Weekly Development Update | 24 February – 1 March

Welcome to our latest development update, where we share the strides we’ve made across the XANA ecosystem. Our focus is on constant improvement, ensuring that our platforms not only meet but exceed the expectations of our community. This week, we’ve come up with further enhancements in user experience, integration of advanced functionalities, and overall system optimizations. Let’s explore the updates that keep us at the cutting edge of the digital world.

XANA App

Key Highlights:

1. Enhancements and Bug Fixes: The development team is dedicatedly working on enhancing the user interface and addressing various bugs within the XANA App. Efforts are underway to ensure a smoother and more intuitive user experience through UI fixes and performance optimizations.
2. Character and Animation Improvements: Significant progress is being made in terms of character animations and emotes. The team is focused on bringing more life and realism to characters, aiming to make interactions within the app more engaging and immersive for users.
3. Performance Optimization: Special attention is being given to optimizing the app’s performance. Initiatives to reduce load times and improve overall efficiency are critical to providing a seamless experience for all users.

XANA Browser

Key Highlights:

1. Browser Integration and Development: The team is actively working on integrating new functionalities within the XANA Browser, aiming to enhance user interaction with the broader XANA ecosystem. This includes efforts to provide a more integrated and seamless web experience.
2. Web Enhancements and Fixes: Ongoing improvements and fixes within the XANA Browser are crucial in maintaining a reliable and efficient platform. The team is focused on promptly addressing any issues to ensure a smooth browsing experience for users.

XANA Builder

Key Highlights:

1. Tool Development for Creators: The focus remains on providing robust tools for creators within the XANA ecosystem. This includes managing and improving the XANA Games Builder and related infrastructure tools, which are essential for facilitating the development of engaging spaces within the XANA Metaverse.
2. Character Control Innovations: Efforts are being made to develop new character controllers to enhance user interaction within the XANA Builder. This initiative aims to make character control more intuitive and enjoyable, enriching the creative possibilities available to users.
3. Resource and Team Coordination: The update highlights the importance of efficient resource and personnel management across various projects. Coordinating the team effectively and allocating tasks efficiently is key to meeting development milestones and enhancing the overall user experience across the XANA platforms.

XANA Web

Key Highlights:

1. Platform Enhancements: The team has effectively resolved a significant number of tickets, focusing on hot fixes and enhancements to bolster the performance and stability of the XANA Web. These improvements are aimed at providing a smoother user experience.
2. Feature Launches and Security Enhancements: With the introduction of the Spacelist page and the completion of the XENY phase 3, including 3D secure integration, we’re enhancing our feature offerings and security measures. These developments are crucial for fostering increased user engagement and trust.
3. Frontend Implementations: Preparations are underway for implementing frontend functionalities for XENY purchases with credit cards. This initiative is expected to streamline the purchasing process for our users, making it more intuitive and efficient.
4. Focus on User Incentives and UI Improvements: Future updates will include enhancements to staking cycle rewards and sidebar functionalities, aimed at improving incentive mechanisms for users and refining the user interface for an enhanced navigational experience.
5. Enhancement Prioritization: We are committed to addressing key enhancements reported by our community, with a strategic focus on prioritizing updates that will significantly improve user experience and platform efficiency.

XANA NFT

Key Highlights:

1. Web 3 and Payment Integration: Significant advancements have been made with the integration of Web3 functionalities and credit card services, enhancing the overall user experience in transactions and minting on the platform.
2. New Selling Features: The platform now supports new selling functionalities, allowing users to seamlessly sell their NFTs. This addition marks a crucial step towards increasing the usability and accessibility of the NFT marketplace for our community.
3. Blockchain Bridge Developments: The successful implementation of the blockchain bridge from C-chain to XANA chain represents a pivotal achievement in blockchain interoperability, paving the way for future enhancements that will further solidify our infrastructure.
4. Upcoming Features: The team is excited to announce that universal search will be introduced in the next sprint, alongside completed claim implementations for collections. These updates are part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the platform’s navigability and user engagement.

NFT Duel

Key Highlights:

1. Core Gameplay Enhancements: Development efforts are concentrated on refining the core gameplay mechanics of the NFT Duel game. This includes balancing and enhancing game elements based on feedback, ensuring a fair and enjoyable gaming experience.
2. User Interface Adjustments: The team is implementing UI-related fixes and making minor adjustments to improve the visual appeal and user-friendliness of the game. These changes are based on valuable user feedback.
3. Server and Multiplayer Optimization: Work is ongoing to optimize the game server, particularly focusing on multiplayer functionalities. This is to ensure that matches run smoothly, enhancing the competitive experience without any latency issues.

Note: We are excited to announce that the NFT Duel test league is being held from February 26. This event represents a significant opportunity for players to experience the latest enhancements firsthand and engage in competitive play. We look forward to seeing you in the league and hearing your feedback on the game’s progress.

Conclusion

That concludes this week’s update from the XANA ecosystem. Our journey is fueled by innovation, driven by the feedback and needs of our community. Each enhancement and new feature is a step towards creating a more immersive, secure, and user-friendly digital environment. We’re excited about the future and grateful for your continued support and engagement. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to evolve and expand our horizons together.