In 2021, DigitalOcean made significant progress in improving its cloud computing services for developers and businesses. The company became publicly traded, allowing it to invest in new products such as managed MongoDB and serverless computing. It also joined the Pledge 1% movement, committing $50 million to support critical projects like open source virtual classrooms. DigitalOcean expanded its product offerings with enhancements to Droplets, App Platform, Kubernetes, and Marketplace. The company also demonstrated its commitment to community engagement through events like Hacktoberfest and the launch of Hollie's Hub for Good. Looking forward to 2022, DigitalOcean plans to continue enhancing its platform and supporting developers and businesses worldwide.