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Update Guide | BasicSwap Docs Hub

To make sure the hardfork goes smoothly and that you don't end up on the deprecated chain, you must update your Particl nodes to hardfork-compatible versions. Compatible core versions include:

Particl Core 27.2.3
Particl Core 23.2.9
Particl Core 0.19.2.24
Any subsequent and future releases published on Particl Core's Github page.

How to Update

Depending on what wallet or application that you use, the update process will vary. Let's take a look at each of those scenarios.

Particl-Qt or CLI

Download a hardfork-compatible core binary.
Use this new binary for staking/transactions/wallet management.

Particl Desktop

If Particl Desktop is currently open, close it down entirely. Make sure to close any particld service running on your computer as well.
Re-open Particl Desktop, the new hardfork-compatible version will download an install automatically.

Partyman Staking App

Ensure you're using the correct repository: git remote set-url origin https://github.com/cryptoguard/partyman,
Update your Partyman instance: git pull,
Run the command ./partyman update. It will fetch and download the most recent Particl Core, then install it.
If you run into checksum errors, you can manually download Particl Core 23.2.9.0 and put the binaries in your particlcore folder. Make sure you download the binary type made for your device. For Raspberry Pis, it is particl-23.2.9.0-aarch64-linux-gnu.tar.gz.

BasicSwap DEX

How to update your BasicSwap DEX instance

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If you're running BasicSwap DEX, you'll need to update your Particl node as well. To do so, update BasicSwap DEX to the most recent version.
Then, update your Particl node by following the BSX Coin Update guide.

If you've installed BasicSwap via Ofrnxmr/Nahuhh's bash script (basicswap-bash), the bsx-update command will handle the update for you.

Spread the Word

If you know other Particl holders, make sure to spread the word about the upcoming hardfork and the need to upgrade nodes.

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Particl’s New Horizon: Web Services, Burning PART, and Growth

cryptoguard — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 19:18:49 GMT

Key Strategic Highlights

Before we dive into the details, here is the summary of our major strategic shift for 2026:

BasicSwap Web Services: We are bringing BasicSwap to the web and mobile, allowing for instant access without node setup.
New Revenue Model: While the local app remains free, the new Web Services will introduce a small convenience fee.
Buy and Burn: A portion of web fees will be used to automatically market-buy and permanently burn PART, creating constant deflationary pressure.
Sustainable Growth: The remaining fees will fund development in non-PART currencies (BTC, XMR, etc.), ensuring the team can grow without creating sell pressure on PART.

It has been some time since we unveiled our vision for Particl's Next Evolutionary Leap Forward; a modular, inclusive redesign of our architecture. Since then, we have devoted ourselves to laying the groundwork, most notably through the development of BasicSwap DEX.

While our technical milestones have been significant, we acknowledge that adoption has been slower than anticipated. However, we view this not as a failure of technology, but as a signal from the market. In light of this, we have designed a new strategic plan that leverages everything we’ve learned. Our goal is simple: remove barriers to entry and radically increase the viability of holding PART.

The result is a robust blueprint designed to rekindle the growth that defined Particl's early days. So, get yourself a cup of coffee; this is our strategy for one of the project's most significant directional shift since its foundation.

The Ecosystem in Review

Each innovative step we take with Particl isn’t developed in isolation but driven by a greater purpose. Indeed, each product we launch is driven by a unified mission that resonates deeply with the cypherpunk ethos and the ideals embodied by Prometheus; the Titan who defied the gods to entrust humanity with the fire of sovereignty.

Particl stands as a modern embodiment of this belief: that technology should liberate rather than subdue. Our mission is to create a private, decentralized, and free economy that is accessible to all cryptocurrencies, standing independently from the conventional global fiat system.

While this mission is bold, recent events have only intensified the urgency for a shift towards an economy rooted in personal freedom and censorship resistance. Particl wholeheartedly embraces this ideology, viewing technology as the final bastion of human sovereignty.

“There is no freedom without privacy.” - Dr. Kapil Amarasinghe

State of the Project

Technical Prowesses

From a fundamental level, the project’s technical achievements are undeniable. The PART privacy coin, leveraging a combination of Monero-like RingCT and Confidential Transactions, remains in step with the Bitcoin codebase.

Furthermore, BasicSwap DEX, built using adaptor signature atomic swaps and the SMSG network, was the first DEX to integrate this cutting-edge technology across a wide variety of cryptocurrencies. It has continued to receive development updates and growing support across the broader cryptocurrency community. Equally significant, the Particl Marketplace has set a new benchmark in decentralization and privacy within the eCommerce industry; a feat still unmatched by any other online marketplace.

Adoption and Usability Challenges

However, while the technology is sound, we haven't yet achieved the active user base we strive for. The reason is multi-faceted, but it boils down to friction.

The complexity of operating hyper-secure, decentralized technologies (encryption keys, self-hosted nodes, peer-to-peer networking) introduces significant barriers. In today's environment, simplicity and speed are often prioritized over deeper values like data security. We see this trend clearly in the market; products are trending towards less decentralization for the sake of speed. Case in point: HyperLiquid’s terribly concerning architecture (from a decentralization point of view) but highly user-friendly UX.

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We have realized that forcing users to choose between privacy and convenience is a losing battle. To win, we must bridge the gap between the "purist" need for sovereignty and the "retail" need for ease of use.

A Need for Agnosticism and Interoperability

A major hurdle in the cryptocurrency space is the fragmentation caused by siloed ecosystems. Forcing users to buy a specific coin just to use a platform adds unnecessary friction. This is why major EVM platforms like Ethereum or Solana succeed; they make it trivial to swap between tokens.

Our vision for Particl is to break down these barriers and build bridges. We want to allow almost any coin to be used on our platform, fostering collaboration rather than competition. This was the main topic of our presentation at last year’s Moneroptopia conference, which you can watch here.

With this new strategic plan, we commit to unify the entire cryptocurrency industry, enabling a truly agnostic and sovereign digital world.

Addressing PART Incentives

Currently, the incentives to hold PART are too modest. Today, there are four primary reasons to hold PART:

Privacy: Using PART for Confidential Transactions (CT) and RingCT.
Staking: Earning passive income via our PoS protocol.
Voting: Participating in on-chain governance.
Speculation: Betting on the supply shock from the Marketplace’s MAD escrow system.

While valid, these have not been enough to drive sustained growth. We need a more aggressive economic engine that appeals to a broader market. This brings us to the core of our 2026 strategy.

The Solution: Monetizing BasicSwap Web Services

It is self-evident that Particl needs more impactful incentives to build a bigger pool of coin holders. BasicSwap is the key to turning this reality around.

For the past couple of months, we have been refactoring core components to make them web and mobile-ready. This allows BasicSwap to be packaged as a service and integrated directly into browsers or third-party platforms.

This opens the door to a massive opportunity: the convenience fee.

By adding a platform/interface fee at the service level, we can monetize convenience while keeping the base protocol fee-less.

Accessibility: A web/mobile-friendly interface solves the "setup" problem. Users can trade instantly and without having to host the entire setup, including blockchain files, locally.
Integration: It makes the protocol usable by wallet providers and payment processors, expanding our reach.
Incentives: It introduces a massive incentive to hold PART via a Buy and Burn mechanism.

The New Economic Engine: Buy and Burn

In its final form, a small fee will be collected when using BasicSwap Web Services. That's how we turn volume into value.

How it works: Makers set up offers on BasicSwap (only possible locally, initially) and pay zero fees. Takers using the Web Service pay a small fee in the currency they are trading (e.g., LTC, XMR).

Convenience Fees as Buy and Burn

A portion of this fee is used to execute a market buy for PART, which is immediately sent to a publicly verifiable burn address.

This generates constant buy pressure on PART while simultaneously reducing its available supply. It creates a clear, mathematical link between the success of the DEX and the scarcity of the PART coin. As the user base grows, the buy pressure increases and the supply decreases.

Convenience Fees as Donations (Sustainable Funding)

The other portion of the fee acts as a donation to the team to scale marketing, partnerships, and development speed, as well as other related operations.

The game-changer here is that the team will be collecting revenue in cryptocurrencies other than PART. This means we can fund operations without creating sell pressure on the PART order books.

In the past, funding often required selling PART — often via OTC deal but sometimes directly on the market — in this new model, the team is supported by the assets traded on the DEX (BTC, XMR, etc.), leaving PART untouched.

A Win-Win Ecosystem

This combination creates a sustainable loop:

The Community gets an impactful incentive to hold via the buy and burn program.
The Team gets a sustainable flow of donations to grow operations without selling PART.
Retail Users get an intuitive, accessible way to use BasicSwap via web/mobile.
Power Users still get access to the no-compromise, fee-less version of BasicSwap via the local app.

Timeline

We expect BasicSwap Web Services to be deployed within the first half of 2026.

The work being done here is synergistic; the refactoring required for the web will also improve the performance of the local desktop application later in 2026. Additionally, this architecture will serve as the foundation for the new upcoming version of the Particl Marketplace, which we also intend to bring to the web with similar incentives. We will expand on the Marketplace plans in subsequent updates.

Conclusion

We expect 2026 to be a turning point for the Particl ecosystem. By removing technical barriers and introducing a direct value-capture mechanism, we are positioning the project for a new era of growth.

We thank you for your support and patience as we execute this strategic shift. None of this would be possible without your commitment to the vision. We are excited to build this future with you.

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Release Particl Core 23.2.9 · particl/particl-core

New Mandatory Particl Core Release

cryptoguard — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 19:06:52 GMT

Following the unanimous on-chain vote approving the proposal to reduce the network's coin emission rate and remove the automatic allocation of staking rewards to the network treasury, new hardfork-ready Particl Core binaries are now available.

Release Notes:https://github.com/particl/particl-core/blob/23.x/doc/release-notes-particl.md#2329Hashesfe80445b896378e69d5c0950114acca84732378483e39fc89d2fcaadbc84eb97 particl-23.2.9.0-x86_64-l...

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These releases contain the following changes:

Hardfork scheduled for February 1st, 2026, at 12:00:00 UTC.
Reduction of stake reward to 3.5% of the money supply.
Removal of the forced treasury fund donation stake split (still available and adjustable, but now optional and set to 0% by default).
Disabling of frozen blinded spends below 200 PART.
New checkpoints.

Reduced Inflation Rate and Removal of Automatic Treasury Donations

On October 20th, 2025, it was announced that the on-chain vote for the Network Treasury and Inflation Adjustments proposal (ID #25) had concluded successfully. The proposal was approved by Particl stakers with a 100% approval rate and a 63.20% quorum.

This proposal, which sought to remove automatic staking donations to the network treasury and reduce the network's coin emission to a healthier 3.5% annual rate (decreasing by 0.5% per year until stabilizing at 1%), takes effect on February 1st, 2026, at 12:00:00 UTC.

As such, it is mandatory to download and run the new hardfork-ready core releases to ensure you are staking on a compatible version when the hardfork occurs.

Compatible core versions include:

Particl Core 27.2.3
Particl Core 23.2.9
Particl Core 0.19.2.24
Any subsequent and future releases published on Particl Core's Github page.

What's Next for Particl?

In our previous blog post, we briefly highlighted our upcoming plans for Particl, BasicSwap, and our strategy moving forward.

CCS Proposal #25 Approved! 🎉

A New Chapter for Particl

While details were brief as we are currently busy wrapping up BasicSwap's Beta phase, we plan on communicating more information regarding these plans very soon. Stay tuned!

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Network Treasury and Inflation Adjustments

CCS Proposal #25 Approved! 🎉

cryptoguard — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:09:37 GMT

It is with great excitement that we announce the unanimous approval of the Network Treasury and Inflation Adjustments proposal (ID #25). The proposal received a resounding 100% approval rate (75% required) with a strong quorum of 63.2% (20% required)!

Dr. Kapil Amarasinghe

This is nothing short of a mandate from the community, and we are moving forward immediately. The team will prepare a mandatory Particl Core update that will trigger a hardfork to:

Reduce the annual inflation rate from 6% to 3.5%,
Eliminate the automated staking reward allocation to the network treasury.

Keep an eye on Particl News and other Particl communications mediums for the release of this new Particl Core version.

Healthier Economics, Higher Rewards

This change marks a significant step forward for the Particl network's long-term health. In practice, it means that the network's inflation rate will reduce from 6% to 3.5% while the guaranteed annual staking interest for stakers will increase from 3% to 3.5% for the next year. After that, the coin emission rate will reduce by 0.5% every year until it stabilizes, after 5 years, at a sustainable 1% annually.

This establishes a more balanced and robust economic model, making the network prime for the exciting developments ahead.

Our Vision: A Universal, Private Economy

While our current development focus is entirely on BasicSwap DEX, our foundational goal remains unchanged: to build a private and sovereign digital economy with decentralized eCommerce at its core.

As such, our work on BasicSwap is a strategic and vital step toward that vision. We learned from the initial launch of the Particl Marketplace that requiring the use of PART was a significant barrier to adoption. To build a truly global platform, we must build bridges, not walls, and the marketplace needs to accommodate a multitude of coins.

This is BasicSwap's primary role within the Particl ecosystem; it is the bridge.

Building Smarter: How BasicSwap Will Power the New Marketplace

Some might see our focus on BasicSwap and think development on the marketplace has paused. In reality, the opposite is true: the work we're doing on BasicSwap is the direct foundation for the next generation of the Particl Marketplace.

Indeed, we plan on building a completely new and re-imagined marketplace codebase that will be more modern, user-friendly, and accessible. Having learned from the challenges of the first version and from what made other cryptocurrency platforms successful from an adoption point of view, we're designing this new iteration with mass adoption in mind.

A lot of the components we build for BasicSwap are modular pieces intended for the new marketplace. For example, our collaboration with the Litecoin Foundation is leading us to build a web and mobile-friendly architecture for BasicSwap that relies on light wallets and doesn't require you to run any software locally. This system, sometimes known to as the "web gateway" within the Particl community, is the foundation that will allow us to deploy the Particl Marketplace on mobile and web, removing the need for users to run a full node or install the marketplace locally.

This is just one example of how our current efforts are designed to directly benefit the Particl ecosystem, creating a more seamless, powerful, yet intuitive marketplace experience where users can even check out with coins like Monero.

The Future Role of PART: Value-Added Features

You might be asking: "If PART isn't required to use the marketplace, what is its purpose?"

Without going into too much details at this point, we are moving to an "added value" model. Using the marketplace will be free and open to all, with no requirement to use PART at all. This is necessary for any kind of broader levels of adoption.

However, the usage Particl within the marketplace will unlock premium features and advanced capabilities, some of which are only possible due to Particl's inherent technology. Think of it like powerful software that's free to use but offers advanced tools for a fee.

These features could include:

Advanced MAD escrow options and premium functionalities on the marketplace,
Use of Particl's Confidential Tokens (CTs),
Bridges to other blockchains or access to BasicSwap network portals,
Etc.

Revenue can then be used to benefit the entire network via a combination of redirecting fees to stakers, using them for funding operations, or permanently burning them for deflationary purposes (which combines well with the new lower inflation rate triggered by the approval of proposal ID #25), depending on the source.

This strategy allows the platform to attract the widest possible crypto audience, giving them a desperately needed way to exchange crypto for tangible goods without middlemen, and simulataneously eliminating the friction of forcing a native token while still creating powerful but non-intrusive incentives to use PART for those who want the best experience.

What's Next?

We are keeping the specific roadmap for the new marketplace under wraps while we focus on moving BasicSwap out of Beta. This isn't to be vague, but to ensure we deliver a polished, high-quality foundation before revealing the exciting details that come after this current development phase.

For now, we invite you to try BasicSwap, provide feedback, and help us spread the word. Its success is instrumental to reviving development and interest in the new and improved Particl Marketplace.

Thank You!

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our active staking community and the broader Particl community for participating in this vote with such a convincing result. We are energized by your approval and look forward to more community proposals in the future.

Your commitment to the vision and your continued support drive us forward. Nothing would be possible without you.

- The Particl Team

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Network Treasury and Inflation Adjustments

Network Treasury & Inflation Proposal Scheduled for Vote

cryptoguard — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:20:14 GMT

The voting period for the Network Treasury and Inflation Adjustments proposal (ID 25) is now scheduled to start around the end of the month of September, most notably from block 2,010,550 to 2,020,630.

Dr. Kapil Amarasinghe

As a reminder, this proposal (ID 25), authored by community member and Particl advisor Dr. Kap, proposes a hard fork for the Particl Blockchain with the expressed aims of:

Removing the decentralised treasury model which currently directs 50% of the block reward to a community managed fund that has been used to support development of the Particl project since 2019;
Immediately lower the current per annum inflation rate of the Particl blockchain from 7% to 3.5% until June 2026;
Further lower the per per annum inflation rate by 0.5% per year over the following 5 year period until the per annum inflation rate is 1.0% (June 2031);
To initiate a further community discussion and protocol vote around the time per annum inflation is 1.0% to decide if this should be further lowered to 0% and if so how.

If this proposal (ID 25) passes, the annual reward rate for stakers will effectively remain unchanged at 3.5% for the current year.

Indeed, although the network's total issuance will be halved from 7% to 3.5%, the hardfork also eliminates the 50% allocation of rewards that currently goes to the network treasury. This change redirects the full 3.5% issuance to stakers, keeping their reward rate stable.

Nature of this Proposal

Community Governance Explained — Particl Academy latest documentation

Get familiar with the community governance of the Particl DAO. Decentralized, private, and autonomous decision-making.

Because this proposal (ID 25) suggests a modification to the consensus of the blockchain, the voting parameters of a Protocol Consensus Changing Proposal applies, which means the vote requires a quorum of 20% of all the blocks during the voting period and an approval of 75% or more, and will last approximately two weeks (10,080 blocks) instead of just one for proposals that do not suggest changes to the consensus.

