0.5.5

Desktop Node Release 0.5.5

We're thrilled to announce the release of Desktop Node version 0.5.5, packed with exciting new features, enhancements, and fixes to elevate your experience. Here's a glimpse of what's included:

New Features 🆕

• Referrals View:

  • Introducing a dedicated view for Referrals, accessible from an item at the top bar, providing users with easy access to referral-related information and functionality.

• Extended Task Functionality:

  • Extended functionality to support more dynamic tasks, offering users expanded capabilities and versatility in task execution.

Fixes and Improvements 🚀

• Task Rewards Display Update:

  • When upgrading a task, the all-time rewards of the new version displayed in My Node now include the old version’s rewards, ensuring comprehensive reward tracking and transparency for users.

• Connection Error Handling:

  • Resolved connection errors with the local tunnel that previously interrupted the app’s flow, ensuring uninterrupted user experience and smoother navigation within the application.

• Upgrade Flow UX Enhancements:

  • Implemented minor UX improvements in the upgrade flow, making it more intuitive to follow and enhancing overall user satisfaction and ease of use.

• Stake Input Validation Enhancements:

  • When about to run a task, the stake input is now highlighted not only if the stake entered is lower than the minimum required by the task, but also if it’s higher than the current account’s balance, providing users with additional visual guidance and preventing potential errors.

• Task Funding Option Offered:

  • When about to run a task and there's not enough balance, users are now directly offered the option to fund the task from the explanatory tooltip of the ▶️ button, improving accessibility and streamlining the task execution process.

We're dedicated to continuously improving the Desktop Node platform based on your feedback and suggestions. Thank you for your ongoing support!

0.5.4

KOII Node Release 0.5.4

We're thrilled to announce the release of KOII Node version 0.5.4, packed with exciting new features, enhancements, and fixes to elevate your experience. Here's a glimpse of what's included:

New Features 🆕

• Networking Support Enhancement:
  • Introducing enhanced networking support, enabling users to toggle options that facilitate seamless collaboration and functionality for tasks requiring external interactions such as storage operations and hosting APIs.

Fixes and Improvements 🚀

• Task Status Update Fix:

  • Resolved an issue where task statuses were not updating properly, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for users.

• Decoupling Loading Screen from Task Initialization:

  • Improved the loading screen functionality to prevent hangs on weak connections, and accelerated task initialization for a smoother user experience.

• Validation Added for Stake Inputs:

  • Implemented missing validation for certain stake inputs, enhancing data integrity and preventing potential errors.

We're dedicated to continuously improving the KOII Node platform based on your feedback and suggestions. Thank you for your ongoing support!

0.5.3

KOII Node Release 0.5.3

We're excited to announce the release of KOII Node version 0.5.3, packed with several important features and fixes to enhance the user experience. Here's what's included:

Fixes and Improvements 🚀

• Fix for Increasing Database Size:

  • Addressed an issue causing the database size to increase excessively, ensuring more efficient storage utilization.

• Resolution for Forced Onboarding Issue:

  • Resolved the problem with forced onboarding, allowing users to onboard seamlessly without encountering any issues.

• Zombie/Orphan Process and Memory Leaks Fix:

  • Fixed the zombie/orphan process issue and memory leaks, which were consuming excessive resources and impacting performance.

• Improved Caching for Internet Drops:

  • Implemented better caching mechanisms to handle situations where the internet connection drops, providing users with uninterrupted access to tasks.

• Fixes for Pin/Seed Phrase Flow:

  • Addressed issues with the pin/seed phrase flow, ensuring a smoother and more reliable user experience.

We're dedicated to continuously improving the KOII Node platform. Your feedback is invaluable to us, so please continue to share your thoughts and suggestions.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

0.5.2

KOII Node Release 0.5.2

We're pleased to announce the release of KOII Node version 0.5.2, a focused update addressing critical issues reported in the previous version. This release primarily resolves:

Fixes and Improvements 🚀

• Task Visibility Issue Resolution:

  • Improved Task Discovery: Fixed an issue where tasks were not appearing in both the "My Node" and "Available Tasks" sections. Users can now seamlessly discover and engage with tasks from discovery to completion.

• Other Stability and Performance Improvements:

  • Made various additional fixes and optimizations to enhance the overall stability, performance, and user experience of the KOII Node platform.

We're committed to continuously improving the KOII Node experience. Your feedback is vital, so please don't hesitate to reach out with any further issues or suggestions.

Thank you for your continued support!

0.5.1

KOII Node Release 0.5.1

We are thrilled to announce the release of KOII Node version 0.5.1, packed with essential fixes and features to enhance your experience. Here's a detailed overview of what's included:

Fixes and Features 🚀

• Pin Reset and Mnemonic Fixes:

  • Addressed issues with the pin reset functionality and resolved problems related to mnemonic processes, ensuring smoother operation.

