The first quarter of 2026 has been one of Herond’s most impactful yet. Over the past three months, Herond has hit significant milestones across product development, user growth, and community expansion, reinforcing its mission to deliver a faster, more private, and AI-powered browsing experience. As momentum builds heading into Q2, here’s a look back at what we achieved and a glimpse of what’s coming next.
Product development
January
January 2026 marked an exciting start to the year for Herond’s mobile experience. Herond rolled out a redesigned browser concept for both iOS and Android, introducing a refreshed navigation bar, a cleaner New Tab Page, an improved Tab Manager, a simplified Settings menu, and a smoother onboarding flow for new users, all designed to make everyday browsing faster and more intuitive from the very first tap.
Key Milestones
- Redesigned Navigation & Address Bar on Mobile
- New Tab Page: A fresh, clean look to help users get where they are going faster.
- Enhanced Tab Manager: Visual improvements to help user organize and switch between open tabs seamlessly.
- Modernized Menu & Settings: A simplified layout for quicker access to user most-used tools.
- Refreshed Onboarding: A smoother first-time experience for new users.
February
February 2026 brought a wave of meaningful upgrades across both Herond Browser and Herond Wallet. On the browser side, users can now enjoy a refreshed account layout alongside a brand-new interface optimized for iPad and Android tablets, plus a smoother overall experience on Android. On the wallet side, the team shipped four impactful updates: cross-chain swaps with better rates and lower costs, push notifications for wallet activity, a centralized Connection Hub for more reliable dApp interactions, and an improved Activity Page for clearer transaction visibility. Together, these updates reflect Herond’s commitment to making both browsing and asset management faster, smarter, and more seamless.
Key milestone
Browser
- Fresh redesign of the Account Layout for a cleaner, more organized look
- New interface optimized for iPad and Android tablets
- Improved overall browsing experience on Android devices
Wallet
- Cross-chain Swap (Relay): Better rate optimization, lower swap costs, and a smoother flow across networks
- Wallet Notifications: Push notifications for key wallet events, starting with incoming transactions
- Connection Hub: Centralized dApp connection management for a more stable, reliable experience
- Activity Page: Clearer visibility into wallet activity and transaction history
March
March 2026 delivered a strong round of updates across Herond Browser and Wallet, fixing key bugs in Android tab groups, search input, and incognito mode, while enabling Herond Point and Herond AI by default. On the wallet side, Relay Swaps launched on Solana, a referral leaderboard went live as part of a growth campaign, and several critical bugs around wallet sync and iOS white screen were resolved.
Key milestone
Browser
- Improved Android tab group behavior for better browsing organization
- Fixed search input behavior across Homepage, New Tab, Address Bar, and Incognito Mode
- Resolved layout issue in Desktop Bottom Bar when switching to horizontal tab view
- Fixed issue where browser tabs were closed when exiting Incognito Mode
- Herond Point and Herond AI now enabled by default
Wallet
- Relay Swaps on Solana: Supports single-chain and cross-chain swap routes
- Referral Leaderboard: Relay Landing page launched as part of a Growth Hack campaign
- MAU Buff System: New system to drive monthly active user engagement
- Improved wallet connection queue handling for more stable dApp interactions
Campaigns
On-going campaign
Unlock your share of the $2,000 Reward Pool!
Based on community feedback, we have updated campaign mechanics. Fair rewards for everyone:
• $1,500 and Bonus Pool: Invite friends and climb the leaderboard.
• $500 Lucky Draw: Enter a code and make a $1 swap to qualify.
Latest Campaign
This Lunar New Year, let Herond Browser be your gateway to the Web3 frontier. Transform market signals into real earnings with an interface built for speed, security, and prosperity.
We are kicking off the Year of the Horse with a special reward pool:
📅 Duration: Feb 9 – Feb 15
🏆 Reward: 200 USDT
Coming Soon: Herond AI
Your real-time shield against onchain threats. Herond AI protects, guides, and secures your every Web3 move, detecting risks before they reach you. Stay one step ahead, every step of the way.
Conclusion
Q1 2026 has been a foundational quarter for Herond, from a redesigned mobile browser experience in January, to major wallet upgrades in February, to a full slate of bug fixes, new features, and growth initiatives in March. Each update reflects the team’s commitment to building a faster, more secure, and more intuitive Web3 browsing experience. And with Herond AI on the horizon, Q2 is shaping up to be even bigger. The best is still ahead.
About Herond
Herond Browser is a cutting-edge Web 3.0 browser designed to prioritize user privacy and security. By blocking intrusive ads, harmful trackers, and profiling cookies, Herond creates a safer and faster browsing experience while minimizing data consumption.
To enhance user control over their digital presence, Herond offers two essential tools:
- Herond Shield: A robust adblocker and privacy protection suite.
- Herond Wallet: A secure, multi-chain, non-custodial social wallet.
As a pioneering Web 2.5 solution, Herond is paving the way for mass Web 3.0 adoption by providing a seamless transition for users while upholding the core principles of decentralization and user ownership.
Have any questions or suggestions? Contact us:
- On Telegram https://t.me/herond_browser
- DM our official X @HerondBrowser
- Technical support topic on https://community.herond.org
