Couchers officially exited Beta with the release of version 1.
The new strategy emphasizes being the safest, healthiest, and most active couch surfing community.
A redesigned landing page clearly communicates values and uses anonymized map pins for privacy.
References feature was overhauled to allow marking no-stay/no-host and to send private safety feedback.
Map Search was rebuilt for faster, more usable member discovery.
A new notification feed with push support and customizable settings was introduced.
A language selector was added and translations are underway with volunteer opportunities.
Safety and moderation improvements include friend removal, blocking, report flags, and updated nudism/shared-bed policies.
A public roadmap was launched to increase transparency about upcoming features.
Activeness probes will notify inactive hosts to confirm their availability.
A new CouchOps team was formed to handle marketing, community, and operations.
Plans include developing a native mobile app and a more metric-driven approach.
Calls for volunteers include translators, software engineers, content creators, and community builders.
A fundraising goal of $5000 was set with donation options and social media promotion.
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