You can find more information here.

Prepare for Vote

Now’s the time to prepare your node to vote on this important proposal (proposal ID 25).

To do so, follow the steps included in this Particl Academy guide, selecting ID #25 when setting up your voting decision: https://academy.particl.io/en/latest/part-guides/partguides_voting.html

For reference, when setting up your vote, either choose 0 to abstain from voting, 1 to approve the proposal, or 2 to reject it.

⚠️ Note: Because the previous repository in which Partyman was hosted is not maintained by its creator anymore, it is mandatory that you change the git remote URL to Cryptoguard's repository by typing this command in your Partyman folder: "git remote set-url origin https://github.com/cryptoguard/partyman"

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Development Update (June 2025) | BasicSwap Blog

Particl Development Progress Report (13-06-2025)

cryptoguard — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 20:12:25 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

New Development Update Strategy ?

A summary of the recent developments and progress made by BasicSwap contributors in June 2025.

BasicSwap Blog

Today marks the final weekly development update to be published on Particl News. Moving forward, we'll be publishing BasicSwap-related development updates on BasicSwap's blog (blog.basicswapdex.com) following a development cycle schedule.

This transition means fewer but more comprehensive updates. Rather than publishing weekly updates, we'll create detailed progress reports that are updated dynamically throughout each development cycle.

Our goal is to make essential information more accessible, eliminating the need to search through multiple weekly blog posts to find details about specific features we mentioned weeks earlier.

Please note that BasicSwap's blog operates on our custom-built, open-source platform, with posts written in MDX format. This provides exceptional flexibility and control over how the information is presented, with much more engaging and relevant content.

We strongly recommend bookmarking our new blog platform and visiting the June 2025 update immediately for a comprehensive, detailed progress report on BasicSwap DEX.

CCS Proposal — The Road to Hard Money ?️

CCS Proposal — The Road to Hard Money

Read the full CCS proposal from Dr. Kap that suggests disabling treasury rewards and reducing the network’s emission rate.

A CCS proposal, authored by community member and Particl advisor Dr. Kap, was published this week and proposes a hard fork for the Particl Blockchain with the expressed aims of...

Removing the decentralised treasury model which currently directs 50% of the block reward to a community managed fund that has been used to support development of the Particl project since 2019.
Immediately lower the current per annum inflation rate of the Particl blockchain from 7% to 3.5% until June 2026.
Further lower the per per annum inflation rate by 0.5% per year over the following 5 year period until the per annum inflation rate is 1.0% (June 2031).
To initiate a further community discussion and protocol vote around the time per annum inflation is 1.0% to decide if this should be further lowered to 0% and if so how.

The proposal is still in its discussion phase, and an official announcement regarding the start of the voting period will be communicated shortly. If you have any comments or feedback, we invite you to share them directly on the proposal or within the community.

BasicSwap at the 2025 Litecoin Summit ?

2025 Litecoin Summit

The 2025 Litecoin Summit in Las Vegas was a tremendous success. We were honored to be invited to speak at the event, and BasicSwap advisor Dr. Kap did an excellent job explaining our focus on making atomic swap technology as accessible as possible, with the ultimate goal of matching or even surpassing the user experience of centralized exchanges.

Part of our strategy involves making BasicSwap stable and reliable enough as a protocol for integration into user-friendly third-party platforms, such as Litecoin's new Nexus wallet or Cake Wallet.

While we're still working on solidifying the base protocol and delivering on the milestones set in Monero's CCS proposal, we're excited to start planning the next phase. We're thrilled to have met great partners and community members at the Litecoin Summit who are willing to integrate BasicSwap and/or provide much-needed liquidity to the order book.

Be sure to check out Dr. Kap's presentation, available on YouTube:

Additionally, Dr. Kap participated in the "Panel on Privacy" with industry leaders including David Burkett (MWEB Developer at Litecoin Foundation), Justin Berman (Developer at Monero), and Joël Valenzuela (Business Development and Marketing at Dash).

The Open-Source Revolution

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Inflation Treasury Adjustments by cryptoguard · Pull Request #25 · particl/ccs-proposals

CCS Proposal — The Road to Hard Money

cryptoguard — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:13:08 GMT

Proposal Summary

SummaryThis proposal outlines a plan for a hard fork of the Particl Blockchain to eliminate the decentralized treasury model, immediately reduce the annual inflation rate from 7% to 3.5%, and then...

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This proposal, authored by community member and Particl advisor Dr. Kap, proposes a hard fork for the Particl Blockchain with the expressed aims of:

Removing the decentralised treasury model which currently directs 50% of the block reward to a community managed fund that has been used to support development of the Particl project since 2019.
Immediately lower the current per annum inflation rate of the Particl blockchain from 7% to 3.5% until June 2026.
Further lower the per per annum inflation rate by 0.5% per year over the following 5 year period until the per annum inflation rate is 1.0% (June 2031).
To initiate a further community discussion and protocol vote around the time per annum inflation is 1.0% to decide if this should be further lowered to 0% and if so how.

Background and Timeline

The Particl project launched the Particl blockchain ($PART) in 2017 following a 1:1 coinswap for a precursor project (Shadowcash. $SDC) plus community donations of Bitcoin.

The community raised at the time what was an equivalent of $1 million in Bitcoin which due to subsequent appreciation in BTC price became a $2-3 million runway to fund development of a decentralised P2P, privacy focused marketplace platform that would utilise the PART token as its base currency.

The Particl project was successful and delivered the initial functional beta of this marketplace in 2019.

However the ongoing development of the product required continued funding and the initial runway was being depleted.

At this point the Particl blockchain was a proof of stake blockchain and there was no intrinsic method of funding for the project. The hope and aim was to successfully spur sufficient adoption of the Particl Marketplace to provide the Particl token with sufficient organic, speculative and non-speculative liquidity and value thus that donations and staking rewards from the PART heldby developers and the community would be sufficient to fund further development and marketing of the project.

It is fair to say that the project was not successful in that regard. There are various reasons for this but I would say the primary ones were the lack of accessibility for the native PART token resulting in a persistent state of poor liquidity and the intrinsic limited accessibility of the Particl Marketplace at the time, being a desktop only application.

Unfortunately further attempts to secure external funding for the project did not yield any offers that we felt would be satisfactory or in suitable alignment with the core values of the project or community.

However the intrinsic value of the project remained understood by our community and there remained a strong desire to see the project succeed.

Following internal and subsequent community discussion it was decided to propose introduction of a decentralised treasury model that would be funded by a percentage of the block reward on the Particl Blockchain.

The proposal voted on and passed by the community agreed to raise per annum supply inflation from 2% to 8% (which would eventually fall to 6 and for 50% of this to be automatically diverted to the treasury. The community would be responsible for how these funds raised were spent and this would be settled by on-chain voting by those who were actively staking on the Particl blockchain.

The action by the community to support this proposal enabled ongoing development of the Particl Project. This resulted in the creation of BasicSwapDex, innovations in the atomic swap and DEX technology, specifically:

The first implementation of (semi)scriptless scripts via adaptor signatures to permit atomic swaps with XMR and other coins that lacked programmable outputs.
The first successful implementation of unidirectional XMR atomic swaps.
Further development via our SMSG network to support the first successful
implementation of bidirectional atomic swaps.
The world’s first fully decentralised distributed order book DEX.

It also allowed us to further research and develop the worlds first implementation of AI LLM flagging of listings on a decentralised marketplace (Particl Marketplace) to aid community moderation of content listed on it.

However there were more general problems. The Particl Project token $PART which was the primary currency of the Particl network suffered through ongoing decline in liquidity with falling daily trading volumes, falling spot prices and increased slippage.

This effectively led to a functional decline in the utility of the decentralised treasury as Particl developers needed to periodically liquidate their earned $PART in order to cover costs of living (unfortunately tax authorities do not accept direct payment in $PART) which in turn contributed to sell pressure and among many other causes created a death spiral in liquidity from 2019 to the present.

The minimum value of $PART needed to remain equivalent at $0.80 to sustain essential development but for much of 2019 to the present it has traded at $0.50 or significantly below this.

At the same time my own views and insights on privacy and economies were evolving. I increasingly came to see the death spiral in the liquidity of $PART as a problem structurally inherent to most proof of stake systems that do not have sufficient distribution and base liquidity; there is a tendency towards gradual centralisation of supply to fewer and fewer individuals.

Specifically this is because as price falls, sentiment decreases, the pool of those willing to buy decreases, people then sell to a shrinking pool of buyers who stake the supply to accumulate further. These stakers are less inclined to put their holdings up for sale since they believe in the future value of the project which ironically kills liquidity further and reinforces the supply centralisation tendency and liquidity doom loop.

Furthermore, this doom loop accelerates when the limited pool of buyers decides they have accumulated enough and simply choose to continue staking. This leads to a death in buy pressure on the token which leads to a continued and accelerating fall in price (as those earning $PART from the decentralized treasury are forced to sell larger amounts into the market to generate equivalent fiat revenue to cover their core living expenses).

Such structural tendencies are also unappealing to a demographic of cryptocurrency enthusiasts who recognise these tendencies. In particular in my experience the majority of cryptocurrency users who are privacy conscious are strongly opposed to any systems of economics or governance that may conceivably lead to centralisation of power and control.

In more recent years, I have fallen much more strongly into this camp. This does not mean that I am inherently opposed to all proof of stake systems. Indeed my support for the Particl Project at its core lies in my realisation that the network if properly utilised as a marketplace for the KYC free, privacy first exchange of goods and services (via the Particl Marketplace) and as the digital privacy forex of choice for privacy focused cryptocurrencies (via BasicSwapDex) then the Particl network can easily generate liquidity through non-speculative network transactions fees in a manner not dependent on supply inflation to provide an adequate security budget i.e. it could potentially function someday as a proof of stake network with 0% supply inflation with extremely high liquidity and intrinsic value.

Indeed I think this type of network would turn $PART into a hard currency i.e. one which I define as a currency with 0% supply inflation or structurally deflationary. This hard currency characteristic operating on a network with legitimate and attractive non-speculative usage options (the guarantee of privacy and protection from third party snooping of financial history) increasing liquidity attracting liquidity from other value storage/transfer networks (fiat and cryptocurrency) to generate transaction fees and frequency of sufficient value to justify staking with a reward that is not subsidized by currency inflation via the printing of new coin supply (a soft money characteristic).

Reasons for the Proposed Change

a) I propose we scrap the decentralised treasury model (subsidized/funded by 50% of block reward issuance) in its entirety.

The treasury did sustain development of the Particl Project from 2019 to 2022 at which point the market liquidity and value of the $PART token had fallen to and remained at a point where the revenue generated was no longer sufficient to meet the basic needs of the Particl development team. This led to a situation where developers were requesting community donations in other cryptocurrencies and I felt there were periods of noticeable delay in product development.

Indeed, during this period until 2023 the team was operating on goodwill continuing to develop the project out of a shared understanding with the community of the privacy first, cypherpunk ideology they were helping to bring to the world and the incalculable intrinsic value of that.

For the reasons I have already outlined in the background and timeline, I feel that whilst it initially worked and served its intended purpose (supporting development of the project), the treasury model employed eventually served only to accelerate the decline in liquidity of the Particl blockchain as a whole.

Furthermore, explaining to people discovering the project that 50% of the block reward is centralised to a single fund (even if spending from the fund is determined by community vote) can leave the project open to accusations of structural centralisation.

Whilst I think more severe forms of this accusation can be disputed, I do think there is some fundamental validity to this idea (trust assumptions are built into such a funding method) and I believe it would steer the project further towards true decentralisation by scrapping this type of funding method entirely.

To those who ask where our funding should come from? I would argue that we should replace the current treasury model with a purely voluntary multi-currency, multisig donation pool governed by the existing CCS proposal and voting system. We have clear evidence that communities other than our own are willing to contribute to and donate funds in the currency of their choice to support ongoing development of work by the Particl Project as demonstrated by the recent successful Monero CCS proposal.

I believe that this can be replicated and that the Particl Project can and should be funded via a multi-currency voluntary donation model as this preserves decentralisation, focuses the onus of consent on users, actively supports the cryptoagnostic ideology of the project, provides choice and helps safeguard against liquidity shocks for any single given currency whilst removing any claim that the Particl Blockchain is in anyway a corporate run blockchain rather than a community one.

b) I am proposing that the per annum inflation rate of the Particl Blockchain immediately fall from the current level of 7% to 3.5% and remain at this level until June 2026 at which point it will fall by 0.5% every year until June 2031 where it would be expected to reach 1.0% at which level it will remain until further discussion and vote to change otherwise.

If we look at traditional central banking orthodoxy, they follow the principle of targeting inflation rate of 2% annually. Whilst this is in reference to the estimated average percentage rise in the cost of goods and services, in practice it acts as a compounding devaluator of any person who simply stores the respective issued currencies of any central bank in a medium that generates annual yield below this targeted inflation rate (e.g. cash under the mattress or savings accounts paying below the annual inflation rate).

Unfortunately such a system serves to typically hit those who most actively contribute to an economy i.e. the working and professional middle classes; this pool of participants in an economy are more likely to be reliant and/or have a larger proportion of their asset wealth locked up as cash in savings.

At the same time the wealthiest in society often have the most available currency on hand and are more able to invest in stocks, bonds, property markets and other forms of asset accumulation beyond cash as savings that generate passive yield at rates above annual inflation. Because the wealthiest are more likely to hold more assets of value they have an easier time raising further capital via provision of these assets as collateral and are thus able to outcompete working and middle class individuals on a 1:1 level simply because they are performing at scales inaccessible to the majority of active participants in an economy; this guarantees centralisation of liquidity (growing wealth inequality) over time.

As the period from 2008 to 2022 demonstrated, for many working and professional middle classes the interest rate on their savings and the percentage annual pay rises consistently fell below their national annual rate of inflation leading to the equivalent of year on year real terms pay cuts and real terms devaluation of spending power of savings reducing their overall financialsecurity which in turn adversely impacted their social mobility, health, mental state and thus (I argue) their creativity and productivity via the equivalent of a liquidity restriction on active participants in an economy in all of the infrastructure they are involved in building and maintaining.

In contrast, despite the total size of the economy growing, a greater proportion of all wealth generated globally is flowing into an ever decreasing number of hands. Liquidity is not being distributed, it is effectively being locked and restricted which has created growing social instability and societal decay via real terms shrinking expenditure on services and core infrastructure.

In addition to this the printing of money is controlled by central banks. Poor management of issuance by them can lead to sudden, sharp currency devaluations.

With no fixed hard cap on total currency supply, all current central bank issued fiat currencies represent to me what I term, “soft money” i.e. money which due to continued issuance in perpetuity is guaranteed to lose its intrinsic value per unit over time and thus gradually penalise and destabilise the most active participants and contributors in its economy.

Bitcoin was created in 2009 as a direct response to the 2007/8 financial crisis and its original creators clearly saw the structural problems with our inflationary, fiat banking soft money system and understood the consequences that were to come. They created Bitcoin intended as “hard money” i.e. a currency with a fixed hard cap in supply.

Whilst Bitcoin is undoubtedly expected to become hard money around 2140 (when all 21 million Bitcoin in the current protocol will have been mined) this assumes that there will be no protocol changes to Bitcoin that break this limit e.g. tail emission or change in total fixed supply.

Furthermore at the present time, Bitcoin continues to be reliant on the issuance of new Bitcoin via mining in order to guarantee its security budget. Thus at this present time it is dependent on supply inflation and so it presently behaves as soft money (even though it is expected to become hard money in the future).

Almost all known Proof of stake systems are reliant on issuance of new coins to incentivize staking with the minting of new coins used to pay for their security budgets.

Thus all cryptocurrencies in current existence that have any form of ongoing supply issuance and inflation by my definition represent soft money and are inherently vulnerable to the problems I have outlined with other forms of soft money.

If we were to scrap our decentralized treasury model today, the PA inflation rate of the Particl Blockchain would remain at 7% per annum in perpetuity. This is 3.5 times the targeted inflation rate of central banks. This would make $PART a soft currency in perpetuity with an inflation equivalent annual devaluation in intrinsic value worse than the currencies of most central banks.

We should not be a central bank, we certainly should not be performing 3.5x worse than them.

Particl should not remain a soft currency in perpetuity. We should be actively targeting transformation into hard money.

At present, Particl is a proof of stake blockchain with the security budget generated by:

Network transaction fees
New token issuance (determined by per annum supply inflation).

Staking $PART tokens on the Particl blockchain locks them out of active circulation on the Particl network. In return stakers are rewarded with new tokens generated by a combination of network transaction fees plus new tokens minted into circulation as a result of programmed network token supply increases - rewards and network security is thus currently subsidized by
new token issuance (supply inflation).

In many ways the current proof of stake implementation resembles the mechanism of asset hoarding and yield accumulation for speculative investment purposes that we see with fiat currencies issued by central banks. Stakers buy the token for yield with the expectation that the value of the underlying tokens staked will either remain stable or appreciate over time as liquidity in the network grows.

Staking coins are however not actively changing hands, thus they are not actively exchanging economic value thus they are not generating liquidity. Staking may serve to restrict circulating supply and inflate the intrinsic value of circulating coins as the value transacted on the network increases however paradoxically the reward for doing this is distributed to coin balances that are essentially static i.e. not participating in or driving the network activity that brings intrinsic value
to the network.

So if Particl as proof of stake currency mechanisms is currently predisposed towards soft money characteristics and outcomes, how do we successfully transform a Particl as a Proof of Stake currency into hard money?

Simple: we focus on increasing network transaction fee revenue by increasing the frequency and amount of value transacted on the Particl network whilst actively reducing new token issuance.

