Dev Release 74

Greetings BlockDAG Community,

Hope you all had a great weekend!
BlockDAG X1 Application Development Update
Great Start to the Week: Amazon Appstore Launch
We are excited to announce that today marked a fantastic start to the week for the BlockDAG X1 application. This morning, we submitted our application to the Amazon Appstore, and by the afternoon, we received the wonderful news that our application was approved and is now LIVE on the Amazon store! This is great news for all our Android users, who can now easily access the BlockDAG X1 application through the Amazon Appstore using the following link: Amazon App Store: BlockDAG X1

Next Steps: Samsung Galaxy Store
Our next target is to make the BlockDAG X1 application available on the Samsung Galaxy Store. We are currently in discussions with the Samsung team to set up our account with the specific requirements needed to publish a public application. We anticipate that this process will be completed within the next day or two, after which we will proceed to publish the application on the Samsung Galaxy Store.

Google Play Application Review
We are also actively working on expediting the Google Play application review process. We have been in communication with the Google Play team to ensure that the application meets all necessary criteria and to speed up the approval process.
Development Updates
Several users reported issues related to the timer running in the background. Here are the key updates and enhancements:
Bug Fixes:

• The timer was not updating on the UI due to the implementation of an API that required a refresh. Since the application was running in the background and didn't automatically refresh, it caused errors.
• To resolve this, we have implemented WebSockets to fetch data every hour, ensuring that there will be no timer issues moving forward.

Enhancements:

• Improved overall user experience with several minor UI bug fixes.
• Provided greater clarity on various features to reduce user confusion.
   

New Feature: Phone Number Validation
To further enhance the security and integrity of our application, we have integrated services to validate phone numbers. This feature will ensure that only valid phone numbers are used for account creation and other functionalities within the app.

Benefits of Phone Number Validation:

• Prevents Scams: Users will not be able to use fake or invalid phone numbers to create multiple accounts or exploit the application.
• Enhanced Security: Ensures that all communication within the app is tied to legitimate phone numbers, enhancing overall security.
• Improved User Experience: Provides a seamless and secure experience for all users by ensuring that all accounts are verified.
   

This major bug fix, feature and the minor enhancements will be included in the new updates being released this week. There will be proper release notes to state what all is achieved and what are still some known bugs. Also, we're planning to cater more enhancement next week related to security and user experience. It will ensure much better and fair mining for all the users.
Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you for your continued support!

Quick Recap
Let's pick up where we left off with our last update on the blockchain explorer. Last time, we had an internal demo scheduled, which was successfully delivered. However, some comments were made regarding design and UI fixes. Our team is currently addressing those comments to enhance the overall user experience.

Current Status and Next Steps
The team is diligently working on the design and UI improvements suggested during the demo. Once these enhancements are implemented, we will conduct thorough testing of the complete application to ensure its reliability and performance before making it available for public release.
We are pleased to announce that the release of the blockchain explorer is scheduled for the next week of July, and we are very much aligned with that schedule. Here are few benefits of blockchain explorer for the users:-
Benefits of the Blockchain Explorer
The blockchain explorer will offer several significant benefits to our users, including:

• Transparency: Users can view all transactions and blocks on the blockchain, ensuring complete transparency and trust in the system.
• Traceability: Each transaction can be traced back to its origin, providing a clear audit trail and helping in the verification of transactions.
• Accessibility: The explorer will make blockchain data easily accessible to everyone, promoting greater understanding and engagement with the blockchain ecosystem.
• Real-Time Data: Users can view the most up-to-date information on the blockchain, including recent transactions, block confirmations, and network status.
• Enhanced Security: By providing detailed insights into the blockchain, users can verify the integrity of the data, contributing to the overall security of the network.

We are excited to bring these benefits to our users and are committed to delivering a high-quality, user-friendly blockchain explorer. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the release date.