We are pleased to announce that our latest BasicSwap GUI update, version 2.0.2, has been released, building on top of the most recent BasicSwap 2.0 user interface codebase.

This update introduces a wide variety of improvements both to the user interface and general experience, but also to the UI codebase. Navigate to the last section of this blog post for a list of all changes.

Install the 2.0.2 GUI Update 🖥️

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Learn how to update your BasicSwap instance.

To install the new user interface, simply update BasicSwap through the usual process (video walkthrough) and launch the DEX again.

  • Shutdown BasicSwap properly and stop the Docker image.
  • From the basicswap folder, type the git pull command.
  • In the /docker folder, run the docker-compose build command.
  • Once the process completes, launch BasicSwap again using the docker-compose up command.

If you're not using the Docker setup, you can follow the Particl Academy's step-by-step update guide here.

What's New? 🗒️

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  • Extensive enhancements to the Wallets page including an alternate display of asset values in USD and BTC, improved visualization of pending balances, and more accurate button labeling.
  • The order book now offers a display of rates and amounts in USD for a more intuitive user experience, and also remembers your most recent filter history.
  • Tooltips have been added across various locations to better explain certain features.
  • New "Accept" button in the "Available Bids" section and a "Details" button in "Bids Received"/"Bids Sent" sections for improved navigation.
  • Users now have the ability to prune offer, bid, and swap history from the user interface, enabling a cleaner workspace.
  • The management of SMSG addresses has been significantly improved for better user control.
  • A range of back-end improvements have been made, including code clean-ups, upgraded icons, and overall GUI enhancements for a smoother user experience.
You can inspect all changes by verifying the 2.0.2 GUI code here.

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