Fortunately, this is already possible Particl ecosystem already has two key applications that could achieve this with some suggested mechanisms:

BasicSwapDex (BSX)

Generation of network fees by using $PART as an intermediary token to facilitate otherwise impossible atomic swaps (between two coins that both lack programmable outputs e.g. XMR:LTC MWEB)
Implementation of a PART fee for swap transactions done via select third party
integrations of BSX. This fee should ideally be an automatic buy (on swap) with send to burn address to generate automated buy side liquidity for the PART token, counteracting the impact of any supply side inflation as well as generating a network transaction fee that can be redistributed to stakers.

Particl Marketplace

Network transaction fees generated via use of the MAD escrow to secure funds utilised in purchasing goods and services.
Network transaction fees for any other service or smart contract operating on the Particl Marketplace to facilitate economic activity of any kind.

In any event passing this proposal would put the onus on both the development team and Particl community to actively accelerate adoption of the Particl network otherwise their staking rewards will diminish over time. They are effectively racing against declining issuance rewards over time as the annual supply inflation reward decreases.

I note that this proposal suggests gradually bringing the per annum inflation rate to 1.0%. This means that unless token burn mechanisms are in place that result in an annual burn rate greater than 1.0% then Particl will remain a soft currency.

It is my hope that we will use this time (approximately next 6 years) to focus on increasing network activity, network adoption and scalability to create an L1 system whose network fees sufficient to justify enough network staking to adequately and appropriately secure the network. Even if we are not successful in that regard, leaving the inflation rate at 1.0% per annum provides us with additional time to focus on these areas whilst remaining harder money
than traditional central bank issued currencies and indeed most other cryptocurrencies currently traded today.

Regardless it is my hope that if this proposal is passed, that if our community is active and focuses appropriately then by 2031 we will be in a position to further propose reducing our per annum inflation rate from 1.0% in perpetuity to 0% in perpetuity which would allow us to become a proof of stake cryptocurrency funded entirely by network transaction fees and have a native currency that satisfies my definition of “hard money”.

Timeline

Voting opens: Est. July, 2025
Implementation: Upon successful vote (75% approval rate with minimum quorum of 20% of the total supply over 10,080 blocks) and subsequent hard fork.

Impact

If approved, this change will:

Significantly reduce PART's inflation rate from 7% to 3.5%;
Reduce PART’s inflation rate by 0.5% every year until it reaches 1.0%;
Remove the network treasury;
Initiate a hard fork of the Particl blockchain.

We believe this proposal represents a positive step toward optimizing the Particl network's economic model while ensuring sustainable project development and incentivising our community to actively promote and grow the network.Important: For the proposal to show up on Partyman, make sure you are running its latest version. To do so, run git pull from inside your partyman folder, and then type the ./partyman update command from that same partyman folder.

Next Steps

Review the proposal details
Leave a comment if needed
Wait for further instructions on how to vote and on when the voting period will begin
Inform yourself on Particl's distributed governance (more info here)

We appreciate your continued support and participation in the Particl Project's governance. For any questions or concerns, please reach out to our community channels.

Best regards,
Dr Kapil Amarasinghe (Advisory)

Particl Development Progress Report (06-06-2025)

cryptoguard — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 21:44:16 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

Multi-Net Support ?

Multinet by tecnovert · Pull Request #311 · basicswap/basicswap

AMM by gerlofvanek · Pull Request #310 · basicswap/basicswap

Following last week's release of the MVP for multi-net capabilities using Simplex as the first alternative network, we've identified several Simplex-specific issues that we're currently working to resolve.

Due to Simplex's complex and intricate network architecture, these issues are proving challenging to address, requiring additional development time. However, we're systematically working through each problem as it arises and making steady progress toward a more stable release of this MVP.

Market Making and Advanced Trading ?

Added full functional AMM web GUI in BSX.Added "adjust_rates_based_on_market" (Adjust rates based on existing market offers).- The control host/port should be queried from the basicswap....

Somewhere around the middle of last week, we've temporarily paused new feature development for the market making tool to focus on identifying and resolving any bugs or issues before pushing it to the dev branch, allowing more testers to get their hands on it.

As such, this week has been primarily dedicated to addressing minor issues and making incremental improvements to the current implementation, and we expect to merge this feature into the dev branch within the coming days.

The following improvements and fixes were completed this week:

Added a new feature that attempts bids first before taking offers;
Added bidding strategy: Only bid on auto-accept offers (best rates from auto-accept only);
Fixed a bug with the autostart functionality when saving global settings;
Fixed a bug with the autostart functionality with add/edit;
Added new option Orderbook (Auto-Accept);
Fixed debug;
Added a new feature that attempts bids first before taking offers;
Various layout and general bug fixes.

You can see the full changelog here.

PART to be Delisted from Probit ⚠️

Probit has announced that, on July 07, 2025 at 06:00 UTC, they will be delisting PART along with other cryptocurrencies. As such, please withdraw any PART before that date, as Probit claims they will not allow withdrawals after that date and any coins still left on the exchange will be lost.

To uphold the quality of our platform and prioritize user protection, ProBit Global will delist the following tokens:

- Rizon (ATOLO)
- Enecuum (ENQ)
- Idena (IDNA)
- Nano (NANO)
- Particl (PART)
- Pando Token (PTX)
- Velas (VLX)
- Starcro (XSC)
- TDCCP (TDCCP)

Withdrawal Deadline: July 7, 2025, 06:00 UTC.

Withdrawal services for ATOLO, ENQ, IDNA, NANO, PART, PTX, VLX, XSC, and TDCCP will remain available until July 7, 2025 at 06:00 UTC.⚠️

Note: After this deadline, withdrawals will no longer be supported, and any remaining token balances will be permanently lost.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Multinet by tecnovert · Pull Request #311 · basicswap/basicswap

Particl Development Progress Report (30-05-2025)

cryptoguard — Fri, 30 May 2025 20:13:40 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

Multi-Net Support ?

AMM by gerlofvanek · Pull Request #310 · basicswap/basicswap

We're happy to announce that the MVP for the new multi-net feature, which currently supports SimpleX, has now been published in a pull request earlier this week. We're still testing it before pushing to the dev branch, and will document how to test/use it in the coming few days.

Note that this new feature is at the MVP stage, meaning it does not possess all the bells and whistles we have planned for its official V1 version. Namely, it is currently not included in the GUI, it must be manually configured outside the user interface by editing a config file, and it doesn't yet allow swaps to happen when two participants are on a different network.

The latter will require modifications to the SMSG protocol via a hardfork, which we are likely to bundle with a potential coming hardfork to tweak the network emission rate and disable treasury (more news about this treasury community CCS proposal to be published next week), should its ccs proposal be voted in favor.

So stay tuned if you want to test the new multi-net function in the coming days!

Market Making and Advanced Trading ?

Added full functional AMM web GUI in BSX.Added "adjust_rates_based_on_market" (Adjust rates based on existing market offers).- The control host/port should be queried from the basicswap....

We've also implemented various improvements to the automated market making functionality that we recently integrated into the user interface (alpha version):

Added an auto-start option
Improved createoffers.py market making script
Updated the bid_xmr template confirm model
Fixed a bug with Create Default Configuration
Added a confirmation modal
Fixed adjust_rates_based_on_market
Removed debug and added extra logging
Fixed some math issue for calculating rates
Fixed Your Offers count when offers are created via the AMM
Better overall redirects
Added USD prices
Add all, minrate, and static options
Add offers/bids checkbox enabled always checked
Set the amount step default to 0.001
Various fixes/bugs/styling

At this time, we're still improving the integration and adding new, useful features for liquidity providers to gain better control of their trading operations.

These include the following:

Our upcoming improvements include:

Automatic offer management: Automatically revoke an AMM offer after each successful bid, then repost the offer with an updated (stepped) amount;
Smart bid placement: Attempt to place bids that fill your offers at your desired rate, then place an AMM offer for the remainder at that same rate;
Auto-accept filtering: Enable interaction only with offers that are configured to automatically accept bids.

These three features will create a user experience that more closely resembles traditional exchanges, which will integrate seamlessly with our upcoming "Quick Swaps" page and advanced order book display.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Particl Development Progress Report (23-05-2025)

cryptoguard — Sat, 24 May 2025 01:42:11 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

Multi-Net Support ?

The integration of Simplex as the first alternative to SMSG using the platform's new multi-net capability is now mostly complete. We're currently focused on testing the integration and implementing quality-of-life improvements and code clean-up.

We're targeting a full release of this new capability for late May or early June 2025.

Following this release, our backend development will shift toward implementing several minor improvements and fixes, after which we'll begin work on SPV wallets and offline signing functionality.

Market Making and Advanced Trading ?

Earlier this week, we submitted a pull request for the alpha version of the automated market making tool integration into BasicSwap. While it hasn't been merged into the dev branch yet, eager users can test it by pulling the PR into their local BasicSwap instance.

Following preliminary testing and feedback from contributors, we've already implemented numerous improvements to the pull request since its initial publication. The changelog includes:

Added full functional AMM web GUI in BSX,
Added adjust_rates_based_on_market, which adjust rates based on existing market offers,
The control host/port is now queried from the basicswap.json and only shown under debug_ui,
The Files section is only visible when debug is enabled,
The AMM Logs section is only visible when debug_ui is enabled,
The buffering warning is fixed when starting the AMM process,
Moved the following settings to only be visible when debug_ui is enabled: Min Seconds Between Bids, Max Seconds Between Bids, Prune State Delay (seconds), and Prune State After (seconds),
Bug where editing an offer or bid always shows "Particl Particl" instead of the correct coin_from and coin_to values from the table,
Removed auto_accept_offers for bids,
Removed auto_accept_bids from the GUI (already the default behavior),
Made Adjust Rates Based on Market Per-Offer,
Removed the global adjust_rates_based_on_market setting,
Added adjust_rates_based_on_market checkbox to the offer form (both add and edit)
Added a note that it respects the rate tweak percent,
Updated the FAQ Section,
Updated the default JSON,
All fields from the default JSON configuration are now available in the UI,
The amount_variable field is always set to true by default and not exposed in the UI,
The swap_type, min_swap_amount, and amount_step fields are properly handled,
Updated swap_type with drop-down (Adaptor Sig, Secret Hash) based on what coins you select,
Fixed the PART/PART_ANON/PART_BLIND rate lookup issue. Also using the coin ID's and not the names,
Added get rate lookup button @ min rate,
Renamed and set "active" column hidden,
Offer valid seconds, use min val of 600,
Moved all related bids functions for now under debug,
Fixed small typo in unlock page,
Fixed decimal separator issue in modals,
Added option to prune/clear the state file,
Fixes small bug in header page,
AMM when debug (on) smaller logs / spam,
Fixed linting, code formatting, and additional clean up.

The AMM tool is nearly ready to be merged into the dev branch for broader community testing, so watch for an announcement blog post on this development soon!

Dr. Kap at the Litecoin Summit in May ?️

Dr. Kap will be representing Particl and BasicSwap DEX at this year's edition of the Litecoin Summit on the 29th and 30th of May, 2025.

On the 29th, he'll give a presentation on BasicSwap DEX which will delve into our current short-to-medium term objective of making atomic swaps more accessible and intuitive for everyone to use and how we intend to leverage BasicSwap's current and upcoming pioneering technology to further the level of decentralization in crypto and eCommerce by reducing reliance on central parties.

On the next day, he will participate on a panel focused on privacy with other great speakers and figures from the scene, including SethForPrivacy (Cake Wallet), Justin Berman (Monero dev), Joël Valenzuela (Dash), and Paul Puey (Edge).

More information: https://litecoin.com/summit-2025

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Particl Development Progress Report (16-05-2025)

cryptoguard — Sat, 17 May 2025 01:15:00 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

BasicSwap Progress ⚙️

We've pushed, to the dev branch, a series of commits aimed at fixing a few bugs and updating tests:

Deduplicate getP2SHScriptForHash (1)
Fix LTC wallet creation test (1)
Fix prefunded ITX (1)
Disable test_13_locked_xmr test when XMR version >= 0.18.4 (1)
Fix issue with adaptor signature swaps when using Firo and other pairs (1)

On top of these minor commits, we've continued our work on the previously mentioned major deliverables for this current development cycle:

Multi-Net Support ?

While we've been making visible progress in bringing multi-net functionality to mainnet, we encountered a roadblock with our initial approach that required us to revert some previous work and pursue a new pathway. Rather than a setback, this represents valuable R&D progress that has clarified how to address the specific issues we faced.

Following this hurdle, we've been able to make much faster progress and are pleased to announce that automated tests using Simplex as an alternative messaging network for relaying swap and offer data now pass successfully. This marks a significant milestone in the development of multi-net functionality and brings us much closer to merging this feature into the dev branch for mainnet implementation.

Market Making and Advanced Trading ?

We've also made excellent progress this week integrating the automated market making script into the user interface. While some work and testing remain, this new functionality is nearly ready to be merged into the dev branch as well.

The new BasicSwap page connects directly with the automated market making companion script, allowing you to interact with it directly from the user interface. This means you can deploy it, edit its configuration, and post offers using advanced trading options—such as automatic republishing, automatic fiat spread adjustment, price pegging, and more—straight from the user interface.

Note that while this page will likely be released soon, the script remains experimental. After sufficient community testing, we plan to integrate some of its advanced order management capabilities directly into the standard flow for posting new offers. This will radically improve the user experience for market makers on BasicSwap, making the platform much more accessible to a wider audience.

General Updates and Maintenance ⚙️

In addition to the major items mentioned above, we plan to investigate and implement a wide variety of general improvements, tweaks, and bug fixes over the next few weeks.

Dr. Kap at the Litecoin Summit in May ?️

Dr. Kap will be representing Particl and BasicSwap DEX at this year's edition of the Litecoin Summit on the 29th and 30th of May, 2025.

More information: https://litecoin.com/summit-2025

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Mandatory Firo Core Update and BasicSwap Bug Fixes

Particl Development Progress Report (09-05-2025)

cryptoguard — Sat, 10 May 2025 02:40:35 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

New BasicSwap Update (Mandatory for Firo Users) ✅

There is a new mandatory Firo core update on BasicSwap DEX.

Earlier this week, we released a new BasicSwap update that includes various improvements and bug fixes. This update is mandatory for users who trade Firo on the platform, as it enables you to easily update your Firo core in preparation for their upcoming hardfork scheduled for approximately May 28, 2025.

Please note that updating BasicSwap is only the first step in preparing for the hardfork; you must also update your Firo core after completing the BasicSwap update.

For the complete changelog and detailed instructions on how to properly update your Firo node, please visit the release blog post here: https://particl.news/mandatory-firo-core-update-may2025/

BasicSwap Progress ⚙️

We've pushed, to the dev branch, a commit that checks for the minimum sqlite database version and also have a pull request ready for merge, which includes the following changes:

Price tiles to display accurate BTC/satoshi per-coin conversion,
Resolved volume display issue for BCH and Firo currencies,
Upgrade and fix memory-manager, tooltip-manager, and cleanup-manager JavaScript modules,
Memory: Eliminated redundant console.log() statements across multiple pages, preventing log accumulation on network offers page when developer tools are active,
Add a new "All Bids" tab and table in the Bids page,
Improved header navigation: clicking on bids now directs to the ALL tab, with bid counters properly routing to sent/received tabs,
Export function of the Bids page now exports "All Bids",
Minor fixes to .csv bids export function,
Various minor GUI fixes and optimizations.

On top of these minor commits, we've continued our work on the previously mentioned major deliverables for this current development cycle:

Multi-Net Support ?

While we've implemented a significant portion of what's required to provide BasicSwap with multi-net support (the ability for BasicSwap to relay data messages such as offers, swap data, or identities using networks other than SMSG), this new functionality is not yet fully operational.

We're continuing development in this area and expect to complete a proof of concept using Simplex as the first integrated network relatively soon. As a reminder, this implementation standardizes messages and encrypts them using SMSG's methodology, allowing almost any data or messaging network to relay BasicSwap messages such as Telegram, IRC, Torrent/P2P networks, and others. As a significant plus, all messages are encrypted before broadcast, meaning that this approach presents minimal privacy compromises.

Light Wallets ?

After completing multi-net support, our next focus will likely be implementing support for light wallets or remote nodes for most coins available on BasicSwap. This will allow you to set up BasicSwap without syncing a full node or storing the entire blockchain on your device, significantly improving setup time and convenience.

Note that this feature will be offered as an option, allowing you to still set up the DEX using full nodes for maximum security and privacy if preferred.

Market Making and Advanced Trading ?

Integrating the current market making tools into BasicSwap's GUI is now this month's main front-end focus. While we intended to make more progress on it last month, a lot of time was spent refactoring the UI's back-end code which will pay off in the long-term and make BasicSwap better structured and easier for contributors to jump in.

Advanced Order Book Display ?

Another area we plan to advance during the next development cycle is the addition of advanced data visualization in the order book, notably depth charts for each trading pair and split order book displaying buy and sell offers on separate sides

These improvements will bring BasicSwap's order book experience closer to what users expect when interacting with centralized exchanges, bridging the gap between traditional platforms and decentralized trading—allowing users to enjoy convenience benefits without the typical security trade-offs.

General Updates and Maintenance ⚙️

In addition to the major items mentioned above, we plan to investigate and implement a wide variety of general improvements, tweaks, and bug fixes over the next few weeks.

Dr. Kap at the Litecoin Summit in May ?️

Dr. Kap will be representing Particl and BasicSwap DEX at this year's edition of the Litecoin Summit on the 29th and 30th of May, 2025.

