1.3.1

Desktop Node Release 1.3.1

We’re keeping the momentum going with 1.3.1 — a small but important update as we prepare to open-source the app.

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What’s New? ✨

1. Final Prep for Open Source
   Wrapped up the last tweaks and internal configurations needed before making the app fully open-source.

2. VIP State Error Handling
   Improved how we handle VIP theme decryption errors to avoid unexpected behavior and keep things running smoothly.

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More to come very soon — thanks for testing, building, and running with us! 💫

1.3.0

Desktop Node Release 1.3.0

1.3.0 sets the stage for big things ahead—this update includes important foundational work along with improvements that refine the app’s internals and usability.

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What’s New? 🛠️

1. Foundations for Whitelabeling & Open Source
   We’ve started laying the groundwork to support whitelabeled versions of the app and prepare it for an open source release. More on this soon!

2. External Notifications Upgrade
   Updated the S3 client that powers external notifications, ensuring better reliability and future flexibility.

3. Unified Color Schemes
   Refactored and standardized the app’s color palette for a more consistent and maintainable design system.

4. UI & UX Touch-Ups
   Polished a few UI details and interactions for a smoother, more intuitive experience throughout the app.

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Thanks for being part of this journey. More exciting changes are on the horizon—stay tuned! 🚀

1.2.1

Desktop Node Release 1.2.1

A fresh batch of smart fixes and thoughtful improvements! 1.2.1 focuses on fine-tuning everyday flows and polishing the little details for a smoother experience.

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What’s New? ✨

1. Smarter Task Upgrades
   You can now upgrade tasks even if your balance is too low to stake, as long as the older version is still staked.

2. VIP Status Automation
   Your VIP status will now automatically adjust based on your real-time balance of VIP tokens—no manual updates needed.

3. More Reliable Task Fetching
   Fixed an issue where tasks couldn’t be fetched from K2 if the remote server was temporarily unavailable.

4. Notifications Tray Fixes

   • Resolved UI overlap when the notifications tray is open on screen.
   • Fixed display issues on OS setups where backdrop blur wasn’t showing properly.

5. Version Visibility Improvement
   The app version number is now always visible, even on the smallest window sizes.

6. Onboarding Touch-Ups
   Refined a few UI details in the onboarding experience to make the initial setup feel smoother and more intuitive.

7. Task Metadata Source Updated
   Now pulling task metadata from updated S3 buckets to ensure better availability and consistency.

8. Fixed Zoom Level Enforcement
   Temporarily disabled manual zoom adjustments and enforced a consistent zoom level across the app to avoid inconsistencies.

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Thanks for being part of the journey—your feedback keeps driving us forward! 🚀

1.2.0

Desktop Node Release 1.2.0

Let’s kick things up a notch! 1.2.0 introduces a slick new look for in-app notifications and under-the-hood improvements to make your experience even smoother.

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What’s New? ✨

1. Slicker, Smarter Notifications
   Say hello to a more polished and modern notification style. Toasts are now cleaner, better spaced, and easier on the eyes—without cluttering your screen.

2. Improved Rewards Distribution
   We’ve fine-tuned how rewards are distributed within tasks and enhanced the retry logic to ensure everything runs more reliably behind the scenes.

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Your feedback makes all the difference—keep it coming, and let us know what you think of this update! 🚀

1.1.5

Desktop Node Release 1.1.5

A small but powerful update is here with 1.1.5, introducing a brand-new helper tool to streamline your workflow!

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What’s New? ✨

• Task Extension Helper:
  This tool opens a dedicated window with options to help you quickly and securely retrieve your API keys for the Desktop Node—automatically. The first set of options focuses on the Prometheus task, featuring a GitHub info fetcher and a Claude API fetcher. It will be placed in the Task Extensions section.

More helper tools coming soon! 🥷

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Try it out and let us know what you think!

1.1.4

Desktop Node Release 1.1.4

This update brings 1.1.4, refining the app with usability improvements, better task visibility, and a few visual touch-ups!

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What’s New? ✨

1. Bonus Task – Season Transition View
   When a Bonus task season ends, it now displays a dedicated disabled view while waiting for the next one.

2. Scrollable KPL Balances
   Now, if you have a long list of KPL tokens in your wallet, you can scroll vertically to view them all without clutter.

3. Markdown Support for Task Descriptions
   Task descriptions in the Advanced section now support Markdown, making them clearer and easier to format.

4. VIP Theme Shadow Fix
   Resolved an issue where task thumbnails had incorrect shadows when using the VIP theme.

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Enjoy the update, and as always, let us know your thoughts! 🚀

1.1.3

Desktop Node Release 1.1.3

We’re back with 1.1.3, delivering key fixes, security enhancements, and some sleek UX improvements to refine your experience!

