Indi Network Purpose?

I want to know exactly with what purpose Indi Network is designed?

I am asking this because:

1. I can't see the network of people in my network;

2. I can't see the posts posted by people in my network (on my dashboard) I have to visit their individual profiles to see the new posts they have posted.

To me the whole purpose of Indi-network seems defeated apart from the fact that it shows me my network.

Any ideas about its purpose???