More information: https://litecoin.com/summit-2025

PART in MEXC Assessment Zone ⚠️

A few days ago, MEXC placed the PART trading pair in its Assessment Zone due to low order book liquidity and insufficient total value of PART coins deposited on the platform.

While this does not constitute a formal delisting yet, the exchange has communicated that the community must increase both liquidity and the total number of PART coins held on the exchange to maintain the listing.

Therefore, we invite community members who wish to preserve PART's presence on MEXC to consider contributing to order book liquidity and depositing some of their coins on the exchange.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

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Mandatory Firo Core Update and BasicSwap Bug Fixes

cryptoguard — Tue, 06 May 2025 18:47:03 GMT

There is a mandatory Firo Core update ahead of their upcoming hardfork on block 1,104,500 (approximately 28 May 2025). This update introduces several updates to Firo, but most notably the introduction of Spark Names, "allowing users to register unique, easy-to-remember aliases instead of long cryptographic addresses".

This new core update is now available to users who have updated their BasicSwap instance to the latest version, and you must update your Firo node as soon as possible if you've enabled the coin on your local instance.

Firo release: https://github.com/firoorg/firo/releases/tag/v0.14.14.1

Primary Firo Changelog ?

Spark Names #1532
View key export #1543
Sigma pool closed #1477
UI improvements #1475
Tor upgrade to v0.14.8.9 #1544
Gettotalsupply fix #1502
Mint refactor #1515
Leveldb: upgrade 1.20 to 1.22 #1522
Implement new rpc calls to get anonymity sets #1507
Add memo field in Spark send UI #1493
Various housekeeping and bug fixes
Full Changelog: v0.14.14.0...v0.14.14.1

Additional BasicSwap Changes ✅

On top of the Firo Core update, this BasicSwap update adds a few bug fixes and improvements to the codebase:

ui: Fixed incorrect swap direction shown on active swaps page,
ui: Fixed incorrect amounts shown on active swaps page for reverse swaps,
cores: Firo v0.14.14.1 (required for hardfork on 2025-05-28),
Allow starting with a subset of configured coins,
New --withcoin and --withoutcoin options for basicswap-run,
Timeout waiting for mutex on shutdown,
Waits a maximum of 5 seconds for any processing to complete.

Update Coin Cores on BasicSwap‌

To update coin cores on BasicSwap DEX, simply follow the instructions available here on the Particl Academy.

Shutdown BasicSwap properly and stop the Docker image.
From the basicswap folder, type the git pull command.
Type the relevant update command, depending whether you're running BasicSwap with or without Docker (see here).

If you run BasicSwap on Linux without Docker, you can easily upgrade coin cores to their most recent version by running the community-built upgrade script available here (bsx-update).

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Particl Development Progress Report (02-05-2025)

cryptoguard — Sat, 03 May 2025 02:02:22 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

We've pushed, to the dev branch, a couple of commits including a mandatory Core update ahead of an upcoming Firo hardfork.

Fix js_active amounts for reverse bids (1)
Swapped send/receive for sent bids in the active bids page (1)
Added bid and active pages to test_swap_direction.py (1)
Firo Core update to version 0.14.14.1 (1)
Improved some cosmetics bids items (1, 2, 3)
Improved Swaps in Progress behaviour (1)

On top of these minor commits, we've continued our work on the previously mentioned major deliverables for this current development cycle:

Multi-Net Support ?

Light Wallets ?

Note that this feature will be offered as an option, allowing you to still set up the DEX using full nodes for maximum security and privacy if preferred.

Market Making and Advanced Trading ?

Advanced Order Book Display ?

General Updates and Maintenance ⚙️

In addition to the major items mentioned above, we plan to investigate and implement a wide variety of general improvements, tweaks, and bug fixes over the next few weeks.

Dr. Kap at the Litecoin Summit in May ?️

Dr. Kap will be representing Particl and BasicSwap DEX at this year's edition of the Litecoin Summit on the 29th and 30th of May, 2025.

More information: https://litecoin.com/summit-2025

PART in MEXC Assessment Zone ⚠️

A few days ago, MEXC placed the PART trading pair in its Assessment Zone due to low order book liquidity and insufficient total value of PART coins deposited on the platform.

Therefore, we invite community members who wish to preserve PART's presence on MEXC to consider contributing to order book liquidity and depositing some of their coins on the exchange.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

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Particl Development Progress Report (25-04-2025)

cryptoguard — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:30:47 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

Following last week's release of BasicSwap v0.14.4, we've reviewed and begun work on the next milestones planned for the new release cycle.

Multi-Net Support ?

Light Wallets ?

Note that this feature will be offered as an option, allowing you to still set up the DEX using full nodes for maximum security and privacy if preferred.

Market Making and Advanced Trading ?

Advanced Order Book Display ?

General Updates and Maintenance ⚙️

In addition to the major items mentioned above, we plan to investigate and implement a wide variety of general improvements, tweaks, and bug fixes over the next few weeks.

PART in MEXC Assessment Zone ⚠️

A few days ago, MEXC placed the PART trading pair in its Assessment Zone due to low order book liquidity and insufficient total value of PART coins deposited on the platform.

Therefore, we invite community members who wish to preserve PART's presence on MEXC to consider contributing to order book liquidity and depositing some of their coins on the exchange.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

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Mandatory BasicSwap Update (v0.14.4)

Particl Development Progress Report (18-04-2025)

cryptoguard — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:18:26 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

New Update is Live ✅

BasicSwap’s new 3.2.1 user interface and 0.14.4 codebase are now available, featuring a wide range of improvements across the board.

Earlier this week, we've pushed a rather large BasicSwap update, bumping its codebase version to 0.14.4 and its UI version to 3.2.1. This update includes a large amount of changes, with notable mentions for a significant UI refactor, the addition of client authentication, multi-net support, order acceptance knowledge, and much more.

Due to changes in the data structure of BasicSwap-related SMSG messages, previous instances of the DEX are not forward-compatible with this new version. This means that offers posted from updated instances will not appear on older instances. All users must update to maintain full network connectivity.

For this reason, head over to the release blog post if you haven't updated BasicSwap yet and make sure to do so.

Link :https://particl.news/mandatory-basicswap-update-v0-14-4/

Multi-Net Support ?

While a preliminary portion of what's needed for complete multi-net support has been released with this update, we're continuing to work on a range of other components that will make BasicSwap fully compatible with any messaging or data networks.

Light Wallets ?

Note that this feature will be offered as an option, allowing you to still set up the DEX using full nodes for maximum security and privacy if preferred.

Market Making and Advanced Trading ?

While we intended to integrate market making and advanced trading into the UI earlier, we've spent most of the past month refactoring the user interface's backend. Now that this work is complete, we'll resume development on these features.

Advanced Order Book Display ?

PART in MEXC Assessment Zone ⚠️

A few days ago, MEXC placed the PART trading pair in its Assessment Zone due to low order book liquidity and insufficient total value of PART coins deposited on the platform.

Therefore, we invite community members who wish to preserve PART's presence on MEXC to consider contributing to order book liquidity and depositing some of their coins on the exchange.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

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Mandatory BasicSwap Update (v0.14.4)

cryptoguard — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:04:06 GMT

IMPORTANT: This update is mandatory. Due to changes in the data structure of BasicSwap-related SMSG messages, previous instances of the DEX are not forward-compatible with this new version. This means that offers posted from updated instances will not appear on older instances. All users must update to maintain full network connectivity.

After 171 commits over 164 files changed coming from 6 different contributors, we are excited to announce the release of a significant BasicSwap update (v0.14.4) along with an update to its user interface, now at version 3.2.1.

This substantial update represents weeks of dedicated effort, incorporating numerous improvements, bug fixes, new features, and significant refactors of different core components of the system. The changes stem from extensive testing by both contributors and community members, resulting in a significant step forward for user experience and platform stability.

Noteworthy Updates ?

While this update is massive in scope, many changes are backend changes to improve efficiency, stability, and cross-compatibility. However, several significant user experience enhancements are worth highlighting.

Various Coin Core Updates ✅

We've made several updates to the various coins available on BasicSwap DEX. Whether these updates involve new core versions or integration improvements, we highly recommend updating your node versions as soon as possible.

Significant UI Refactor ?️

A major refactoring of the user interface code has occurred over the last couple of weeks. While these changes primarily involve code organization and better practices that aren't immediately apparent to end users, we've also implemented numerous UI upgrades, including:

Local reputation tracking
Enhanced order book formatting with additional information
New Bids page
Improved Swaps in Progress page
Better Offer pages
More responsive and dynamic page behavior
Better rate fetching
Much more...

The interface changes since our last version (v0.14.4) are substantial, and you'll miss out on many new features and improvements if you don't update.

Client Authentication ?

We've added the ability to configure your BasicSwap instance with client authentication. This feature protects both the webUI and API port access with a password of your choosing.

This is vital if you're running BasicSwap on a cloud server or using the market-making companion script in a network environment you don't completely trust. To set up client authentication, please refer to the installation documentation.

Multi-Net Support ?

We've pushed to master the preliminary code for upcoming multi network support for BasicSwap. We've deployed the first phase of a significant infrastructure update to our networking architecture. This new feature, currently called "multi-net," enables BasicSwap to distribute swap, offer, and bid messages across multiple messaging networks beyond SMSG when the primary network experiences high load.

Since all messages adhere to a unified encryption and formatting standard, even non-decentralized networks (such as Telegram or email) could be utilized without compromising user privacy or security.

This new functionality delivers several key benefits:

Improved platform scalability and resilience
Greater flexibility for third-party integrations, allowing partners to use their preferred compatible networks for message relay
Cross-network message compatibility, eliminating the need for users to operate on the same network during swaps

While the foundation is now in place, further development is still needed before the implementation becomes fully usable. The current proof of concept using Simplex broadcasts messages to the entire group rather than targeting specific recipients — an inefficiency we're addressing given Simplex's limitations.

The core architecture is designed to extend SMSG functionality across various networks. All messages maintain SMSG encryption and message IDs for consistency, although additional work is required to ensure full compatibility of Python SMSG messages across all networks and to add convenience functions for submitting pre-formed SMSG messages. Currently, this new system pushes to the core through P2P connections (for SMSG testing) but doesn't yet join the SMSG and Simplex networks.

Not to be overlooked is the important advantage of this approach in its flexibility regarding network requirements. Since messages are (or will be) fully valid SMSG entities, they can be transmitted over plaintext networks like Telegram, Delta, or even Pastebin. Email systems supporting POP3/IMAP protocols are particularly well-suited for more decentralization-focused users. It's worth noting that centralized options, including Simplex, may still expose some information pseudonymously about which accounts are communicating with each other.

Acceptance Strategy Knowledge ?

When publishing a new offer, the SMSG messages relaying its details to the rest of the network now carry information about whether the offer is set to automatically accept bids. This information is also displayed on an offer's page before submitting a bid, helping you make better-informed decisions about which offers to bid on.

Please note that this change means previous instances of BasicSwap will not be able to properly resolve offer messages from up-to-date instances. Updating your BasicSwap instance is mandatory to receive all offers from the network. However, offer messages from older instances remain compatible with the new version, so upgrading now carries no downside.

Docs ?️

We've migrated BasicSwap's documentation from the Particl Academy (which uses ReadTheDocs) to a more maintainable and flexible platform (Docusaurus) at docs.basicswapdex.com. While we'll maintain the BasicSwap documentation on the Particl Academy, all new updates will be provided at the new location.

Install the Latest BasicSwap Update ?️

Due to a significant change in what data is carried in BasicSwap-related messages, it is mandatory to update the DEX. Failure to do so will result in your instance not picking up messages from up-to-date instances.

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

Docker

If you've installed BasicSwap following the Docker method...

Shutdown BasicSwap properly and stop the Docker image (docker-compose stop),
From the basicswap folder, type the git pull command,
In the /docker folder, run the docker-compose build --no-cache command,
Once the process completes, launch BasicSwap again using the docker-compose up command.

Note: Depending on your Docker version, adding a dash between docker and compose may not be necessary and may instead throw an error.

Non-Docker

If you've installed BasicSwap following the non-Docker method...

Shutdown BasicSwap properly,
From the ~/coinswaps/basicswap folder, type the git pull command,
Execute the following command: pip install --require-hashes -r requirements.txt,
Execute the following command: pip3 install .,
Launch BasicSwap as usual.

Install Script

If you've installed BasicSwap using Nahuhh's Github installation script...

Execute the update command: bsx-update && bsx-update.

Changelog ?

Coin(s)

Bitcoin — Added support for Bitcoin descriptor wallets
Bitcoin — Update Bitcoins' fast sync blockchain file
Bitcoin — Add a workaround to prevent Bitcoin wallets' seeds changing after enabling encryption
Bitcoin Cash — Upgraded Bitcoin Cash node to version 28.0.1
Bitcoin Cash — Refresh BCH keypool
Monero — Upgrade Monero node to version 0.18.4.0
Monero — Corrupt Monero wallets are now detected
Monero — Remove inaccurate fee rates for Monero and hide sweep all checkbox
Monero — Make Monero's fork height a transient error
Monero — Sets Monero's trusted_daemon setting to true by default
Litecoin — Fixed a bug with MWEB wallet generation
PIVX — Fixed issues with PIVX
Namecoin — Large array of fixes and improvements to the Namecoin integration
Wownero — Fixed Wownero's Windows download URL
Fixed a reseed wallet regression error

API

Better handling of errors with the API
Fixed bug with Firo's API
Simplified API requests
Identities API updated
Use CryptoCompare pricemulti endpoint for multiple coins
Reduced lookupFiatRates debug message

UI Code

Fixed various memory leaks and improved memory efficiency
Major UI refactor; splitting components in individual classes and significant improvements to code organization
Fixed Javascript's HTTP error 429
Improved websockets by reducing their delays -> tables now load faster
Set default fallback wsport
Updated wallets with backend coin price caching

UI

Fixed manual refresh button
General code cleanup
Added tooltips for rates and markets
Better status feedback (offers, swaps, bids)
Improved SMSG identity fetching
Fixed overflow bar on offer pages
Offer pages now more responsive
Better logic for sorting order book table
New, revamped Bids page (unified and dynamic with websockets)
New, revamped Swaps in Progress page (dynamic with websockets)
Added ability to export Bids data/history in a .csv file
Moved Amount and Rate Variable to debug_ui mode
Fixes to how the order book fetches rates
Offer pages now display whether the offer is set to automatically accept bids or not

Core Functionality

Added --upgradecores to basicswap-prepare script
Added an estimated transaction fee amount check when posting a bid
Add wallet_name option to basicswap.json
Avoid reentrant error in signal_handler
Periodically prune old state data
Import signing pubkeys from local filesystem
Change `ADD_PUBKEY_URL to a per coin process
basicswap-prepare can now use original UTXO snapshot signature
basicswap-prepare now compare full PGP fingerprint
basicswap-prepape now properly work with encrypted wallets
basicswap-prepare now makes the setup config permament
Silence Python deprecation warning
Fixed checkWallets regression (must rename watchonly wallet also)
Add safe_logs option to anonymize logs and protect sensitive data
Deduplicate getCoinIdFromTicker
Cache coin rates in the backend
Added log rotation to avoid bloat and oversizing
Fixed can_accept upgraded databases
Fixed addcoin script
Hide BrokenPipeErrors
Added warning if local PGP key cannot be found
Set expect_seed after wallet creation
Added the ability to enable client authentication to protect the webUI and API port access with a password
Whether an offer is set to automatically accept bids or not is now included in SMSG messages
Added preliminary multi-net support for BasicSwap, allowing for load balancing and the use of alternative data layers other than SMSG
Simplex network added as a proof of concept for the above-mentioned multi-net support
Improved checkSplitMessages

Dependencies

Bumped python-gnupg from 0.5.3 to 0.5.4
Bumped pyzmq from 26.2.0 to 26.2.1
Bumped black from 24.10.0 to 25.1.0
Bumped jinja2 from 3.1.5 to 3.1.6
Updated guix packed version

Tests

Fixed test_xmr_persistent with Bitcoin v28.0
Fixed CI caching
Interecept signals in test_scripts.py
Run Selenium test in CI
Add log prefix to BaseTestWithPrepare
Run Black in CI
Updated test_prepare and added it to CI
Completed test_swap_direction test
Changes applied to flake8 7.2
Fixed test_btc_xmr on Windows

You can inspect all changes by verifying the 0.14.2 comparison page here.

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Extra refactor + Various bug/fixes. (#293) · basicswap/basicswap@748dd38

Particl Development Progress Report (11-04-2025)

cryptoguard — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:04:50 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

Codebase ?

This week, we've merged a few pull requests into the dev branch.

Bumped Monero's version to 0.18.4.0 (1)
Offer pages now state whether its associated offer is set to automatically accept bids or not (1)
Added preliminary fallback messaging layer system (1)
Improve checkSplitMessages (1)

Additionally, we've got several updates sitting in pull requests that are currently in progress and will soon be merged to the dev branch:

Workaround for BTC seed changing after encrypting wallet (1)
Prevent BasicSwap from starting when it detects a corrupt Monero wallet (1)
Make basicswap_prepare setup config persistent (1)
Add client authentication as an option, requiring a password for webUI and API access (1)

We’re planning to merge the dev branch into master within the next few days an will be sure to notify everyone once the production update is live.

Additional GUI Refactoring ?️

* Refactor + Various Fixes. * WS / LINT * Show also failed status. * Fix sorting market +/- * Simplified swaps in progress * Black * Update basicswap/static/js/modules/coin-manager.js Co-aut...

Merge pull request #295 from tecnovert/multinet · basicswap/basicswap@6777aff

On top of the updates mentioned in the section above, we've pushed more changes to the user interface as part of the broader refactoring process we've been going through for the past few weeks.

