Welcome the long-awaited [Qdrant 1.7.0 release](https://github.com/qdrant/qdrant/releases/tag/v1.7.0). This release brings some brand-new features that we are excited to share!
In this video Qdrant CTO explains sparse vectors, one of our most highly requested features.
See other release videos for updates on:
1. Custom Sharding: you can now decide which points should be stored on which shard.
2. Discovery API: an entirely new way of using vectors for restricted search and exploration.
3. Snapshot-based shard transfer: a new option for moving shards between nodes.
Do you see something missing? Your feedback drives the development of Qdrant, so do not hesitate to [join our Discord community](https://qdrant.to/discord) and help us build the best vector search engine out there!