• Distribution List Fixes:

  • Fixed issues with the distribution list that caused nodes to be audited and slashed, ensuring proper distribution of rewards.

• Improved Retry Logic:

  • Enhanced retry logic for submissions and distributions, improving robustness and reliability.

• Internet and RPC Status Notifications:

  • Implemented a bottom banner to indicate when the internet is not available or when the RPC is down, providing users with relevant notifications.

• Conditional External Notifications:

  • Introduced conditional external notifications to be shown only on specific versions, allowing for better control and user guidance.

• Orphan Process Handling:

  • Addressed edge cases related to orphan processes causing memory leaks and PC crashes, improving stability.

• Sidebar Action Labels Updates:

  • Updated sidebar action labels for clarity and consistency, enhancing user experience.

• Fixed Negative Round Time Issues:

  • Resolved issues related to negative round times, ensuring accurate task management.

• My Node Tasks Disappearance Fix:

  • Fixed issues with My Node tasks disappearing, ensuring tasks are consistently displayed.

• Stay Awake Policy Update:

  • Updated the stay awake policy to keep the screen online until the node is running, preventing power-saving mode.

• Offline Task Caching:

  • Implemented task caching when the internet is not accessible, providing users with access to cached tasks.

• Global Timer Fixes:

  • Major fixes on global timers, potentially resolving issues where tasks ran but did not make submissions.

• AccountInfo Caching:

  • Implemented caching for AccountInfo, significantly reducing the load on the k2 RPC.

• UI Glitch Fixes:

  • Fixed UI glitches on My Node upon switching tasks, ensuring a smoother user interface experience.

We believe these fixes and enhancements will greatly improve your experience with KOII Node. Your feedback is essential to us, so please feel free to reach out with any issues or suggestions you may have.

Thank you for your continued support and trust in KOII Node!

0.5.0

KOII Node Release 0.5.0

We are thrilled to introduce the latest release of KOII Node version 0.5.0, featuring exciting new features, optimizations, and fixes to enhance your experience. Here's a comprehensive overview of the changes:

New Features

• State Preservation on RPC Connection Loss:

  • Implemented a feature to save states in case of lost Remote Procedure Call (RPC) connections, ensuring the preservation of the previous state.

• Notification System for MainWallet Balance:

  • Introduced a notification system to alert users when their mainWallet balance drops below 0.2 KOII, with a severe warning when it falls below 0.1 KOII. Additionally, provided an option for users to claim pending rewards or fund the wallet for task submissions and reward earnings.

• Zoom Functionality Enhancement:

  • Enabled zoom functionality via keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl + and Ctrl -) to accommodate lower-resolution screens, enhancing user accessibility.

• Retry Mechanisms for Multi-Transactions:

  • Implemented retry mechanisms for multi-transactions, such as transfers from staking wallets and staking on tasks, ensuring robustness and reliability.

Optimizations

• Minimization of k2 Calls:

  • Optimized performance by minimizing the number of calls to k2, enhancing efficiency and reducing resource consumption.

• Automatic Stake Filling Improvement:

  • Addressed issues related to the automatic filling of stake values in Available Tasks, ensuring that the minimum stake value remains pre-filled and resolving warning messages.

Fixes

• UI Fixes and Text Updates:

  • Made fixes to the user interface (UI) and updated text accordingly to enhance user experience and clarity.

• Task Inactivity Indication Resolution:

  • Resolved an issue where the system failed to indicate if a task is inactive, resulting in the disablement of the run button.

• Insufficient Balance Error Notification:

  • Improved error messages by providing specific notifications for insufficient balances, particularly useful during transactions.

• Distribution Submission Issue Fix:

  • Fixed issues related to distribution submissions, ensuring that tasks receive rewards as expected.

• Pin Reset and Mnemonic Fixes:

  • Addressed problems with pin reset functionality and mnemonic-related processes, ensuring smooth operation.

We believe that these enhancements and fixes will greatly improve your experience with KOII Node. As always, your feedback is invaluable to us. Should you encounter any issues or have any suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your continued support and trust in KOII Node!

0.4.4

KOII Node Release 0.4.4

We are excited to announce the release of KOII Node version 0.4.4, packed with numerous fixes and enhancements to provide you with a smoother experience. Here's a summary of the changes:

Fixes and Enhancements

• Pin Reset Mnemonic Issue Fix:

  • Resolved an issue related to the pin reset mnemonic.

• Onboarding 0 Balance Issue Fix:

  • Addressed the issue causing errors during onboarding with zero balance.

• UseSetting Hook Data Reset Issue Fix:

  • Fixed the issue with the UseSetting hook data reset and made changes to the AWS bucket.

• Notifications Issue Resolution:

  • Fixed the issue of the notifications mentioned in Ticket-0354.