Various minor fixes,
Swaps in Progress page now also shows failed status,
Fix sorting market,
Simplified Swaps in Progress page,
Code cleanup and formatting improvements,
Updated coin-manager.js,
Set AutoRefreshEnabled as true by default,
Fixed a small memory issue that appeared with the recent feature additions.

Fallback Messaging Network ?

Add simplex chat test.

We've deployed the first phase of a significant infrastructure update to our networking architecture. This new feature, currently called "multi-net," enables BasicSwap to distribute swap, offer, and bid messages across multiple messaging networks beyond SMSG when the primary network experiences high load.

Since all messages adhere to a unified encryption and formatting standard, even non-decentralized networks (such as Telegram or email) could be utilized without compromising user privacy or security.

This new functionality delivers several key benefits:

Improved platform scalability and resilience
Greater flexibility for third-party integrations, allowing partners to use their preferred compatible networks for message relay
Cross-network message compatibility, eliminating the need for users to operate on the same network during swaps

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

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Extra refactor + Various bug/fixes. by gerlofvanek · Pull Request #293 · basicswap/basicswap

Particl Development Progress Report (04-04-2025)

cryptoguard — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:15:41 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

Codebase ?

This week, we've pushed a lot of code, both on the dev branch and in currently outstanding pull requests:

Set expect_seed after creation for BCG — BCH must be reseeded manually as sethdseed is disabled during IBD (1)
Updated Namecoin's integration and tests (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
Default trusted_daemon to true for Monero (1)
Fixed rates on order book (1)
Fix addcoin command with wallet encryption (1)
(Under consideration) Add whether an offer is set to automatically accept bids or not in offer pages (1)
(In progress) Use generate_from_keys's walletrpctimeoutlong setting for Monero (1)
(In progress) Add client authentication option to protect the web UI and API access (1)
(In progress) Make setup config persistent for basicswap-prepare (1)

Additional UI Refactoring ?️

Removed seperate API calls for BTC / WOW + Removed extra rate calls.Fixes offers table not refreshing + prices.Price tiles + Offerstable price now in sync.Fixed sortTable bugAdded price-manager...

We've also pushed additional refactoring code as a pull request, which should be merged shortly:

Removed seperate API calls for BTC / WOW,
Removed extra rate calls,
Fixed offers table not refreshing + prices,
Price tiles + Offers table price now in sync,
Fixed sortTable bug,
Added price-manager.js,
Added coin-manager.js,
Various fixes,
Swaps in Progress now also show also failed or errored swaps.

Fallback Messaging Network ?

To improve network reliability, we are integrating the Simplex network as a fallback for our current SMSG messaging system. This will mitigate potential service disruptions if SMSG becomes overloaded or fails, particularly during periods of high BasicSwap usage.

While our long-term plan is to achieve improved scalability with SMSG 2.0 later this year, adding Simplex now provides an essential short-term safeguard, ensuring stability while we develop the more robust, permanent solution.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

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Refactoring + various fixes. by gerlofvanek · Pull Request #285 · basicswap/basicswap

Particl Development Progress Report (28-03-2025)

cryptoguard — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 22:23:36 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

Codebase ?

We're still continuing our research into adding additional data and messaging networks on BasicSwap to act as fallback options and to help load balance in case of high usage of the platform.

Additionally to that, we've pushed a series of fixes and improvements to the codebase:

Moved amount and rate variable options to debui_ui (1)
Improved and cleaned various error messages to be more comprehensive (1, 2, 3)
Pushed a fix for PIVX (1)
Pushed a fix for Namecoin (1)
Use Monero's walletrpctimeoutlong setting for generate_from_keys (1)
Default Monero's trusted_daemon setting to true (1)

User Interface ?️

Full JS refactoring, moved JS in modules + clean-up old JS files and moved in global.js.Moved JS out of new offers template in single .js file.Fix swaps in progress states.Small JS fix on unlock...

https://x.com/firoorg/status/1902286609611157992

We've implemented a significant user interface refactoring earlier this week, which greatly improves the code structure by organizing its JavaScript into clearly defined modules.

While it generally won't affect end-users (there are only minor changes to what's visible), it makes the codebase cleaner and easier to navigate for contributors, on top of following better code health standards.

The refactor includes the following items:

Full Javascript refactoring, moved the code into modules and cleaned-up old JS files (moved to global.js),
Moved JS out of new offers template and put them in single .js file,
Fixed swaps in progress page and states,
Small JS fix on unlock page,
Fixed chart element not found on offers page,
Removed bids title in python UI,
Fixed unlock.html template,
Cleaned up debug logs,
Cleaned up overall styling,
Network offers table and price tiles now use back-end price,
Fixed bug with network offers / offers filter memory (now split),
Fixed various small bugs (GUI).

Market Making Functionalities Integration ?

Although BasicSwap has featured two companion scripts for market making and advanced trading for some time, they have operated separately from the main application and required independent execution.

Beginning in the later part of this week, we started developing a new page that will integrate these functionalities directly into the user interface. This will enable users to perform market making and advanced trading operations directly from the main interface without running additional scripts.

Initially, these features will be available on a dedicated page to ensure smooth integration. As a second phase, we plan to incorporate some of these capabilities into the regular new offer workflow.

This integration now represents our primary focus for front-end development, and we will provide regular updates on our progress.

Particl and BasicSwap Media ?

Privacy Roundtable ?️

Don't miss our upcoming Privacy Roundtable on X Spaces with our friend from PIVX and Firo and a special guest from the Coinomi wallet tomorrow, this coming 29th of March at 9:00 AM EST!

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

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Particl Development Progress Report (21-03-2025)

cryptoguard — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:25:42 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

We're still continuing our research into adding additional data and messaging networks on BasicSwap to act as fallback options and to help load balance in case of high usage of the platform. We're currently testing various networks to assess their compatibility, and should have a clearer picture soon which one is suitable.

Additionally to that, we've pushed a series of fixes and improvements to the codebase:

Fix can_accept for upgraded databases (1)
Updated test_prepare (1)
Add test_prepare to CI (1)
Fixed addcoin script that enables the addition of coins on the DEX (1)

User Interface Refactor ?️

We're currently undertaking a significant refactoring of the GUI's JavaScript code. While these changes won't be visible to end users, they organize the code into better-defined classes and will make it considerably more digestible, particularly for external contributors interested in making code contributions.

We expect to complete this refactoring effort in the coming days. Once finished, we'll immediately begin working on integrating market making functionalities directly into the GUI. This development will substantially improve the user experience for those who regularly trade on BasicSwap.

New Development Cycle ?

As mentioned recently, the current development cycle for BasicSwap DEX will focus on the following items:

Integration of additional data/messaging layers to provide more redundancy and stability to BasicSwap;
Integration of light nodes (e.g., Electrum) as a user option. This would enable users to use SPV wallets instead of full nodes to trade on BasicSwap, significantly reducing the storage requirements and improving the time it takes to get BasicSwap ready;
Integration of market making and offer automations to enable more advanced management of trades and price management;
Completion of the Quick Swaps page that aggregates offers and makes it more intuitive for takers.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Particl Development Progress Report (14-03-2025)

cryptoguard — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:26:02 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

We've been continuing our research into adding additional data and messaging networks on BasicSwap to act as fallback options and to help load balance in case of high usage of the platform. We're currently testing various networks to assess their compatibility, and should have a clearer picture soon which one is suitable.

Additionally to that, we've pushed a series of fixes and improvements to the codebase:

Pushed additional improvements to the price caching backend system (1)
Pushed a new version of the Swaps in Progress page, which now also works using websockets and follows the same principle of the new order book and bids pages (1)
Addded improvements to how logs are kept in storage to improve storage efficiency (1)

New Development Cycle ?

As mentioned recently, the current development cycle for BasicSwap DEX will focus on the following items:

Integration of additional data/messaging layers to provide more redundancy and stability to BasicSwap;
Integration of light nodes (e.g., Electrum) as a user option. This would enable users to use SPV wallets instead of full nodes to trade on BasicSwap, significantly reducing the storage requirements and improving the time it takes to get BasicSwap ready;
Integration of market making and offer automations to enable more advanced management of trades and price management;
Completion of the Quick Swaps page that aggregates offers and makes it more intuitive for takers.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

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Particl Development Progress Report (07-03-2025)

cryptoguard — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:27:46 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

We've been continuing our research into adding additional data and messaging networks on BasicSwap to act as fallback options and to help load balance in case of high usage of the platform.

Additionally, to that, we've pushed a series of fixes and improvements to the codebase:

Use cryptocompare multi-coin endpoint for more efficient price API (1)
Better coin rate caching system (relegated to the backend) (1)
Deduplicate getCoinIdFromTicker (1)
Add log prefix to the BaseTestWithPrepare test (1)
Run Selenium test in CI (1)
Revert Monero's universal refresh to fix regression (1)
Set default fallback for wsport (1)
Price char and global tooltips optimizations (1)
wsport fix (1)
(In progress) Updated wallets with new backend coin price caching (1)
Better modals and address copy behavior on wallet page (1)

New Development Cycle ?

As mentioned last week, we're now starting a new development cycle for BasicSwap DEX, with the following main items planned:
Integration of additional data/messaging layers to provide more redundancy and stability to BasicSwap;

Integration of light nodes (e.g., Electrum) as a user option. This would enable users to use SPV wallets instead of full nodes to trade on BasicSwap, significantly reducing the storage requirements and improving the time it takes to get BasicSwap ready;
Integration of market making and offer automations to enable more advanced management of trades and price management;
Completion of the Quick Swaps page that aggregates offers and makes it more intuitive for takers.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

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Particl Development Progress Report (28-02-2025)

cryptoguard — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:41:23 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

New GUI Version is Ready ✅

This week, we've merged the dev branch into master, bumping the GUI to version 3.2 at the same time.

Additionally, we've worked on a series of improvements and additions to both the codebase and the user interface.

Improvements to how prices are fetched and cached in the backend (WIP)
New bids page with dynamic updates via websockets (done)
Research and exploration of additional data and messaging networks (R&D)
Multi-coin filtering on the offer table (WIP)
Improvements to the Swaps in Progress page with dynamic updates via websockets (done)
Added ability to export bid data (.csv) from the GUI
Fixed additional memory leaks
Added safe logs option so that debugging logs don't contain sensitive information
Advanced market making and offer automations in the GUI (WIP)

We'll publish a blog post detailing all the changes of this new version early next week!

New Development Cycle ?

With the new version of the GUI (3.2) out, we now embark on a new BasicSwap DEX development cycle. We're currently focusing on four different items:

Integration of additional data/messaging layers to provide more redundancy and stability to BasicSwap;
Integration of light nodes (e.g., Electrum) as a user option. This would enable users to use SPV wallets instead of full nodes to trade on BasicSwap, significantly reducing the storage requirements and improving the time it takes to get BasicSwap ready;
Integration of market making and offer automations to enable more advanced management of trades and price management;
Completion of the Quick Swaps page that aggregates offers and makes it more intuitive for takers.

We'll keep you updated as we progress on those items in our weekly reports!

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Particl Development Progress Report (21-02-2025)

cryptoguard — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:19:37 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

Development on the new bids/swaps in progress page continues to advance, and we are now finalizing the last few details before release.

We have also improved BasicSwap's logging system to better protect private information. The new system outputs sensitive data using hashed values with random or user-defined prefixes, allowing users to match logged IDs with real ones while concealing private information from the logs. This new 'safe-logs' mode will be deployed in the coming days.

Our next focus will be integrating market making tools directly into the GUI. This integration will enable makers to set and automatically manage offers at specified prices using our existing market making script, which currently operates as an external tool.

Network Emission Rate and Team Funding Proposals ?

We invite you to participate in the community discussion regarding an important proposal that addresses two key changes: reducing the network's coin emission rate and eliminating automatic staking deposits to the decentralized treasury.

To understand the current discourse, you can review the main community arguments on our Kialo board, which summarizes the key points being discussed.

After reaching a general consensus, the proposal will proceed to a community on-chain vote. If approved, these changes will be implemented in an upcoming hardfork.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Particl Development Progress Report (14-02-2025)

cryptoguard — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:56:57 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

This week, we've worked mostly on the user interface of BasicSwap, with back-end development instead going towards some internal deliverables.

Notably, we've mostly completed the new bids page which will now work with websockets to provide real-time updates and the recent addition of the local reputation system. Similarly, we've also worked on the Swaps in Progress page to give it the same benefits.

Additionally, we've pushed a fix with how websockets worked in the order book page (network offers) to cut a noticeable startup delay and improves their performance.

Network Emission Rate and Team Funding Proposals ?

To facilitate community discussions about the upcoming proposal on blockchain emission rate and treasury allocation changes and ensure arguments are not lost in days-long backlogs, we have created a Kialo board that maps out the main arguments and proposals, along with their potential pros and cons.

As we continue monitoring community discussions, we'll keep updating the board with new arguments and perspectives from the community. However, if you'd like to contribute directly to the board, you can also do so by registering on Kialo and posting your own suggestions directly to it.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Particl Development Progress Report (07-02-2025)

cryptoguard — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:31:40 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

This week, we've worked mostly on the user interface of BasicSwap, with back-end development instead going towards some internal deliverables.

Upcoming new bids pages; we've continued development on the upcoming improved bids page, which will now group bids in a more intuitive and dynamic fashion,
Fixed bug with tooltips in header,
Improved functions for the refresh button on the order book page,
A variety of small fixes and tweaks.

Network Emission Rate and Team Funding Proposals ?

As outlined in our recently completed team funding proposal, the Particl team will no longer claim funds from the treasury. While these claims have been crucial for maintaining project development, we recognize their negative impact on PART's price, creating a downward spiral where monthly funding and token value continuously decrease. Importantly, we have now secured alternative funding sources, with additional opportunities in development.

Recent community discussions have focused on reviewing the network emission rate and treasury fund allocation, and we have been following these conversations closely over the past week or so.

On that note, Particl advisor Dr. Kap has informed us of his upcoming proposal regarding network emission rate and treasury management and we've agreed to publish it as well on Particl News so it can get maximal reach. This proposal will remain in a community discussion/debate phase for a while, and once the community reaches a general consensus on its parameters, it will be put up to an on-chain vote.

The Particl team remains committed to implementing any changes that emerge from future community-approved proposals.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Particl Development Progress Report (31-01-2025)

cryptoguard — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:04:45 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

This week's efforts have primarily focused on fixing various bugs and improving the codebase, particularly addressing a persistent memory leak that occurs when navigating the order book.

Add wallet_name to basicswap.json (1)
Fix CI caching (1)
Javascript optimizations (1)
Tooltips and offer table sorting fixes (1)
Light theme fix (1)
Fixed memory leak issue (1)
Avoid reentrant error in signal_handler (1)
Intercept signals in test_scripts.py (1)
Periodically prune old state data (1)
Contain scroll behavior (1)
Add BTC descriptor wallet descriptor (1)
Import signing pubkeys from local filesystem (in progress) (1)

Having resolved many of the outstanding bugs, we will resume development of new BasicSwap features in the coming days. Currently, our focus is on the following element; an improved Bids/Swaps page, a new 'Quick Swap (Taker)' page, and the exploration of the integration of market making functions directly into the GUI. We will provide more detailed information about these developments in next week's update.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Particl Development Progress Report (24-01-2025)

cryptoguard — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 01:01:25 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

While we're still evaluating what larger deliverables we'll be tackling for the next development cycle of BasicSwap, we've pushed a variety of bug fixes and improvements to the codebase, some of which have already been pushed to master. They are as follows:

Wallets page clean-up (1)
Fixed inaccurate fee rate and hid 'sweep all' checkbox for XMR (1)
More responsive wallets (1)
Align filters in offers page (1)
Reworded 'min. bid' to 'min. purchase' for clearer UX (1)
Fixed Litecoin's MWEB wallet generation (1)
Fixed UI scrolling lag (1)
Tweaks to tooltips and general fixes and clean-up (1)
Fixed wallet reseed regression (1)

Additionally, a few additional fixes and improvements are still in the dev branch and should be merged shortly:

Make earliest fork height a transient error for XMR (1)
Fixed createoffers script and changed identities API (1)
Adjusted the test_xmr_persistent test to work with BTC v28 (1)
Added a check that verifies that a bid will be able to go through accounting for fees required in 2nd step of a swap (in-progress) (1)
Updated Bitcoin's fastsync file (1)

Bids Display ✅

New Bids Display (WIP)

One of the notable UI-related items we've worked on this week is with how bids are displayed to the user. This rework improves the user experience and makes the interface more intuitive when it comes to managing bids.

Particl and BasicSwap Media ?

Privacy Roundtable ?️

If you've missed our Privacy Roundtable 2024 recap and 2025 kickoff with our friends from Firo and PIVX, you can play it back at the link below.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

BasicSwap Version 0.14.2 and GUI 3.1.1 Now Available

Particl Development Progress Report (17-01-2025)

cryptoguard — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:40:47 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

New Update is Live ✅

BasicSwap’s new 3.1.1 user interface and 0.14.2 codebase are now available, featuring a wide range of improvements across the board.

Earlier this week, we've pushed a new production build of BasicSwap live on the master branch. It includes the addition of Dogecoin along a wide variety of improvements, bug fixes, and tweaks on almost all fronts.

On top of this update, we've pushed a few post-update fixes to the master branch since then.

Javascript clean up and various fixes to the order book, notably to fix some memory leaks under certain scenarios (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Additional dependency update (python-gnupg-0.5.4) (1)
Bumped Bitcoin Cash core version (1)
Fix overflow bar (offers) (1)
Auto and manual eslint (1, 2)
Improved identity fetching (1)
Simplified API requests (1)
Fixed an API issue with Firo (1)
Better error handling for tooltips APIs (1)
Fixed manual refresh button (1)
Fixed scrollbar (in progress) (1)
Fixed HTTP error 429 (in progress) (1)
Add --upgradecores (in progress) (1)
Renaming of min. bid to min. purchase (in consideration) (1)
Add djlint (in progress) (1)

Considerations for Next BasicSwap Update ?

