CHANGELOG

🔥 SOLIUS Featured in Reuters Press Release

MAJOR MILESTONE: SOLIUS officially featured in Reuters press release announcing the Web3 communication revolution! Platform expanded with custom-built Web3 analytics infrastructure and new engagement systems. This release positions SOLIUS as a privacy-first alternative to traditional communication platforms.

• 📰 Reuters Coverage: Official Press Release - Web3 Communication Revolution
• 📊 Custom Web3 Analytics: Built in-house analytics system - no reliance on Google Analytics or third-party tracking services
• 🤖 Telegram Integration: Direct platform integration for future community features (more details coming soon)
• ⭐ Missions System: Launched user engagement platform with reward mechanics and progress tracking
• 🔌 Connection Recovery: Critical stability improvements for automatic reconnection on network disruptions
• 🐛 Platform Stability: Fixed critical bugs and improved overall platform reliability

🚀 SOLIUS at Blockchain Life Dubai 2025

GLOBAL DEBUT: SOLIUS showcased at Blockchain Life 2025 in Dubai, one of the world's largest blockchain conferences! Thomas (CEO), Filip (CTO), and Roman (Advisor) presented on the MEXC main stage, while Victor (COO) and Max (Creative Director) made waves at the booth, engaging with thousands of blockchain enthusiasts, investors, and industry leaders. The team secured key partnerships with influencers and completed a successful testing phase with real users.

• 🎤 MEXC Main Stage: Watch 7-Minute Presentation by Thomas, Filip & Roman
• 🤝 Key Partnerships: Secured collaborations with prominent Web3 influencers for future growth
• 🇦🇪 Global Exposure: Connected with international investors, VCs, and potential strategic partners
• ✅ Successful Testing: Completed real-world user testing phase with positive feedback and validation
• 🌍 Community Growth: Expanded SOLIUS presence in the global blockchain ecosystem

Chat Performance & Bug Hunting

Major performance update with updated chat design, real-time messaging improvements, and critical bug fixes across the platform. This patch prepares SOLIUS for upcoming blockchain demonstrations and enhanced user experience.

• Updated Design: Refined message interface with improved visual hierarchy and spacing
• Message Status System: Real-time delivery tracking with ✓ sent → ✓✓ delivered → ✓✓ read states
• SOL Integration: Live balance display in header, preparing for future fund transfers across the app
• Direct Wallet Messaging: No limits - any Solana wallet can now send and receive messages without registration
• Performance Optimization: Smooth scrolling, optimized blockchain reads, instant message delivery
• Critical Bug Fixes: Resolved issues with timestamps, status indicators, and real-time synchronization

This update is part of our ongoing preparation for Blockchain Life 2025 presentation. The platform continues to evolve with enhanced stability, performance, and features that showcase true blockchain-native communication. 🚀

Production Polish & Launch Prep

Final polish before official solius.io launch with chat functionality 100% working, contact list infrastructure, and early alpha experience improvements. Platform is now production-ready for public demos and testing.

• Chat Messages 100% Functional: All message types displaying and sending correctly
• Emoji Reactions: Working on all message types including encrypted messages and images
• Contact List System: Real-time updates with latest messages and user activity
• Message Status Tracking: Infrastructure for delivery and read receipts
• UI Refinements: Polished buttons, message bubbles, and contact list styling
• Early Alpha Notice: Transparent development overlay for honest user communication
• Official Domain: SOLIUS now live at solius.io! 🚀

This session marked the transition from development to production-ready state. The platform is now stable, functional, and ready to showcase our blockchain-verified messaging innovation to the world! 💎

Complete Chat Redesign

Completely redesigned the SOLIUS app with modern sidebar navigation, state-based routing, and 36+ premium animations. Introduced 3-panel Telegram-style chat layout with contacts panel, conversation area, and details sidebar for an elevated messaging experience.

• ✅ 3-panel chat layout (contacts | conversation | details)
• ✅ Sidebar navigation with 6 app states
• ✅ 36+ smooth 60fps animations
• ✅ Full-screen responsive design
• ✅ Direct URL routing for all states

App Redesign Foundations

Laid down architectural foundations for the complete app redesign. Introduced multi-wallet management system with encrypted avatar support, allowing users to seamlessly connect and manage multiple Phantom wallets with blockchain-secured profile pictures.

• ✅ Multi-wallet connection system
• ✅ Encrypted avatar storage (SOLIUS_SEEDS)
• ✅ Wallet switching with signature verification
• ✅ Beautiful dropdown interface
• ✅ Real-time avatar sync across app

Landing Page Launch

Launched public-facing landing page showcasing SOLIUS platform features. Built with 5 distinct frames including animated hero section with orbit graphics, service cards with liquid SVG masking, robot showcase, and interactive newsletter subscription with canvas animations.

