Tech updates: 01/07/24 - 07/07/24

The first week of July has been a bustling period for AirDAO, marked by significant technological advancements across various platforms. This article will delve into the latest updates and improvements made by the AirDAO team between July 1 and 7, 2024.

Front-End

• New Landing Page: A refreshed landing page has been rolled out, enhancing the visual appeal and functionality. 
• New Header Design: The header has been updated, offering a cleaner and more navigable interface.
• Design Team Contributions: Various updates from the design team have been implemented. Users can preview these changes on the staging site at staging.airdao.io.

Kosmos Platform 

• ECO Multisig Preparation: The team has prepared the ECO Multisig to manage ecosystem settings across all products, enhancing security and control.
• Backend Updates for Eco Multisig: While awaiting a new backend update, the team is focused on ensuring better interaction with smart contracts, which is crucial for maintaining the platform's integrity and efficiency.

Governance Platform 

• New Backend Release: A new backend has been released in production, providing a more robust and reliable infrastructure for governance activities.
• Ongoing Work with OG / Node Owner SBTs: The team continues to develop and refine the functionalities of OG and Node Owner SBTs, ensuring they meet the community's needs.
• Bug Fixes: Various bugs have been addressed, enhancing the platform's overall stability and user experience.

Mobile App Developments

• Mobile Bridge Final Testing: The Mobile Bridge is in the final testing phase, with preparations underway to send the build for review. This feature aims to facilitate seamless transactions and interactions for mobile users.
• User Issue Resolution: The team has tackled problems related to installing and launching the app on Xiaomi and similar devices with customized Android interfaces. This issue, where the app fails to launch post-installation, is under further investigation to ensure a smoother user experience.

Astra DEX 

• Starfleet-Style Design: A new design inspired by the Starfleet theme has been prepared, aiming to create a unique and immersive user experience.
• UI Update: The UI update process for Astra DEX has begun, with further updates anticipated to enhance the platform's functionality and user engagement.

Starfleet Staking 

• Smart-Contract Completion: The smart-contract development for Starfleet Staking has been finalized, laying a solid foundation for the staking mechanism.
• Autotests: Autotests have commenced to ensure the reliability and security of the smart contracts.
• UI Finalization: The UI for this version of staking has been completed, with front-end development scheduled to start on July 8, 2024.

Harbor Staking 

• Smart-Contract Development: The development process is nearly finished, ensuring a robust framework for staking operations.
• Backend Development: Backend development has started, focusing on the functionalities required for node launch management, with an estimated completion time of next week.
• Front-End Development: Front-end work is expected to commence next week, aligning with the completion of backend functionalities.

Conclusion

This week's updates from AirDAO highlight a concerted effort to enhance functionality, improve user experience, and ensure robust platform performance across various products. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as the team continues pushing technological excellence's boundaries.