We're currently evaluating the next set of features for the upcoming major BasicSwap update. Here are some of the key items under consideration:

Multiple messaging backends (as fallback network after SMSG),
Light nodes integration (users can choose between running a full node or a light one),
Network-wide, decentralized reputation, including node gossip mechanism,
"SMSG2"; tentative name for a new, improved mixnet focused on both privacy and scalability, optimized for Particl marketplace and BasicSwap use-cases,
New "Quick Swaps (Taker)" page, which filters, sorts, and aggregates offers for a given pair and allows for "market buy/sell orders" across multiple offers. This is part of a broader series of new or improved pages intended for BasicSwap (Quick Swaps, (new) create new offers, (new) order book with separated buy/sell offers and market depth chart),
A series of other items which may be resolved or worked on before the above mentioned ones (e.g., better market making functions within the GUI, various bug fixes and improvements, etc).

All these updates are designed to be cross-compatible with renewed, upcoming development on the Particl Marketplace, especially considering its future multi-coin, agnostic architecture.

Over the past few months, our primary focus has been on making progress to BasicSwap's codebase. However, we're now reaching a stage where we can begin implementing major features and functionalities that will be seamlessly portable to the Particl Marketplace — effectively making them improvements for both platforms.

As a result, depending on the development path we choose, some of these features may ultimately be categorized not as BasicSwap-specific updates, but rather as broader deliverables applicable to both of Particl’s decentralized applications.

Stay tuned for more details as they become available!

Particl and BasicSwap Media ?

Privacy Roundtable ?️

Don't miss our upcoming Privacy Roundtable on X Spaces with our friend from PIVX and Firo this coming 22nd of January at 2:00 PM GMT as we pass in review the year 2024 and kickoff the new one!

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

BasicSwap Version 0.14.3 and GUI 3.1.2 Now Available

cryptoguard — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:16:03 GMT

After 99 commits coming from 5 different contributors, we are excited to announce the release of BasicSwap version 0.14.3, along with an update to its user interface, now at version 3.1.2

This substantial update represents weeks of dedicated effort, incorporating numerous improvements, bug fixes, new features, and the addition of Dogecoin (DOGE). The changes stem from extensive testing by both contributors and community members, resulting in a significant step forward for user experience and platform stability.

Install the Latest BasicSwap Update ?️

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

Docker

If you've installed BasicSwap following the Docker method...

Shutdown BasicSwap properly and stop the Docker image (docker-compose stop),
From the basicswap folder, type the git pull command,
In the /docker folder, run the docker-compose build --no-cache command,
Once the process completes, launch BasicSwap again using the docker-compose up command.

Non-Docker

If you've installed BasicSwap follow the non-Docker method...

Shutdown BasicSwap properly,
From the ~/coinswaps/basicswap folder, type the git pull command,
Execute the following command: pip install --require-hashes -r requirements.txt,
Execute the following command: pip3 install .,
Launch BasicSwap as usual.

Install Script

If you've installed BasicSwap using Nahuhh's Github installation script...

Execute the update command twice: bsx-update && bsx-update.

Changelog ?

Coin(s)

Dogecoin (DOGE) added — Adaptor signature swaps only for now
Added DOGE notice (custom-build core version)
Fixed DOGE's OSX URL
Use Particl release signing pubkey for Dogecoin
Bumped Bitcoin Core version to 28.0
Bumped DASH Core version to 22.0 (hardfork)
Bumped Litecoin Core version to 0.21.4
Bumped Wownero to version 0.11.3.0
Revert output distribution error for Wownero
Added new DASH subkey ID
Updated expired DASH PGP key
Removed peerblockfilters and blockfilterindex flags from Litecoin and fixed upstream
Removed =onion from litecoin.conf (conflict)
Disable binding to the onionport for BTC

API

Fixed some order book related API issues
identities returns a single object instead of a list if address is set
getCoinSeed shows expected seed IDs
Fix identities command not able to modify data when it should

UI Code

Refactored some of the javascript code of the Offers page
Refactored some of the javascript code of the Wallets page
Fixed a potential javascript memory leak

UI

Added warning for debug enabled
Tweaks to Settings page
Removed prefill of amount if variable is true on sending/receiving
General tweaks and improvements to Wallets page
Hide unused fee options for XMR and WOW on offer page.
Cleaned up wallet "reseed" section
Center QR code if there's only one wallet address
Removed some unused assets
Simplified and improved "new bid" page (more user-friendly)
Fix the swap type as adaptor signature when both types are available
Fixed the Get Inferred rate function
Added private offers to order book
Improved SMSG identity management
Added first iteration of local reputation
Removed some debug messages
Preliminary work on new Quick Swaps (Taker) page and offers aggregator

Core Functionality

Tor port fixes
Add upgradecores function to basicswap-prepare script
Constrain swap state when processing reversed bid accept message
Removed obsolete version attributes (Docker)
Added dependabot config file
Disabled duplicate (proof of funds) balance check when posting an offer
Verify that the initial lock transaction can be funded before posting an offer
Clearned up table row function in memory
checkWalletSeed sets expected seed ID if missing
Renamed getNewSecretKey
Renamed isCoinActive
Ignore unknown coin types in getCachedWalletsInfo
Made bin/prepare.py executable
Make removing Particl from list of enabled coins impossible (breaks BasicSwap)
Added websocket functionality for offers published on the order book (dynamic updates)

Dependencies

Updated packed version (guix)
Let SQLite handle all query parameters
Added ninja-build package
Updated jinja2 to 3.1.5

Tests

Switch CI tests
Improved test_02_leader_recover_a_lock_tx test
Moved test_003_api to test_xmr and run in CI
Fixed test_persistent
Added DOGE to test_xmr_persistent

You can inspect all changes by verifying the 0.14.2 comparison page here.

Particl Development Progress Report (10-01-2025)

cryptoguard — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:45:03 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

Dogecoin Integration ?

Dogecoin (DOGE) is now available for testing on the dev branch. Please note that this integration uses an experimental, custom-built core version specifically designed for BasicSwap compatibility. As a result, it may not always align with upstream changes, and features unrelated to BasicSwap might function differently than expected.

Due to Dogecoin's lack of SegWit support, secret hash swaps are not possible with this implementation. Consequently, direct swaps between DOGE and privacy coins like Monero and Wownero are currently unavailable, though we are working toward a resolution of this issue.

Master Release Imminent ✅

Most of this week has been dedicated to preparing additional features for BasicSwap's next master release. Along with various bug fixes and minor improvements, we've focused on the following items that will be included in the upcoming release:

Fix recoverNoScriptTxnWithKey regression, add to more tests (1)
UI update for Get Rate Inferred (1)
Fix Swap Type + Set adaptor_sig default if both adaptor/secret as option (1)
(API): Fix identities command not able to modify data (1)
(API): getcoinseed shows expected seed IDs (1)
(API): Identities returns a single object instead of a list if address is set (1)
checkWalletSeed sets expected seed ID if missing (1)
Added a pre-publication verification step that checks whether the initial lock transaction can be funded before an offer is posted. This prevents the creation of offers that the seller cannot actually fund. (1)
Disable duplicate balance change when sending offer (1)

We're still wrapping up a few items and will be merging the dev branch into the master branch shortly, confirming the next production release of BasicSwap!

User Interface ?️

We've bumped the version of the user interface to version 3.1.2, signifying its readiness to be merged on master.

Simplified New Bid Page

Following the bump, we've ended up adding a few fixes and minor improvementes, which will also be part of GUI 3.1.2 when it goes live on the master branch.

Bump GUI version: v3.1.2 (1)
Updated Get Rate inferrence (1)
Updated new bid section and make it more intuitive (1)
JS: Fixed API and new cleanup (memory) table row function and small fixes (1)
UI/JS: Optimization tweaks (1)
Fix Swap Type select for Doge (1)

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Particl Development Progress Report (03-01-2025)

cryptoguard — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 21:27:54 GMT

As we come back from the holidays, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

Note that last week's progress was slightly slower than usual due to the holidays and spending a few days with family and friends. Regular development pace has now resumed.

BasicSwap ?

Dogecoin Integration ?

We are ready to merge the Dogecoin (DOGE) integration into the dev branch for community testing, which will occur within the next few hours or during the weekend.

Due to Dogecoin's unique codebase, we've developed a custom core package to enable integration. We're seeking additional community testers to thoroughly evaluate this implementation before its production release. It's important to note that this DOGE integration will be classified as 'experimental' since it uses our custom core rather than the official one. This custom version was necessary to implement functions required by BasicSwap that are absent from the official core.

Furthermore, due to Dogecoin's lack of SegWit support, it will only be available as a scriptless coin. This means it cannot be swapped directly with Monero, Wownero, or other non-scriptable coins. While we're investigating potential solutions to this limitation, implementing the necessary changes may ultimately depend on the Dogecoin development team.

Private Offers ?

We're expanding the local reputation system announced in last week's update with more user-friendly features. These include a new tagging system that color-codes SMSG ID addresses on the order book and replaces them with user-defined labels when saved in contacts. We're also developing an improved identity page that functions more like a contact management system, making identity handling more intuitive.

Also, planning has begun for our network-wide reputation system, which will adapt much of the local reputation logic but operate at the node level. While implementing decentralized reputation presents significant challenges, we've designed an elegant solution. However, it requires additional refinement to address potential vulnerabilities.

Though implementation isn't immediate, this network-wide reputation system represents one of our next major developments for BasicSwap. We'll provide more detailed information once we begin active development.

Master Update ✅

We're preparing for the next BasicSwap production update, scheduled for release around next week. In preparation, we're completing various smaller tasks from our development list and will dedicate the next few days to minor bug fixes and improvements.

Watch for an upcoming Particl News blog post that will detail all the new features and improvements in this update!

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend and happy new year! We'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Private orderbook display + Identity stats + Various fixes. by gerlofvanek · Pull Request #193 · basicswap/basicswap

Particl Development Progress Report (27-12-2024)

cryptoguard — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 05:00:46 GMT

As this week of Christmas celebration ends, we hope you've taken the time to enjoy the holidays as much as possible and that you're well rested. ?

On our end, progress never stops, even during holidays, and we'd like to take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

Dogecoin Integration ?

We are still in the final stages of the DOGE integration, with only a few remaining additions to complete, as well as proper testing to ensure they behave as expected in all cases, but we are now indeed in the final stage of the process.

Private Offers ?

UI: Added private orderbook display in the network offers / your offers table. (Based on) To send a private offer:Recipient creates a new address to receive offers on.Recipient sends the pubkey ...

wownero: v0.11.3.0 · basicswap/basicswap@6d66ee8

We've now completed development of a new GUI feature that enables swap capabilities — a functionality that has been available in the back-end for some time but lacked an intuitive user interface.

Alongside private swap capabilities, we're introducing the first iteration of local identity reputation, a system that tracks your swap history and stats with specific trading partners.

On BasicSwap, users can either generate a new identity for each swap to maximize privacy, or they can choose to reuse the same identity to build reputation and relationships with fellow traders.

The new GUI simplifies reputation building by providing clear statistics on each identity used by your trading partners.

It's important to note that this initial reputation model is exclusively local — the statistics displayed only reflect your personal interaction history with each user. This data remains on your device and is not broadcast to the network, ensuring that privacy is maintained and no data is leaked.

While we have plans for a more comprehensive, network-wide, node-based reputation system in the future, this week's implementation represents a significant step toward providing more reputation data on BasicSwap.

For users planning to act as market makers, liquidity providers, or frequent traders on BasicSwap, we recommend considering whether building reputation with one or more identities could benefit your trading strategy and help you build trust with quality traders.

These new features — private swaps and local reputation — are now available in the dev branch and will be merged into master with the next major BasicSwap production update.

Better Identity Management ?

In addition to the private swaps and local reputation capabilities, we've also improved how identities are managed in the GUI, notably with better displaying and organizing of your identities and of BasicSwap's ability to add comprehensive labels to the identities of other swappers.

While this week's update is relatively modest when it comes to improvements made to identity management, we intend on delivering more updates on that front moving forward as it is key to some of the larger features planned for BasicSwap.

Codebase and Other General Improvements ?

Several additional commits have been merged into the dev branch, encompassing both back-end and front-end improvements. These changes include:

Prevent users from removing Particl Core from the activated coins, as it breaks BasicSwap due to the SMSG requirements (link)
Make prepare.py executable (link)
Dependencies updates (1, 2)
Ignore unknown coin types in getCachedWalletsInfo (1)
Minor Wownero-related fix reverting an output distribution error (1)

Wownero Updates ?

Basic Atomic Swap Proof of Concept. Contribute to basicswap/basicswap development by creating an account on GitHub.

The latest version of Wownero Core is now available for installation on BasicSwap. We recommend updating to this newest version to ensure optimal performance.

To update Wownero Core, follow the guide here: https://academy.particl.io/en/latest/basicswap-guides/basicswapguides_update.html.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We also want to wish you a happy new year! We'll see you all back on Monday!

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Particl Development Progress Report (20-12-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:10:10 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

Dogecoin Integration ?

We are in the final stages of the DOGE integration, with only a few remaining additions to complete.

We're still testing the various components of this integration to ensure they behave as expected in all cases, but we are now indeed in the final stage of the process.

Private Offers ?

We're completing development of a new GUI feature that enables private trading capabilities — a functionality that has been available in the back-end for some time but lacked an intuitive user interface.

Private Offers (WIP)

Private offers are coming to BasicSwap DEX, allowing users to publish offers visible only to specifically authorized parties. These offers will appear in the authorized users' order books with a private tag, indicating their exclusive nature.

This feature will soon be available in the dev branch, and we'll provide updates as development progresses."

Websockets for Live Updates ?

We have completed the integration of websockets into BasicSwap, enabling instant order book updates rather than relying on timed refreshes.

This improvement is crucial as we move toward making BasicSwap's order book more dynamic and visually similar to centralized exchanges, with buy/sell side splits and depth chart functionality.

User Interface ?️

Additionally, we continue to make progress on following items outlined previously:

Development of a new "quick swap" page that allows users to more easily and accurately swap cryptocurrencies
Implementing server-side caching for rate and percentage calculations (in progress, experimental)
Standardized modal system; replacing JavaScript popups with consistent, global modal components
Various other tweaks and improvements

BasicSwap and Particl in the Media ?️

Privacy Roundtable w/ Rachel Rose O'Leary ?️

This week's Privacy Roundtable featured a special discussion with Rachel-Rose O'Leary from Lunar Punk, joined by our friends from PIVX and Firo. If you missed the live broadcast, you can watch the full episode at the link below.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend and merry Christmas with your beloved ones. We'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Websockets for new listings (real time) on network/your offers table + Fix potential JS memory leaks. by gerlofvanek · Pull Request #187 · basicswap/basicswap

Particl Development Progress Report (13-12-2024)

cryptoguard — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 22:44:48 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

Dogecoin Integration ?

We are still working on the DOGE integration, which ended up taking a bit more time than expected due to its peculiar codebase.

However, we're happy to report that we've successfully implemented the majority of the possible swap paths using adaptor signature swaps and that the coin now passes most of the integration tests.

We're still testing the integration to ensure it behaves as expected in all cases, but it seems that we are now in the final stage of the process.

User Interface ?️

We've made further progress on user interface improvements and bug fixes.

A notable development is our draft pull request for a significant improvement to data display and relay. The platform now uses websockets, enabling instant updates to the order book - including new offers and expired listing removals - without requiring timers or page refreshes.

This improvement is crucial as we move toward making BasicSwap's order book more dynamic and visually similar to centralized exchanges, with buy/sell side splits and depth chart functionality.

Using websockets for real time update of network offers / your offers.Removed timers (no need anymore).Fixed header show order book stats number (will update in real time).Fixed network offers /...

This pull request includes the following additions and changes:

Implemented websockets for real-time updates of network and personal offers
Eliminated timer-based updates as they are no longer necessary
Fixed order book statistics display in header with real-time updates
Corrected network and personal offers footer statistics
Improved coin filtering system (maintains user filter preferences and updates filtered tables in real-time via websockets)
Resolved potential JavaScript memory leaks
Various minor bug fixes and improvements

Additionally, we continue to make progress on the remaining items outlined in last week's update:

Development of a new "quick swap" page that allows users to more easily and accurately swap cryptocurrencies
Implementing server-side caching for rate and percentage calculations (performance upgrade)
Standardized modal system; replacing JavaScript popups with consistent, global modal components
Various other tweaks and improvements

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Particl Development Progress Report (06-12-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 21:55:47 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

Dogecoin Integration ?

We are currently working through some of the challenges related to the integration of Dogecoin. This has occupied a large portion of our time this week, and we're still busy with that task.

User Interface ?️

On the front-end side of things, we're busy fixing a few minor issues and integrating improvements following last week's update.

Fixed table refresh behavior: filtered offer tables now maintain user-selected sort order during auto-refresh
Development of a new "quick swap" page that allows users to more easily and accurately swap cryptocurrencies
Implementing server-side caching for rate and percentage calculations (performance upgrade)
Standardized modal system; replacing JavaScript popups with consistent, global modal components
Various other tweaks and improvements

Quick Swaps ?️

We're developing a new 'quick swap' page that will provide users with a faster, more intuitive way to exchange coins. This feature acts as an offer aggregator, drawing directly from the public order book.

The design aims to create a user experience similar to popular AMMs and instant exchange services like SimpleSwap, ChangeNow, and WizardSwap.

