Groovy Gluon 7.5.13840 (Hotfix)

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

What's New:

  1. Updated User Experience: The user interface has been revamped to better reflect the current functionality of the Beam blockchain, providing a more intuitive and user-friendly experience.
  2. Background Node Synchronization: Seamless transition from remote to local node has been implemented, ensuring uninterrupted synchronization and enhanced network performance.
  3. Main Screen Features Decentralized Applications: The main screen now prominently features decentralized applications, making them more accessible and user-centric.
  4. Multiple Network Support: Beam now supports multiple networks, including the mainnet and dappnet, allowing users to explore and interact with a broader range of applications and services.
  5. Multiple Wallets Management: Users can now create and manage multiple wallets from different seeds, with the ability to switch between them without the need for resynchronization.
  6. CEX Withdrawal Address (SBBS) on Receive Screen: A dedicated CEX withdrawal address feature has been added to the Receive screen for enhanced transaction convenience.
  7. Decentralized dApp Store: The introduction of a fully decentralized dApp Store marks a significant step towards greater autonomy and user empowerment in the Beam ecosystem.
  8. Bug Fixes

Known Limitations:

  • CLI Wallet & Laser Beam Channels: Ensure the CLI wallet remains online when using active laser beam channels; it should not be offline for over 24 hours to avoid disruptions.
  • Offline Address Usage: Do not offer the same offline address to multiple senders of payments, as this can lead to complications and tracking issues.
  • DApp Store - Ubuntu 22+ Issue: Users on Ubuntu 22 and newer versions might experience issues with loading app icons in the DApp Store. This is under investigation.

Points to Mention:

  • Atomic Swaps Requirement: For users intending to execute Atomic Swaps with ETH, DAI, WBTC, and USDT, it is necessary to create an account on Infura.
  • Public Offline Address Transparency: Be aware that when sending funds to a receiver's Public Offline Address, the sender might deduce when those funds are subsequently used. This transparency aspect is crucial in understanding the privacy dynamics of Beam wallet transactions.