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title: "BITXBIT: The Hard Thing About Abstraction, Device Certificate IDs, GA Zephyr Support for Firmware SDK"
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Dan Mangum discusses abstraction and how the concept has led to upcoming updates to Golioth that give you more control over how you use the platform.

| View in browser TOP OF MIND The Hard Thing About Abstraction Abstraction is the foundation of our lives. It allows us to create at a faster pace than ever before. When someone decides that others shouldn't have to deal with the nitty-gritty aspects of a problem, a new layer is added to the stack, streamlining the process for everyone involved.   In the coming weeks, we're introducing major enhancements to Golioth, empowering you with greater control over the platform. Rest assured, the intuitive and efficient experience you cherish remains intact.   In addition to these updates, we're enhancing usage visibility and offering convenient default configurations for those who prefer hassle-free management. With these exciting additions, we eagerly anticipate witnessing the innovative creations you'll bring to life, from initial prototypes to full-scale production.   Dan Mangum Cloud Lead dan@golioth.io Read More Golioth Changelog   Features 📦: Introduced Device Certificate IDs for Zero Touch Provisioning Improvements ✨: Added ability to copy LightDB Stream values from the Golioth console New warnings for destructive actions in the console Revised organization tier names Upcoming Events   Feb 15 \| WEBINAR Getting started with Golioth Webinar   Feb 21 \| TRAINING Zephyr February Online Training From the Community   “Is there a method to downgrade firmware on a device?”   The short answer is: Yes, you can downgrade, or “roll back”, firmware on a device.   Read the full answer on the Golioth Forum >   Loving Golioth? Head on over to G2 and leave your review.  IoT News   Nordic-powered wireless educational computer teaches electronics and programming   New Omdia research shows eSIM installed base in IoT to top 3.6 billion by 2030   IoT 2023 in review: The 10 most relevant IoT developments of the year Recent Posts   Storing Golioth credentials on the nRF9160 using TLS Tags, Feb 6           Authored by Mike Szczys   GA of Support for Zephyr RTOS in Golioth’s Firmware SDK, Feb 1           Authored by Sam Friedman Have questions? Chat with us! Join us over on The Golioth Forums! Golioth, Inc., 548 Market St, PMB 73345, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA, (650) 550-1953 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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