Quick Swaps page (work-in-progress, subject to minor ot major changes)

This development represents a significant step toward making BasicSwap more user-friendly. The quick swap functionality will continue to evolve with planned features such as market buy/sell options and multiple offer selection, enabling users to complete larger trades that exceed individual offer amounts.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

BasicSwap Version 0.14.2 and GUI 3.1.1 Now Available

Particl Development Progress Report (29-11-2024)

cryptoguard — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:02:07 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

Massive Update is Live ?

BasicSwap’s new 3.1.1 user interface and 0.14.2 codebase are now available, featuring a wide range of improvements across the board.

probably nothing by nahuhh · Pull Request #175 · basicswap/basicswap

Earlier today, we've released a massive BasicSwap update that represents weeks of dedicated effort, incorporating numerous improvements, bug fixes, and new features.

After 112 commits from 6 different contributors, it welcomes Bitcoin Cash and implements several key improvements across all aspects of the platform, including changes to the codebase, the user interface, and to individual coin integrations such as Monero.

Notably, a key technical change is the complete replacement of SQLAlchemy with manbearpigSQL, our custom-built hybrid database system. This transition simplifies BasicSwap's data management processes while solidifying security by eliminating potential vulnerabilities.

This release took most of our time this week as we wrapped up several items for it. For more information and the full changelog, refer to the announcement blog post here.

Dogecoin Integration ?

Community contributor Ofrnxmr has begun work on integrating Dogecoin (DOGE) into BasicSwap, independent of today's update.

While this might appear to be a straightforward integration, DOGE's legacy codebase presents several technical challenges that we're currently working to resolve.

We'll continue to provide updates on the progress of this integration as development continues.

BasicSwap Windows Installer ?‍♂️

Although not yet re-released, the installer release remains imminent. There are still a few things to wrap up before the release, and we'll finish up those now that the BasicSwap DEX update has gone live.

However, we want to clarify that this installer is simply a convenience tool to facilitate building BasicSwap DEX from source on Windows. For Windows users, we continue to recommend using the Docker version, which remains our only officially supported Windows implementation. We do not recommend running BasicSwap directly on Windows.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

BasicSwap Version 0.14.2 and GUI 3.1.1 Now Available

cryptoguard — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 19:41:20 GMT

After 112 commits coming from 6 different contributors, we are excited to announce the release of BasicSwap version 0.14.2, along with an update to its user interface, now at version 3.1.

This substantial update represents weeks of dedicated effort, incorporating numerous improvements, bug fixes, and new features. The changes stem from extensive testing by both contributors and community members, resulting in a significant step forward for user experience and platform stability.

This update welcomes Bitcoin Cash and implements several key improvements across all aspects of the platform, including changes to the codebase, the user interface, and to individual coin integrations such as Monero.

We extend special thanks to Ofrnxmr, Mbacoinin, and mainnet_pat for their code contributions this month, as well as to our dedicated community members who have helped identify bugs and areas for improvement through thorough testing and feedback. This update would not have been possible without their valuable efforts and support!

For a comprehensive list of all changes, please refer to the final section of this blog post.

Install the Latest BasicSwap Update ?️

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

Docker

If you've installed BasicSwap following the Docker method...

Shutdown BasicSwap properly and stop the Docker image (docker-compose stop),
From the basicswap folder, type the git pull command,
In the /docker folder, run the docker-compose build --no-cache command,
Once the process completes, launch BasicSwap again using the docker-compose up command.

Non-Docker

If you've installed BasicSwap follow the non-Docker method...

Shutdown BasicSwap properly,
From the ~/coinswaps/basicswap folder, type the git pull command,
Execute the following command: pip install --require-hashes -r requirements.txt,
Execute the following command: pip3 install .,
Launch BasicSwap as usual.

Install Script

If you've installed BasicSwap using Nahuhh's Github installation script...

Execute the update command twice: bsx-update && bsx-update.

Changelog ?

New Coins

Bitcoin Cash (BCH)

API

Rates and prices are now updated in one single API call instead of one call per coin
Fixed Bitcoin Cash (BCH) market rate calculation via API
Added set_max_concurrent_bids helper
Optionally display events with states

UI Code

Refactored the javascript code of the Offers page
Refactored the javascript code of the Wallets page

UI

The new offer page remembers the last SMSG address used
Added a modal to review and confirm a bid's parameters before submitting
When publishing an offer on the public order book, rate variable is forced to false
When publishing an offer on the public order book, amount variable is forced to true
When publish an offer on the public order book, auto-accept is forced to true
Fixed various issues with Wownero chart and rates
Added a smart refresh button to offers table
Fixed caching system for Wallets page
Improved the show/hide functionality of the Wallets page (now also applies to cryptocurrencies, not just fiat values)
Fixed a UI issue that caused bids to be sent twice
Fixed a UI issue that caused connection reset problems
Fixed caching system for order book
Added better filtering functionality to order book tables
Order book and price charts caching system now set to 5 minutes
After successfully placing a bid, the user is now automatically redirected to the bid page
Order book filters now include "Revoked" and "Expired"
Fixed a bug that prevented a deposit address to be properly copied
Allow js_offers limit to be set above PAGE_LIMIT
Correct date now on displayed chart
Wallet blocks and depth requirements now displayed in Wallets page

Core Functionality

basicswap-prepare script forces version to respect withcoins
basicswap-prepare script now applies disablecoin/addcoin for manage_wallet_daemon
basicswap-prepare script doesn't start daemon if coin config exists in basicswap.json anymore
Removed incomplete feature from market making companion script
Market making script now parses more than one page of offers
Allow startup of XMR wallet with a busy daemon
Improve XMR startup speed and remove extra wallet open and refresh processes
Improve XMR state saving
Fixed the functionality that checks for expired offers
Set state for expired reverse bids
Vastly improved the auto-accept functionality (eliminates a wide variety of possible errors and failures)
Fixed the functionality that checks for Particl balances across different states
Adjust wallet names for Particl anon and Particl blind interfaces
getUnspentByAddr now correctly retrieves unspent Particl blind UTXOs
Add debugind to prevent spending coin A lock transaction
Fixed unbound error when no wallet data is cached
Bypass .local domains when Tor is enabled
Reformat entire codebase according to "Black" standard (code aesthetic and format standardization. Not a new functionality or feature.)
Allow for the setting of a reserve "below increment" when using the market making script
Increased the minimum and meximum order sizes in chainparams
Added display_name to chainparams
Fixed missing wallets page entries
Changed "Offer expired" from an error to a debug message to avoid confusion
Shutdown of BasicSwap via SIGHUP signal now handled properly across all platforms
Fixed websocket URL in Docker container
Added "Failed to get output distribution" as a transient error
Set default swap type to Adaptor Signatures if coin_from or coin_to it scriptless
Fixed recoverNoScriptTxnWithKey for reverse bids
Added Selenium webdriver options to tests
Tests now catch when local key is provided to recovertNoScriptTxnWithKey
Code update to detect "mercy transactions" from Bitcoin Cash (BCH) swaps
Add a new event type when a "mercy transaction" is published
Updated Docker tmeplates to include Bitcoin Cash (BCH)

Database

Removed sqlalchemy entirely and replaced it with manbearpigSQL
Let SQLite handle all query parameters

You can inspect all changes by verifying the 0.14.2 comparison page here.

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Replace sqlalchemy with manbearpigSQL · basicswap/basicswap@757f8f2

Particl Development Progress Report (22-11-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 21:56:11 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

Codebase Improvement ?

Basic Atomic Swap Proof of Concept. Contribute to basicswap/basicswap development by creating an account on GitHub.

This week, aside from the usual bug fixes and general investigations, we've spent some time refactoring a large component of BasicSwap's codebase by removing its dependency on sqlalchemy, and replacing it by a hybrid system composed of custom code and SQLlite (tentatively named manbearpigSQL).

This change aims at simplifying BasicSwap's database management processes and improving security.

Additionally, we've pushed a series of other codebase improvements:

chainparams: Increase the minimum and maximum order sizes (1)
Fix a double bidding issue (1)
Fix connection reset problem (1)
(WIP) Currently fixing an issue with missing wallets page entries (1)

User Interface ?️

We've continued fixing bugs and making general improvements to the user interface while working on some of the larger UI-related deliverables slated for the next release.

Here's a list of some of the changes that have been pushed to the dev branch this week or that are still in pull requests waiting to be merged:

Refactor Javascript offers page (1)
Added filter for Expired/Revoked offers (1)
Other offer/order book related fixes (1)
Fixed Offers cache (1)
Better filtering of the offer tables (1)
Hide function in Wallets now also hides cryptocurrency amounts (1)
Added cache for USD prices (1, 2, 3)
Added display of % change on total assets (1)
Proper redirection to offer page after placing a bid (1)

BasicSwap Windows Installer ?‍♂️

Although not yet re-released, the installer release remains imminent. There are still a few things to wrap up before the release, and we'll finish up those right after the next master release of BasicSwap which should go live in the next couple of days.

However, we want to clarify that this installer is simply a tool to facilitate building BasicSwap DEX from source on Windows. For Windows users, we continue to recommend using the Docker version, which remains our only officially supported Windows implementation. We do not recommend running BasicSwap directly on Windows.

Particl and BasicSwap Media ?

Talk and Panel at Monerotopia 2024 ?

The Particl and BasicSwap DEX team attended the 2024 edition of Monerotopia in Mexico City this week, where we presented a talk on BasicSwap DEX and our road towards its V1.0 version and beyond.

Right after the talk, we were invited to participate on an all-star panel with co-panelists Vik Sharma and SethForPrivacy from Cake Wallet, Woodser from Haveno, and representatives from Monejuro and EdgeWallet, on the topic of "building bridges to Monero".

The video of the panel is now live, and the video of the talk should be made available soon by the organizers of the event.

We'd like to thank, once again this year, Doug and Sunita for yet another incredible event, and we look forward for next year's Monerotopia as well as other related events.

Privacy Roundtable ?️

If you've missed yesterday's Privacy Roundtable with our friends from PIVX, Firo, and Zcash, make sure to spin up the playback available here.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

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Commits · basicswap/basicswap

Particl Development Progress Report (15-11-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:49:42 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

BasicSwap ?

This week has been a continuation of the work we've mentioned in last week's update, though we've got exciting and exclusive news to share.

Bitcoin Cash Integration Update ?

As announced earlier today on X by mainnet_pat, one of the main contributors to the BCH <> XMR atomic swap protocol, the integration of Bitcoin Cash on BasicSwap DEX has been extensively tested on mainnet and is now ready for release.

We have thus merged a substantial series of commits to the dev branch (more specifically, commits dated today November 15th), enabling users to test the Bitcoin Cash integration on mainnet. We anticipate bringing this integration to the master branch during our next dev -> master merge.

Basic Atomic Swap Proof of Concept. Contribute to basicswap/basicswap development by creating an account on GitHub.

We extend our sincere gratitude to mainnet_pat for his exceptional work on this integration. This valuable community contribution strengthens BasicSwap's decentralized approach and represents another significant step toward achieving our mission.

BasicSwap Codebase Improvements ✅

Along with today's large array of commits that have been added to the dev branch, we've included a number of general codebase improvements and code clean-ups.

Notably, we've resolved an issue with Monero wallets which should resolve a long-standing issue that made BasicSwap become slower the longer you had been running your instance. This fix is a combination of BasicSwap improvements and accompanying fixes that have been published as pull requests to Monero earlier today (1, 2).

Other updates, committed on November 15th, include:

Large code formatting update, including tests (1, 2)
Allow setting reserve below increment for market making script (1)
basicswap-prepare: don't start daemon if coin config exists in basicswap.json (1)
Bypass Tor for .local domains (1)
Fix error when txid is unknown (1)
Fix unbound error when no wallet data is cached (1)
Adjust wallet name for Particl anon and blind interfaces (1)
Add display_name to chainparams (1)

BasicSwap Windows Installer ?‍♂️

While we have completed the majority of work on the new Windows installer as reported last week, we've chosen to focus this week's front-end efforts on BasicSwap GUI updates. These updates will begin rolling out to the dev branch in greater numbers over the next few days.

The installer release remains imminent. However, we want to clarify that this installer is simply a tool to facilitate building BasicSwap DEX from source on Windows. For Windows users, we continue to recommend using the Docker version, which remains our only officially supported Windows implementation. We do not recommend running BasicSwap directly on Windows.

Particl and BasicSwap Media ?

Privacy Roundtable ?️

Don't miss our upcoming Privacy Roundtable on X Spaces with our friend from PIVX and Firo this coming 20th of November at 9:00 AM EST!

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Decentralized Moderation Meets Local AI

Particl Development Progress Report (08-11-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 22:42:39 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

Automated Marketplace Content Moderation ?

Discover the new automated, LLM-powered Particl Marketplace moderation script.

Earlier today, we published the open-source code for the automated, LLM-powered Particl Marketplace content moderation script.

This helper script, which aims to streamline marketplace moderation by shifting the moderation burden from end-users to more engaged community members (though end-users can still participate in content moderate as before), is built using Python and is available across Windows, MacOS, and Linux platforms.

For detailed insights into the system's architecture, check out our latest blog post here. Ready to get started? The setup guide is available in our Github README here.

We encourage you to try this new proactive moderation approach and share your feedback. We're particularly excited about how this solution bridges two transformative technologies - cryptocurrencies and LLMs - to address the complex challenge of unbiased content moderation in decentralized systems.

BasicSwap ?

This week has been a continuation of the work we've mentioned in last week's update.

Bitcoin Cash Integration Update ?

We've continued assisting mainnet-pat with his Bitcoin Cash integration into BasicSwap, notably focusing on a few edge cases and the "mercy path".

You can keep track of some of the development on that end by monitoring Tecnovert's fork of BasicSwap (here), which serves as a testing ground for features and updates that will later on make it to the official BasicSwap repository.

BasicSwap Windows Installer ?‍♂️

We have completed the majority of work on the new Windows installer following extensive testing this week. However, we haven't been able to release it just yet, though we expect it to go live very shortly.

For context, we've adopted a new approach to the setup wizard that simplifies its flow and handles the installation process differently. This redesign aims to reduce potential failures that can occur across various Windows configurations.

New Display Type for Orders ?

As part of BasicSwap's current development cycle, we're reimagining the order book display by introducing a new visualization option for available offers.

While continuing to source data from the same network offers, the new interface will more closely resemble traditional cryptocurrency exchanges. It will feature a depth chart and a structured order book that displays both buy and sell offers in ascending order on opposite sides.

This enhancement aims to align BasicSwap's user experience with conventional trading platforms, bridging the gap between atomic swap technology's benefits and the accessibility needed to achieve widespread adoption.

Particl and BasicSwap Media ?

Privacy Roundtable ?️

Don't miss our upcoming Privacy Roundtable on X Spaces with our friend from PIVX and Firo this coming 20th of November at 9:00 AM EST!

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

GitHub - cryptoguard/particl-market-moderation-script: Automated, LLM-powered content moderation script for Particl Marketplace. Runs entirely local without connections to 3rd-parties.

Decentralized Moderation Meets Local AI

cryptoguard — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 03:39:20 GMT

Today marks the release of a new automated marketplace moderation script, a tool that fundamentally changes how decentralized marketplaces handle content moderation. This script combines local LLM technology with Particl's existing moderation framework to create an automated system that maintains our core values of privacy and decentralization while significantly reducing the burden on users.

Built using Python, this new solution operates entirely on your local device. It analyzes marketplace listings using locally-run, lightweight LLM models, requiring no external API calls or interaction with third-party services. Your data stays on your machine, with the script establishing connections exclusively to Particl Marketplace itself. The application runs on virtually any computing environment — from powerful workstations to modest setups like Raspberry Pis or virtual machines, supporting Windows, MacOS, and Linux operating systems.

You can access the script and its documentation through our Github repository: https://github.com/cryptoguard/particl-market-moderation-script

How We Got Here: The Current Moderation System

This release builds on top of Particl Marketplace's initial moderation system (v0.1), a decentralized approach that puts moderation control directly in users' hands. This system has served the marketplace well since launch, but as the platform grew, we identified opportunities to improve its efficiency and pro-activity while maintaining its decentralized nature.

The current system implements a sophisticated voting mechanism that shares some conceptual similarities with Reddit's upvote/downvote system, but with crucial differences that make it suitable for a decentralized environment. When users encounter potentially problematic listings, they can flag them, directly on the application, for community review. These flagged items then appear on a public list where the community can either support the original flag through additional downvotes or contest it with upvotes.

Content removal follows strict mathematical thresholds rather than arbitrary decisions. A listing is only removed when its negative votes exceed 0.1% of Particl's total coin supply. For example, assuming a total Particl coin supply of 15,000,000 coins, a listing requires a net negative vote weight of 15,000 coins to be removed.

Importantly, votes aren't calculated on a one-user-one-vote basis. Since Particl's decentralized architecture makes it trivial to create multiple addresses, the system instead weighs votes based on the number of coins in the voting wallet. This prevents gaming the system, as coins can't be fabricated within an address. The more stake you hold, the more influence your vote carries.

Addressing Current Limitations

While this system has proven effective at maintaining marketplace standards, its continued usage has highlighted two significant challenges:

First, the system requires constant attention from active users to maintain effective moderation. This creates an ongoing burden on the community and can lead to inconsistent moderation coverage during periods of lower user activity.

Second, and more critically, the reactive nature of the system means users must be exposed to potentially undesirable content before they can vote to remove it. While early adopters and technology enthusiasts might accept this as a necessary trade-off to enjoy unapologetic decentralization, it presents a significant barrier to broader adoption, particularly among more mainstream users.

