Explore a comprehensive presentation on a new lightweight 802.11 wireless daemon for Linux, designed with a tiny footprint for IoT use cases. Delve into the intricacies of WiFi support for Linux, covering aspects from basic framework to cryptographic support. Learn about the current status of Linux connectivity, future developments, and the rationale behind creating a new daemon. Gain insights from Marcel Holtmann, a Bluetooth technology expert and maintainer of the BlueZ open source Bluetooth stack, as he unfolds the complexities of wireless connections, kernel crypto, and key handling updates. Discover how this new daemon aims to refocus on Linux and streamline wireless functionality, addressing the challenges in the evolving connectivity landscape.