• Task Retry Enhancement:

  • Improved task retry functionality as per Ticket-0349.

• Default Stake Amount Addition:

  • Added default stake amounts to the state.

• Insufficient Balance Error Message:

  • Implemented an error message for insufficient balance when the play button is pressed.

• Confirmation Button Before Task Start:

  • Added a confirmation button before starting a task to prevent accidental task initiation.

• Help Section Update:

  • Updated the help section for better UI and visibility of the node version during bug reporting.

• Shortcut Issue Fix:

  • Resolved the shortcut issue causing premature exit of the KOII node.

• Orphan Process Fix:

  • Fixed the orphan process issue related to the task running.

We believe that these fixes and enhancements will significantly improve your experience with KOII Node. Should you encounter any issues or have feedback, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Thank you for your continued support and feedback!

0.4.3

KOII Node Release 0.4.3

We are pleased to announce the release of KOII Node version 0.4.3, incorporating vital features and fixes that further enhance functionality and reliability. Here's a look at what's new in this release:

New Features and Enhancements

• JavaScript Error Fix in Task Log File:

  • Resolved a JavaScript error encountered while reading/writing the task log file.

• Onboarding Screen Balance Display Fix:

  • Corrected the issue showing incorrect balance (displayed in roe) on the onboarding screen.

• Toggle Tasks Metadata in Add Task Screen:

  • Implemented a feature to toggle tasks metadata upon stake input in the Add Task screen.

• New Navbar Icons/Designs:

  • Introduced new navbar icons and designs for an improved user interface.

• Fix for Onboarding Balance Issue:

  • Implemented the fix for the onboarding balance issue, now allowing users to proceed past the balance screen even with 0 KOII.

• UI Max-Width Issue Fix on Onboarding Screen:

  • Addressed and fixed the max-width issue in the onboarding screen UI for better display.

• Enhanced Error Logging:

  • Improved error logging for more efficient troubleshooting and debugging.

• Event Tracking:

  • Added functionality to track events, enhancing the system's analytical capabilities.

Bug Fixes

• Private Task Running with Unfetched Metadata:

  • Resolved an issue where private tasks were running without fetching the task variables' metadata.

• Enhanced Task Retry Functionality:

  • Fixed and enabled the task retry feature, now including exponentially increasing wait times after each restart. Also, it restarts tasks not receiving rewards for the last three rounds, addressing silent task terminations.

• Node Upgrade Issue with Background Processes:

  • Addressed and resolved the node upgrade problem caused by lingering background processes.

• Transfer Modal Paste Issue:

  • Corrected the paste functionality in the transfer modal, which was inadvertently disabled in the previous version.

Additional Information

• Commitment to Continuous Improvement:
  • Our team remains dedicated to continually enhancing our software. Should you experience any issues or have feedback, please reach out to our support team.

We thank you for your ongoing support and hope that these updates significantly improve your experience with KOII Node.

0.4.2

Version 0.4.2 is here!

This release introduces major improvements to communications and UX

• Upgrades RPC Endpoints to use Websockets
• Migrates to notifications 2.0
• Adds push notifications and tooltips for easy onboarding
• Hotfix for auto-upgrades

0.4.1

We are pleased to announce the release of KOII Node version 0.4.1, incorporating vital features and fixes that further enhance functionality and reliability. Here's a look at what's new in this release:

New Features and Enhancements

• Introduced Notifications Center Feature:

  • A new Notifications Center has been added, providing users with real-time updates and alerts within the system.

• AWS S3 Bucket Integration for Executables and Metadata:

  • Implemented an AWS S3 Bucket for hosting executables and metadata, optimizing data retrieval. The system prioritizes fetching from S3 for whitelisted tasks, with a fallback to the IPFS gateway if needed.

• Renaming of Key Terminologies:

  • To improve clarity, 'Staking Key' has been renamed to 'Staking Public Key', and 'System Key' to 'System Public Key', distinguishing between private and public keys.

Bug Fixes

• Private Task Running with Unfetched Metadata:

  • Resolved an issue where private tasks were running without fetching the task variables' metadata.

• Enhanced Task Retry Functionality:

  • Fixed and enabled the task retry feature. This now includes exponentially increasing wait times after each restart. Additionally, it restarts tasks not receiving rewards for the last three rounds, addressing silent task terminations.

• Node Upgrade Issue with Background Processes:

  • Addressed and resolved the node upgrade problem caused by lingering background processes.

• Transfer Modal Paste Issue:

  • Corrected the paste functionality in the transfer modal, which was inadvertently disabled in the previous version.

Additional Information

• Commitment to Continuous Improvement:
  • Our team remains dedicated to continually enhancing our software. Should you experience any issues or have feedback, please reach out to our support team.

We thank you for your ongoing support and hope that these updates significantly improve your experience with KOII Node.