https://www.financedigest.com/luggage-market-development-innovation-opportunities-and-growth.html "Luggage Market Development, Innovation, Opportunities And Growth") protocol.”

SONM’s Initial Coin Offering (ICO) concluded on July 15, 2017, successfully reaching its $42 [million USD](https://www.financedigest.com/supercapacitor-market-size-to-worth-around-usd-5979-67-million-by-2026-tmr.html "Supercapacitor Market Size to Worth around USD 5,979.67 Million by 2026 – TMR") cap just four days into the sale with 8,774 participants. By adjusting the Algorithms behind conventional cloud and grid networks, SONM is the first distributed supercomputer to be used for general purposes, including site hosting, DNA analysis, and scientific calculations. SONM has issued SNM tokens on the Ethereumblockchain, which are now [listed on multiple exchanges](https://www.financedigest.com/ceo-blume-hails-historic-moment-as-porsche-ag-lists-on-frankfurt-exchange.html "CEO Blume hails ‘historic moment’ as Porsche AG lists on Frankfurt exchange"), including HitBTC, EthereDelta, Liqui, Tidex, YoBit, and COSS. More information is available at sonm.io/alpha-release.


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