#Supabase

Supabase Launch Week 15: what matters to us

We Do Dev Work

31 Jul 2025 10:19 AM

At We Do Dev Work, we often choose Supabase as our backend for custom software projects. From startup MVPs to scalable platforms, it allows us to move fast without cutting corners. That is why we always keep an eye on their launch weeks.

Here are the seven updates from LW15 that are the most relevant for our daily work. A more practical update, focused on scalability and surprisingly no AI novelties.

1. Improved security controls

Supabase introduced a new model for API keys and support for asymmetric JWTs (Elliptic Curve and RSA). The new structure separates Publishable and Secret keys, limits scope, and improves visibility.

As their team writes:

“The changes reduce the blast radius of compromised keys, improve observability, and align with how modern identity systems operate.” More on that here: https://supabase.com/blog/improved-security-controls

2. Algolia connector for Supabase

Supabase now offers a native integration with Algolia. This allows us to index project data directly and deliver performant, real-time search interfaces. No more middle-layer scripts or custom sync jobs. A practical solution we are already trying out on a large scale directory website.

3. OpenTelemetry support

Logs, traces, and metrics can now be exported to OTel-compatible tools. This fits neatly into how we already structure observability, and will be especially useful for production debugging and performance tracking.

4. Edge Functions with persistent storage and faster boot times

Edge Functions now support Deno 2.1 and persistent storage through S3-compatible mounting. Cold starts are up to 97 percent faster, making Supabase’s serverless functions more reliable for real-world usage.

5. Stripe to Postgres sync engine

Billing data can now be synced using a lightweight npm package, either inside Node.js apps or directly within Edge Functions. This is useful for financial dashboards, reporting, and admin panels.

6. Storage upgrades

The maximum upload size has been raised from 50 GB to 500 GB. Cached egress now costs only $0.03 per GB, and free egress quotas have doubled. This matters for projects dealing with video, backups, or large files.

7. Analytics Buckets with Apache Iceberg

Still in private alpha, but something we are watching closely. These new buckets are designed for analytics, and combined with the Iceberg wrapper, they enable faster querying on large volumes of data.

A note from our team

CTO Brecht: “The improved security controls are a clear step forward. This makes Supabase more suitable for serious, long-term projects.”

CEO Vincent: "We build a lot of content-rich platforms, and search is a key differentiator. The Algolia connector helps us deliver that extra layer of user experience, faster."

Full launch notes: https://supabase.com/launch-week