Dev Release- 147

We’re thrilled to share today's developer update with you. It’s been an extremely productive and exciting week, full of progress on multiple fronts. We’ve made key enhancements to the blockchain, pushed forward on the blockchain explorer, and laid out the next steps on our roadmap. Let’s dive into the details!

The developers have made significant strides in improving the stability and speed of the BlockDAG network. Multiple bug fixes were rolled out, leading to a smoother and more reliable blockchain environment. These enhancements will have an immediate impact on the user experience, ensuring that the network operates faster, more securely, and with greater efficiency.

• Bug Fixes: Squashed key issues affecting network stability.
• Performance Upgrades: Improved overall network speed and responsiveness.
• Enhanced Scalability: We’ve laid a foundation for even more efficient scaling in future releases.
   

Our work on the BlockDAG Blockchain Explorer is moving full steam ahead! The team is using the best development practices and cutting-edge technology to ensure that our explorer becomes a powerful tool for users, developers, and the broader community.

The explorer will give you full visibility into the blockchain, allowing you to track transactions, explore addresses, and gain deep insights into the network's activity. We’re designing it to be user-friendly and highly informative, so you can get the most out of your interactions with the blockchain.

We’ve successfully tested out support for the EVM Smart Contract Module, a key component of the BlockDAG platform. With this module live, users can now interact with and deploy smart contracts on the BlockDAG network using Ethereum’s Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility. This is a huge step towards enabling decentralized applications (dApps) to flourish on BlockDAG.

With the Smart Contract Module deployed, we’re now turning our attention to the next exciting modules in our development roadmap. Here’s what’s coming next:
 

Nodes Module – Tracking and Monitoring the Network! Our next major focus is the Nodes Module, which will provide a detailed overview of the nodes that power our BlockDAG network. This module will be an essential tool for developers, miners, and community members alike, offering key insights into how the network is functioning.

Key features of the Nodes Module:

• Track nodes: Track the individual nodes around the globe.
• Health Status: Monitor the health of each node to ensure the network remains stable.
• Node Geolocation: See where nodes are located globally and analyze their activity.

The Nodes Module will play a vital role in helping us maintain and optimize the performance of the entire BlockDAG network.

Contract Verification Module – Bringing Transparency to Smart Contracts! After the Nodes Module, we’ll be introducing the highly anticipated Contract Verification Module. This feature is a crucial step toward making smart contracts on BlockDAG more transparent and secure.

What is Contract Verification? Contract verification is the process of ensuring that the source code of a smart contract matches what’s been deployed on the blockchain. By verifying a contract, users can see the exact code running behind the scenes, which promotes trust and security in the system.

• Transparency: Verified contracts make the code open for public scrutiny, allowing users to ensure there’s no hidden or malicious behavior.
• Trust & Security: With verified contracts, developers and users can confirm that the code matches the intended functionality, helping to avoid scams and vulnerabilities.
• Wider Adoption: Many dApps, wallets, and services prefer interacting with verified contracts, which means verification is key to wider ecosystem participation.

• Easy Upload: Developers can easily submit their contract source code for verification.
• Detailed Information: Users will have access to in-depth information about verified contracts, making it easier to audit and assess their trustworthiness.
• Community Confidence: Contract verification will enhance security across the network, fostering greater confidence in decentralized applications and smart contracts on BlockDAG.
   

This module will open up new levels of trust and security, laying the foundation for wider adoption of decentralized services on the platform. For more in-depth information about this feature.

Currently, we have started the requirement gathering phase of this module and the timelines are being prepared. Once it's finalized, we'll roll out the Figma designs in the coming dev releases.

As we continue to push forward, we’re incredibly excited about the next phase of BlockDAG’s journey. These improvements and new features will make our ecosystem more robust, transparent, and user-friendly. Your support has been instrumental in helping us reach these milestones, and we’re just getting started.

Stay tuned for more updates as we roll out the Nodes Module and Contract Verification Module in the coming weeks. Thank you for being part of this journey, and let's continue building a better, faster, and more transparent future!Node Setup Queries? We’ve been receiving several questions about setting up nodes. For detailed information, please follow this post: Dev Release 142.