Dev Release 78

Greetings BlockDAG Community,

BlockDAG Developer Update
As we reach the end of the week, here's a quick recap of our progress and achievements:
Weekly Highlights

• Amazon Store Launch: We kicked off the week by successfully uploading our build to the Amazon store. Verification was completed within minutes, and our app went live almost immediately.
• Targeting Google Play and Samsung Store: We're continuing our efforts to get our application live on the Google Play Store and Samsung Galaxy Store. Stay tuned for updates on these platforms.
• User Enhancements: To improve user safety and experience, we implemented several key enhancements, such as:
• Adding more robust validations for phone numbers, specifically detecting and blocking internet-based numbers.
• Sprint Planning: We discussed and prioritized updates for the next sprint, focusing on features and fixes that will deliver the most value to our users.
• Huawei Cloud Account: By the end of the week, we successfully created our Huawei Cloud account, opening new possibilities for our application's deployment.
   

Blockchain Explorer Progress
In parallel with our application updates, we've made significant strides on the blockchain explorer:

• Scope 1 Explorer: We are nearly finished with the deployment, development, and testing of our Scope 1 blockchain explorer. By next week, we aim to make the devnet live with the blockchain explorer.
   

Daily Update
Here's what we've been working on today:

• Apple TestFlight Issue: While making features live on TestFlight, we encountered some errors from Apple's side. Today, we are in communication with Apple to resolve these issues.
• Conclusion: We were able to solve the issue and upload the build with the help of Apple support team.
• Android APK Update: We updated the Android APK with the latest changes to ensure users can access the most recent version of our application.
   

Account Setup and Build Uploads
Today was heavily focused on setting up accounts and uploading builds:

• Huawei Cloud and Amazon Store: We dedicated time to setting up our Huawei Cloud and Amazon Store accounts. By the end of the day, we successfully uploaded the latest build in both environments. For Huawei cloud the application is in review state currently. We'll share an update on this as soon as we receives the news.

Thank you for your continued support and patience as we work to make BlockDAG better and safer for everyone. Stay tuned for more updates next week!

Today marks the successful closure of our current sprint and the beginning of our next planning phase. Here’s an update on what we’ve accomplished and what’s ahead for the BlockDAG Explorer.

Sprint Closure
Bug Fixes
In the current sprint, our team focused on resolving critical bugs to improve the overall functionality and user experience of the BlockDAG Explorer. The following issues were addressed:

• Redirection Bugs: Fixed issues related to navigation within the explorer to ensure users are directed to the correct pages seamlessly.
• Design Bugs: Resolved various design-related issues, including:
• Alignment Issues: Corrected misaligned elements for a more cohesive and professional look.
• Padding Issues: Adjusted padding to enhance the visual appeal and usability.
• Color Issues: Standardized color schemes to maintain consistency and improve readability.

All these tickets have been successfully closed, ensuring a smoother and more reliable experience for our users. Next week we'll be live with the devnet explorer too!

Sprint Planning
In our sprint planning meeting, we discussed the upcoming modules and enhancements that will be included in the next scope of development. Here are some of the exciting features we are considering:

Contracts Module
The Contracts Module will enable users to interact with various smart contracts directly through the explorer. This will include functionalities such as:

• Viewing Contract Details: Users can see detailed information about smart contracts.
• Executing Functions: Ability to call functions on the smart contracts and see real-time results.
• Transaction History: Access to the history of transactions involving specific contracts.
   

NFT Module
The NFT Module will provide comprehensive support for non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Features will include:

• NFT Listings: Users can browse and view details of listed NFTs.
• Ownership Verification: Check ownership and transaction history of NFTs.
• Minting and Trading: Options for minting new NFTs and trading existing ones.
   

Support for All Types of Contracts
Expanding the explorer’s capability to support a wide range of smart contracts, including but not limited to:

• ERC-20 Tokens: Support for viewing and interacting with ERC-20 tokens.
• ERC-721 and ERC-1155 NFTs: Enhanced support for various NFT standards.
• Custom Contracts: Flexibility to interact with custom-developed smart contracts.
   

What’s Next?
We are excited about the possibilities these new modules will bring to our explorer. The detailed scope of the next development phase will be shared soon. Our goal is to continually enhance the BlockDAG Explorer, making it a comprehensive and user-friendly tool for blockchain interactions.