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Weekly Development Update | 18 January – 24 January

Weekly Development Update

This week’s update provides an in-depth look at the development progress across the XANA ecosystem. Key improvements, new features, and ongoing tasks are highlighted for XANA App, XANA Browser, XANA Builder, XANA Web, and XANA NFT. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the latest updates:

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XANA App

Key Highlights

  • VTuber Integration: Updates to the VTuber feature have been completed, with the integration of 28 female anime characters and 7 male characters in preset forms.
  • Live Video Streaming Issues: The integration of WebView for YouTube live and pre-recorded videos is ongoing. A memory-related crash issue has been identified during video playback, with the team working on solutions to prevent further crashes.
  • AI Protocol Module: The build for the AI protocol module has been exported and is currently awaiting integration with the front-end team. Once the UI flow is finalized, work will continue to bridge the systems.
  • Private Chat and Meeting Rooms: Private chat features and meeting rooms have been completed and are in the QA testing phase. These functionalities will be rolled out in the next app update.
  • Gifting Feature: The gifting feature has passed QA and is pending full integration with the VTuber module, which is a prerequisite for the feature’s final release.
  • Project Optimization: Cleanup efforts have reduced the overall app size, improving its efficiency and preparing it for future updates.

XANA Browser

Key Highlights

  • PMY Integration: The browser team is syncing PMY features with the app version. The browser build will be updated with the latest PMY features, with final testing scheduled for completion after video-related issues are resolved.
  • Syncing Updates: The browser version is being aligned with the app version, ensuring consistent features across both platforms.

XANA Builder

Key Highlights

  • Asset Standardization: Significant progress has been made on asset standardization, simplifying the asset creation process. Instead of offering multiple wall variants with different materials, users can now apply materials to standardized assets, improving ease of use and performance.
  • Bug Fixes: The Builder team has focused on resolving various bugs, including explorer panel issues and snapping module improvements. These fixes contribute to a more stable and streamlined building process.
  • Feature Planning: The team has worked on planning and prototyping for new features, with future developments inspired by platforms like Minecraft and Fortnite. The next steps involve core system development.

XANA Web

Key Highlights

  • Staking Cycle 56: The reward distribution for Staking Cycle 56 has been completed and is now displayed on the staking site. This update ensures that users are promptly rewarded for their participation.

XANA NFT

Key Highlights

  • Upcoming Tasks: Ssome of the planned tasks for XANA NFT include hotfixes and feature updates.

Conclusion

This week, progress across the XANA ecosystem has been significant. Key achievements include the completion of VTuber character integration in XANA App, and continued work on PMY syncing in the XANA Browser. Additionally, the Builder team made strides with asset standardization and bug fixes. As always, the team is focused on addressing feedback, optimizing performance, and rolling out new features to enhance the XANA community’s experience. Stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks!

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