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What’s New? ✨

1. Orca Logs Optimized
   We’ve reduced log file bloat—only key logs from Orca will be printed and saved, keeping things efficient.

2. Smarter Wallet Display
   The active wallet in Settings > Wallets now expands by default for better visibility, while other wallets stay collapsed to avoid clutter.

3. Network Tunneling Auto-Enforced
   Whenever networking features are used, Network Tunneling is now automatically enforced for secure connections. This enforcement may be temporary. Also, we’ve fine-tuned the number of retries when activating it.

4. Fallback Data for KPL Tokens
   Implemented a fallback display for KPL tokens without metadata, providing a more appropriate representation.

5. Memory Usage Logging
   Logging for memory usage was added to help with broader testing and optimizations.

6. Task Variables Auto-Save
   Task variables can now auto-save in the background, paving the way for the upcoming API key fetcher tool.

7. UX Enhancements

   • Token Item Upgrade: Clicking the token in a task row now redirects to its Ocean page, and its tooltip is now much simpler.
   • Claim Rewards Button Glow-up: We redesigned the Claim Rewards button—it now features an amazing glowing animation when hovered! ✨
   • Smarter Rewards Bar Tooltips: We reworked the tooltips for different types of tasks, making them clearer and more user-friendly.

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Your feedback keeps shaping Desktop Node—keep it coming! 🚀

1.1.2

Desktop Node Release 1.1.2

We’re back with 1.1.2, bringing another wave of UX improvements, refinements, and fixes to keep your experience seamless and intuitive.

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Fixes & Improvements ✨

1. Streamlined Task Upgrade Flow
   The UI for upgrading tasks is now cleaner and more intuitive.

2. Easy Extension Repair
   Introduced a simple way to restore proper variable pairings in started tasks, ensuring smoother operation.

3. Improvements to Onboarding Flow
   Rolled out a second batch of improvements to make onboarding smoother and more user-friendly.

4. VIP Theme Notification Fix
   Fixed an issue where top banner notifications had poor contrast in the VIP theme.

5. Executable Modified Alert Fix
   Prevented duplicate alerts from being triggered multiple times for the same change.

6. KPL Miner Rewards UX Tweaks
   Made slight adjustments to improve clarity in how KPL Miner rewards are displayed.

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Thanks for your ongoing feedback—it keeps making Desktop Node better with every release. Let us know what you think! 🚀

1.1.1

Desktop Node Release 1.1.1

We’re rolling out 1.1.1, a refinement-focused update packed with fixes, enhancements, and UX improvements to make everything feel smoother and more polished.

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What’s New? ✨

1. External Notifications Fix
   Resolved an issue where external notifications were missing their titles in the notifications center.

2. Orca Enhancements

• Streamlined the installation process for Mac and Linux users for a smoother setup experience.
• Fixed Orca status not correctly detecting changes during installation.
• Improved the UX for the Orca status indicator to make it more intuitive and user-friendly.

3. RPC Status Widget Revamp
   The RPC status widget got a complete makeover! It’s now cleaner, less confusing, and more aligned with the rest of the UI.

4. Onboarding Flow Polished
   We’ve made small tweaks and fixes to the onboarding flow to ensure a better first-time experience.

5. Minor UI Touch-ups
   Various subtle UI improvements across the app to keep things looking sharp and running smoothly.

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Thanks for being with us every step of the way! Your feedback keeps driving us to improve. Let us know how you like the latest update. 🚀

1.1.0

Desktop Node Release 1.1.0

We’re thrilled to bring you 1.1.0, an exciting update that introduces ORCA, a groundbreaking way to run tasks securely and efficiently. Alongside this, we’ve added a luxurious VIP skin and polished several key areas to make your experience even better.

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What’s New? 🎉

1. ORCA Add-on
   Meet ORCA, a revolutionary way of running tasks in a sandboxed environment, completely separate from your computer. This ensures improved security while unlocking a world of possibilities for developers. With ORCA, we’re paving the way for advanced AI tasks and so much more. Stay tuned for what’s coming next!

2. Exclusive VIP Skin
   A brand-new, luxurious app skin is here, reserved for our VIP users. If you’re among our most exclusive members, enjoy this sleek and elevated design—it’s our way of saying thank you for being part of the inner circle.

3. Enhanced Notification Layout
   We’ve improved the layout of externally triggered notifications, making them sharper and more organized. You’ll never miss an important update again!

4. New Bottom Banner for Haji.ro Staking
   Stay up to date with Haji.ro staking updates through a dedicated banner we’ve added at the bottom of the app. It’s never been easier to keep track of staking news.

5. Minor UI Fixes
   We’ve polished some rough edges across the app to keep it running flawlessly. Expect smoother interactions and a better overall experience.

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Thanks for being part of this journey—your feedback drives us forward! 🚀 Let us know what you think about 1.1.0, and as always, stay tuned for more exciting updates.