• ✅ Hero section with animated orbit graphics
• ✅ Liquid SVG mask service cards
• ✅ Glossy floating icons
• ✅ Mobile-optimized responsive design
• ✅ Premium gradient design system

Smart Contract Optimization

Refactored SOLIUS_SEEDS smart contract for improved efficiency and reduced transaction costs. Optimized PDA derivation logic and seed commitment storage to minimize on-chain data footprint while maintaining military-grade security standards.

• ✅ Optimized PDA derivation
• ✅ Reduced transaction costs (~0.000005 SOL)
• ✅ Improved batch seed reading
• ✅ Enhanced error handling

First Smart Contract Deployment

Historic milestone: Deployed first SOLIUS_SEEDS smart contract to Solana devnet. This marks the beginning of blockchain-verified encryption on SOLIUS platform, enabling users to commit encryption seeds directly to the blockchain for verifiable end-to-end encryption.

• ✅ Deployed to Solana devnet
• ✅ PDA-based seed storage architecture
• ✅ Write and batch read instructions
• ✅ 12-byte seed commitment system
• ✅ Ownership-enforced security model

Major Smart Contract Migration

Executed major architectural shift from traditional key exchange to blockchain-based seed commitment system. Migrated entire encryption infrastructure to smart contract-based SOLIUS_SEEDS architecture, revolutionizing how encryption keys are managed and verified.

• ✅ Smart contract-based encryption
• ✅ Client-side seed generation
• ✅ Blockchain seed commitment
• ✅ Zero server key exposure
• ✅ Multi-device sync via blockchain

SOLIUS_SEEDS Innovation

Breakthrough moment: Conceived the SOLIUS_SEEDS encryption model. Revolutionary approach combining blockchain verification with client-side encryption, eliminating the need for traditional key exchange while maintaining Signal-level security standards.

• ✅ Blockchain-verified encryption seeds
• ✅ No traditional key exchange needed
• ✅ Client-side seed generation
• ✅ On-chain verification
• ✅ Automatic multi-device support

E2EE Simplification

Simplified end-to-end encryption implementation after discovering previous approach was overly complex and resource-intensive. Streamlined key management while preserving AES-256-GCM encryption standards and perfect forward secrecy.

• ✅ Streamlined key management
• ✅ Reduced client-side processing
• ✅ Improved encryption performance
• ✅ Maintained security standards

E2EE Deep Dive & Revelations

Intensive research and development period focused on perfecting end-to-end encryption implementation. Multiple iterations and architectural revelations led to breakthrough understanding of optimal encryption architecture for blockchain-native messaging.

• ✅ Tested multiple encryption models
• ✅ Analyzed key exchange strategies
• ✅ Explored blockchain integration
• ✅ Performance optimization research

First E2EE Implementation

Launched first version of end-to-end encryption using traditional ECDH key exchange model. While functional, this implementation proved insufficient for our blockchain-native vision, leading to further research and architectural improvements.

• ✅ ECDH key exchange protocol
• ✅ AES-256-GCM encryption
• ✅ Client-side message encryption
• ✅ Basic perfect forward secrecy

E2EE Development Kickoff

Began development of end-to-end encryption system for SOLIUS platform. Researched industry standards from Signal, WhatsApp, and Telegram to design encryption architecture that meets both security requirements and blockchain-native functionality.

• ✅ Researched E2EE best practices
• ✅ Designed encryption architecture
• ✅ Evaluated key exchange protocols
• ✅ Planned blockchain integration

Community Chat & Interactive Features

Launched community chat system with real-time messaging, emoji reactions, and interactive message actions. Introduced context menus for message management, including delete, report, and immortalize features with instant synchronization across all connected users.

• ✅ Real-time community messaging
• ✅ Emoji reactions (👍❤️😂🔥👎)
• ✅ Message actions (delete, report, immortalize)
• ✅ Context menu (right-click/long-press)
• ✅ Instant cross-user sync

Basic Chat System

Implemented foundational chat system with WebSocket-based real-time communication. Built message persistence, user authentication via Phantom wallet signatures, and live message synchronization across multiple connected clients.

• ✅ Real-time WebSocket messaging
• ✅ Message persistence
• ✅ Wallet-based authentication
• ✅ Live message sync
• ✅ User presence tracking

SOLIUS Platform Birth

First commit and birth of SOLIUS platform. Established core architectural foundations including server infrastructure, Phantom wallet integration, Solana blockchain connectivity, and modular component-based design system for rapid feature development.

• ✅ Server infrastructure setup
• ✅ Phantom wallet integration
• ✅ Solana RPC connectivity
• ✅ Component architecture foundation
• ✅ Real-time WebSocket system
• ✅ Session management