Dev Release-209

This development release marks another milestone in the continuous evolution of the BlockDAG ecosystem. With targeted improvements across the Explorer and Blockchain core, we’re reinforcing data reliability, refining UI responsiveness, and laying the groundwork for safe, scalable runtime upgrades. These upgrades not only elevate the developer experience but also ensure long-term architectural integrity.

To communicate BlockDAG’s recent efforts in solidifying transaction data visibility, boosting explorer performance across devices, testing the robustness of the BLAKE2s (custom)-integrated codebase, and researching modular upgrade strategies for blockchain runtime, all aligned with our vision of delivering a secure and high-performing network foundation.

• Introduced missing block detection and recovery service for enhanced chain continuity.
• Explorer UI upgraded to offer full responsiveness across mobile, tablet, and desktop.
• Successfully tested BLAKE2s (custom) cryptographic hashing with the latest database implementation.
• Initiated strategic R&D for blockchain runtime upgrades with a focus on seamless transitions.
• Identified and are actively resolving Explorer and contract UI display issues for better transparency.

Each improvement in this cycle strengthens the BlockDAG platform’s maturity and usability:
 

More Resilient: Block recovery mechanisms ensure the chain remains complete, even during sync disruptions.
More Accessible: Explorer UI now adapts seamlessly across devices, improving access for all users.
More Secure: Advanced hashing (BLAKE2s- custom) and schema upgrades reinforce data integrity.
Future-Proof: Research-backed upgrade strategies allow us to evolve the chain without hard breaks.
Developer-Centric: By fixing function traceability and supporting accurate method parsing, developers can now better audit and debug their smart contracts.

Missing Block Recovery Logic

A robust backend service has been deployed to uphold blockchain data continuity by identifying and queuing missing blocks. It works by:

• Continuously scanning for gaps in block sequences.
• Logging missing block ranges with timestamps.
• Populating a recovery queue for re-request and reprocessing.
• This ensures data completeness and improves network resilience, especially during high-volume operations or sync lags.

Responsive UI Implementation

The Explorer UI has undergone a complete responsiveness overhaul:

• Implemented mobile-first breakpoints and fluid layouts.
• Resolved layout shifts, scroll issues, and visual bugs on tablets and smartphones.
• Conducted full viewport testing across resolutions.
• This update ensures that developers, users, and auditors get a consistent and intuitive experience across devices.

End-to-End Testing: Latest DB Schema + BLAKE2s (custom) Hashing

The codebase now integrates the latest database schema and the BLAKE2s (custom) algorithm for hashing. Comprehensive validation was performed to ensure:

• Correct hashing across transactions, accounts, and blocks.
• No regressions in system behavior or processing logic.
• Seamless compatibility with newly structured data models.

This update boosts performance and cryptographic robustness, reinforcing BlockDAG’s position as a secure-by-default network.

Blockchain Runtime Upgrade Strategy (R&D)

Our team has kicked off a focused research initiative to define a flexible, future-ready upgrade path for the blockchain runtime layer. Areas of focus include:

• Protocol update mechanisms like hot swaps and governance-driven upgrades.
• Version compatibility and fallback logic for nodes.
• Minimizing disruption to state, consensus, and contract execution.

This strategy will ensure that the network evolves gracefully without downtime, while enabling continuous innovation.

UI Issue in Net Transfer Tab (safeTransferFrom)

The Net Transfer UI layout is misaligned when rendering safeTransferFrom transactions. Fixes are underway to address styling inconsistencies and improve data clarity.

“No Data Found” in Global Search for Valid Contracts

Typing a valid contract name into the Global Search returns a misleading “No data found” dropdown suggestion. However, pressing Enter successfully routes to the correct page. This is being corrected by aligning the frontend autocomplete logic with backend contract indexing.

Incorrect Method Labels for Batch Transactions

Batch methods such as batchMint, batchTransfer, and safeTransferFrom currently appear as just “transfer” in the Explorer. The ABI parser is being updated to reflect the correct method names as defined in the contract to ensure accurate traceability.

• Display bugs in Explorer faucet rendering and single-transaction contract events have been resolved.
• Prior fixes to session management and contract visibility are holding steady across multiple testing rounds.

• Resolve the remaining contract method labeling and global search issues.
• Finalize and publish the Blockchain Runtime Upgrade documentation.
• Extend recovery logic to support dynamic block revalidation and deeper data integrity checks.

We’re always open to feedback and collaboration. If you’re a developer, tester, or ecosystem participant and want to get involved:

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Your insights fuel the evolution of a truly decentralized, high-performance platform.

This release reinforces BlockDAG’s commitment to building a blockchain ecosystem that’s robust, adaptable, and developer-empowered. With improvements in recovery mechanisms, UI responsiveness, and cryptographic performance, we’re taking confident strides toward a network that’s ready to scale and evolve without compromise.

As we prepare for broader testnet access, runtime enhancements, and community-driven progress, your support remains central to our success. 

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