These challenges demanded a solution that could maintain our commitment to decentralization and privacy while reducing the burden on users and improving the marketplace experience.

The Promise of Local LLM Technology

The breakthrough came with recent advances in Large Language Model technology. While the spotlight often falls on centralized services like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude, or Google's Gemini, they conflict with Particl's privacy-focused ethos and pose scaling challenges; more listings would mean higher total API costs.

Indeed, the real innovation for our purposes has been in local and open models. These models can now run effectively on personal devices while achieving accuracy rates comparable to their cloud-based counterparts, all without ever connecting to third-party service providers.

This technological advancement presented an opportunity to significantly improve Particl Marketplace’s moderation system with context-based analysis without compromising on core principles. While using centralized LLM services through APIs would have conflicted with Particl's privacy-focused ethos and introduced scaling challenges, local models offered a perfect fit for our needs.

The New Automated Moderation Script

Automated, LLM-powered content moderation script for Particl Marketplace. Runs entirely local without connections to 3rd-parties. - cryptoguard/particl-market-moderation-script

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We’re proud to introduce, today, a new script that automates the process of moderating Particl Marketplace content with minimal user input.

Operating Modes

The script offers two distinct approaches to marketplace moderation: manual mode and continuous mode.

Script's main menu

In manual mode, you maintain complete control through a CLI menu interface that lets you oversee each step of the process. This gives you the ability to review and adjust moderation decisions before they reach the network, making it especially valuable during your initial setup phase or when testing new moderation rules.

Options for the script's manual mode

Continuous mode transforms this process into an autonomous operation. The script independently cycles through scanning the marketplace for new listings, analyzing each one, applying moderation decisions, and broadcasting votes to the network. After completing this sequence, it begins anew with another marketplace scan. While this mode significantly improves moderation efficiency and reduces user exposure to undesirable content, we strongly recommend implementing it only after thoroughly testing your rules in manual mode.

Rule System and Analysis

At the heart of this script's moderation process lies a sophisticated rule system powered by local LLM models. These models continuously monitor marketplace activity, evaluating new listings against your predefined criteria. Each rule can trigger one of three actions: downvote, upvote, or ignore, giving you precise control over the moderation process.

The system accepts rules in both keyword format and natural language descriptions, offering flexibility in how you define your moderation parameters. To help you get started, we've included a comprehensive set of template rules accessible through the CLI menu. These templates serve dual purposes — providing immediate functionality and demonstrating effective rule construction. You can use them as-is, modify them to better align with your specific needs, or entirely replace them with custom rules of your own.

For those interested in creating custom rules, we've included a diverse set of test listings spanning various categories — from standard marketplace items to prohibited products and contentious cases designed to put custom rules to the test. This test dataset proves invaluable in evaluating and refining your rules before deploying them in the live marketplace.

The Judgement Engine

Processed listing browser using example moderation rules (these are entirely user-defined)

The judgement system employs a carefully designed approach to content analysis. The local LLM model examines both listing titles and descriptions, but with an important distinction in its methodology. Rather than using potentially biased terms like 'illegal', 'remove', or ‘unethical’ when classifying, it categorizes listings using neutral terms such as 'true', 'false', or 'ignore'. This neutral framework ensures the model remains flexible and unbiased, capable of handling highly specific custom rules without predetermined assumptions.

Model Selection and Performance

After extensive evaluation of numerous local models, Gemma2 (2B) emerged as the optimal choice. Despite its compact size, this model consistently demonstrates remarkable accuracy, frequently outperforming models 50 times larger — including several state-of-the-art options like ChatGPT (these large models often being victim of strong bias during training). Gemma’s efficient architecture allows it to run effectively on modest hardware configurations, from Raspberry Pis to virtual private servers.

Our commitment to improvement continues as we evaluate new models, making effective alternatives available through the script’s CLI menu as they emerge. We're also exploring specialized fine-tuning opportunities for Gemma2:2b to further optimize its marketplace moderation capabilities, although it remains unclear exactly what sort of performance boost that will grant the model, if any.

Wallet Configuration

The script features a simple CLI python-based wallet with coin control

To operate effectively, the moderation script requires two fundamental components: an active Particl node (particld) and a Particl wallet containing coins. Setting up your wallet environment can be accomplished in two ways.

The first approach utilizes the CLI menu's built-in wallet creation tool, which streamlines the process for new users. Alternatively, if you already maintain a Particl wallet, you can integrate it with the script. This process involves specifying your wallet's directory path in the config/config.yaml file and initializing it through the script's settings menu (Settings/Particl Wallet and Node Settings/Initialize Wallet).

The initialization process serves a crucial function beyond basic setup. It incorporates the marketplace's key and address into your SMSG database, enabling secure message encryption and decryption. This integration proves essential for both accessing marketplace content and participating in the voting system. Without proper initialization, you won't be able to decrypt marketplace listings or cast votes on content.

Vote Broadcasting System

The process of broadcasting votes to the network follows a structured approach designed to ensure accuracy and intentionality. When running the script for the first time with new moderation policies, we recommend a thorough review of the LLM's decisions. Access these through the "Display Processed Listings" menu, where you can examine each decision in detail.

During this review phase, you maintain full control to modify any automated decisions that don't align with your intentions. This verification step proves particularly valuable when working with new rule sets or in markets with unique content patterns.

Once satisfied with the moderation decisions, you can initiate the broadcasting process through the CLI menu. Remember that this operation requires coins in your wallet, as the weight of each vote is measured by the number of coins contained in that wallet. The script manages these transactions automatically, ensuring efficient use of your wallet's resources while maintaining the integrity of your voting decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use this application without running a local model?
A: Not currently. While we initially explored PetalsLLM, a decentralized GPU network running open models, we ultimately decided against including this option in the final release. Despite its promising concept, limitations in GPU provider availability made consistent uptime impossible. Additionally, the community-hosted models didn't meet the specific marketplace moderation performance requirements. While we continue monitoring developments in this space for future alternatives, we've found that gemma2:2b offers an excellent compromise — though it may process content more slowly on smaller devices, its minimal resource requirements make it viable even on modest hardware like Raspberry Pis, small VMs, and VPS servers.

Q: How is my data and privacy protected?
A: Privacy protection is fundamental to this script's core design. The script connects exclusively with the marketplace, eliminating third-party data collection risks. We've implemented vote anonymization through decision encoding, making it impossible for outside observers to determine which addresses cast specific votes. This approach aligns with Particl's core privacy and data security principles, which guided the script's development.

Q: What happens if the LLM makes a mistake on a listing?
A: Given LLMs' deterministic nature, occasional errors may occur. This is why we emphasize thorough testing using the provided test listings before deploying new moderation policies. We strongly recommend against using continuous mode until you're fully satisfied with your custom rules' performance. Manual mode provides an excellent environment for fine-tuning rules and understanding how the LLM interprets different content types.

Q: Is the script compatible with Windows, MacOS, and Linux?
A: Yes. We've designed the app with cross-platform compatibility as a priority. Built using Python, it runs on any system supporting Python 3.8 or higher. The installation script creates a dedicated virtual environment and handles all dependency management, ensuring the app won't conflict with your system's existing Python packages or other software.

Q: What happens if my device loses power or the script crashes during continuous mode?
A: The script maintains queue files of processed listings and votes, allowing it to resume operations seamlessly after any interruption. When restarted, it will automatically scan for any listings it might have missed during the downtime, ensuring no content goes unprocessed.

Q: How much storage space does the local LLM model require?
A: The Gemma2 (2B) model requires approximately 1.6GB of storage space. The script's other components, including the Python environment and dependencies, need roughly 500MB. Particl-related files (e.g., blockchain) will require about 2.5 GB. Therefore, we recommend having at least 6GB of free storage space to accommodate the model, script, and temporary files generated during operation.

Q: What are the minimum hardware requirements to run the script effectively?
A: For basic operation with reasonable performance, we recommend:

RAM: 4GB minimum (8GB recommended for smoother operation)
Storage: 6GB free space
Internet connection: Standard broadband for marketplace connectivity

Note: The script might run on lower specifications, but processing speed may be significantly reduced.

Q: How does the script handle network connectivity issues?
A: The script easily handles network interruptions. If connection to the marketplace is lost, it will pause operations and attempt to reconnect at regular intervals. Any votes queued during this period are safely stored locally. Once connectivity is restored, the script resumes operation and processes any listings it missed during the downtime.

Q: Can multiple instances of the script run simultaneously on different devices?
A: Yes, you can run multiple instances across different devices, each with their own wallet and rule set. This can be useful for providing redundancy. Each instance operates independently and contributes to the overall voting pool according to its wallet's stake.

Q: How can I backup my moderation rules and configuration?
A: The app stores all rules, configurations, and listing data in the config directory. We recommend regularly backing up both the config.yaml file and the rules directory. These can be restored on another installation of the script or used to recover your setup if needed.

Q: Is there a way to test my rules against historical marketplace data?
A: No, Particl Marketplace does not keep information about its listings beyond the expiration point of their associated SMSG messages. To test on more listings than what is currently available on the marketplace, please use the provided test listings (available from the CLI menu).

Q: How does the script handle updates to the LLM model?
A: LLM models are managed by the Ollama protocol, which is installed and initiated as part of the setup process. When new model versions become available, they can be downloaded through the script's menu system (provided that you’ve run `git pull` to update your moderation app in the first place).

Looking Forward

The release of this automated moderation script marks a significant milestone in decentralized marketplace technology. It demonstrates that we can achieve effective content moderation while staying true to the principles of privacy, decentralization, and user autonomy.

This development opens up new possibilities for decentralized platforms. It shows that we can address complex challenges like content moderation while minimizing bias through technological innovation rather than centralized control. The script's ability to run locally, its customizable rule system, and its privacy-preserving design creates a framework that could benefit other decentralized projects facing similar challenges.

Looking ahead, we're committed to continuing development based on community feedback and technological advances. We're particularly excited about the potential for improved local LLM models, community-contributed rule templates, and further optimizations such as fine-tuning that could make the script even more efficient and user-friendly.

Your feedback and contributions will be crucial in shaping the future of this tool. Whether you're a marketplace vendor, a buyer, or simply interested in decentralized technologies, we encourage you to try the script, experiment with different rules, and share your experiences with the community.

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Particl Development Progress Report (01-11-2024)

cryptoguard — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 01:01:00 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

Marketplace Moderation Update ?

Due to a personal matter affecting one of our team members, we had to briefly delay the release of the LLM-powered automated moderation script for Particl Marketplace due to that person's unavailability.

However, this situation has now been resolved, and we plan to proceed with the release early next week.

BasicSwap ?

General ✅

We've been looking into a few bugs and issues, notably as we've been investigating a bug reported by the community. As such, we've pushed a few fixes this week that should resolve most of them.

New Display Type for Orders ?

As part of BasicSwap's current development cycle, we're reimagining the order book display by introducing a new visualization option for available offers.

Bitcoin Cash Nearly Ready for Deployment ?

As mentioned a few weeks ago, mainnet_pat, one of the creators of the BCH <> XMR atomic swap protocol, has been working on integrating Bitcoin Cash into BasicSwap.

The integration is now in its final stages, as we review the code and collaborate closely with mainnet_pat to ensure comprehensive coverage of all edge cases and scenarios.

We expect to provide a more detailed progress report next week, but we're excited to share that Bitcoin Cash integration on BasicSwap is nearing completion!

BasicSwap Windows Installer ?‍♂️

We have completed the majority of work on the new Windows installer following extensive testing this week.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Particl Development Progress Report (25-10-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:07:51 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

Marketplace Moderation Update ?

After resolving a series of platform compatibility related issues and improving the user experience this week, we're happy to announce that the LLM-powered moderation tool for Particl Marketplace is now ready for release.

You can expect a blog post that explains in detail how the system works and how to best use it, along with the open-source code, to go live shortly.

BasicSwap ?

Following last week's large BasicSwap release, we've spent some time reviewing our next few steps with regards to the next update and have also started looking at a few user-reported bugs.

BasicSwap Windows Installer ?‍♂️

With the new GUI update out, we've dedicated some of our focus this week back towards the Windows installer.

As some of you know, the Windows installer has been cumbersome for a notable portion of Windows users that have tried it. For this reason, we've decided to adopt a different approach to it, simplifying its flow and tackling the installation process from a different perspective.

We're expecting to start testing it more extensively this week, and will keep you up-to-date as to how it goes.

Particl and BasicSwap Media ?

Privacy Roundtable ?️

Due to unfortunate circumstances, we've had to postpone the planned Privacy Roundtable to a later date. At this time, we're looking to set the date for the next episode with our friends from Firo and PIVX as well as scheduled guests.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

BasicSwap Version 0.13.5 and GUI 3.1 Now Available

Particl Development Progress Report (18-10-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:25:34 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

Marketplace Moderation Update ?

We have completed the rebase of the application to Python, which aims to improve its performance and ensure compatibility across all operating systems. We are still conducting tests across various OSes to ensure smooth functionality, and we anticipate releasing the app within the next few days.

BasicSwap ?

BasicSwap’s new 3.1 user interface and 13.5 codebase is now available, featuring a wide range of improvements across the board.

Earlier this week, we've released a new version of BasicSwap's user interface along with a large variety of codebase fixes, improvements, and new features.

Core Protocol Changes

Dependencies

Split requirements.txt file
Updated SQLAlchemy from v1.4 to 2.0
Removed dependencies from pyproject.toml, ensuring requirements.txt will be used
Froze dependencies
Converted from setup.py to pyproject.toml

Documentation

Updated install notes to ensure dependency hashes are checked

Core Functionality

Fixed intermittent DASH addcoin issue
Renamed 'min_amount' to 'amount_step' in scripts
Fixed bug when manually setting bid state
Added BSX_TEST_MODE env var to prepare script to manage all daemons by default
Added backwards compatibility mode for DASH wallets
Updated DASH version to 21.1
Updated Firo version to 0.14.1
Reworded shouldManageDaemon comment
Refactored prepare script, set manage_daemon to false if a custom host or port is set
Removed spurious error in debug UI mode
Renamed BASE_XMR_RPC_PORT
Implemented resume functionality for Monero core release downloads
Fixed linting issues
Added Github Actions lint checks
Updated packed version in guix
Forked and updated custom coincurve version (now in BasicSwap Github org)
Updated BTC fastsync file
Fixed "Language not detected" error when initializing Dash

Installation

Avoided installing recommended packages

User Interface and Front-End Changes

API:

Optimized coin title and rate fetching to use a single batch request
Fixed rate issues with main chart/prices and sent offers table
Implemented TOR-based wallet price fetching when TOR is enabled

UI Code:

Refactored offers/sent offers JavaScript
Refactored chart/price JavaScript
Migrated JavaScript out of offers template

UI:

Upgraded GUI version from 3.0.0 to 3.1.0
Implemented various fixes and improvements
Updated chart functionality:
- Added timeframes: 1Y, 6M, 24H, 1M, 1W
- Set auto-refresh as default
- Fixed initial load and auto-refresh bugs
- Updated and fixed issues on main price chart
Modified timer icon colors:
- <5min until expiry: grey
- 5-30min until expiry: blue
- 30+min until expiry: green/turquoise
Enhanced timer tooltip with color meaning information
Standardized rate/percentage display for own offers across network and sent offers pages
Resolved DOM issues causing mouse cursor glitches
Fixed tooltip z-index issues and duplicate tooltips
Unified cache and auto-refresh timer, increased global cache duration to 5 minutes
Removed breadcrumb from network offers page
Fixed bugs in coin name display and filters
Updated spinning animation for chart auto-refresh toggle (now 3 seconds)
Added USD denomination to fiat values, repositioned for better visibility and dark theme compatibility
Improved filter functionality for offers/sent offers tables
Implemented dynamic tables for network and sent offers with auto-refresh and automated expired offer removal
Enhanced shutdown modal, created separate modal for in-progress swaps
Corrected market rate calculation for profit/loss display
Added detailed tooltips for rate and profit/loss information
Integrated Bitcoin Cash assets and implemented price/chart functionality
Standardized display of all offers in the order book
Removed USD values from "Max Send" and "Max Receive" columns

This substantial update represents a significant improvement to BasicSwap, improving both its usability and accessibility through user interface improvements, while strengthening its core with a more stable protocol. This marks another important step towards our envisioned version 1.0.

Particl and BasicSwap Media ?

Privacy Roundtable ?️

Don't miss our upcoming Privacy Roundtable on X Spaces with our friend from PIVX and Firo and special guest Rachel-Rose O'Leary from DarkFi this coming 23rd of October at 9:00 AM EST / 1:00 PM GMT as we discuss Zcash funding operations and improvements, among other topics!

The Open-Source Revolution

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BasicSwap Version 0.13.5 and GUI 3.1 Now Available

cryptoguard — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:14:54 GMT

We are excited to announce the release of BasicSwap version 0.13.5, along with an update to its user interface, now at version 3.1.

This update represents weeks of dedicated effort, incorporating various improvements, bug fixes, and new features. These changes are the result of extensive testing by both contributors and the community, leading to a significant improvement in user experience and stability.

For a comprehensive list of all changes, please refer to the final section of this blog post.

Install the Latest BasicSwap Update ?️

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

Docker

If you've installed BasicSwap following the Docker method...

Shutdown BasicSwap properly and stop the Docker image (docker-compose stop),
From the basicswap folder, type the git pull command,
In the /docker folder, run the docker-compose build --no-cache command,
Once the process completes, launch BasicSwap again using the docker-compose up command.

Non-Docker

If you've installed BasicSwap follow the non-Docker method...

Shutdown BasicSwap properly,
From the ~/coinswaps/basicswap folder, type the git pull command,
Execute the following command: pip install --require-hashes -r requirements.txt,
Execute the following command: pip3 install .,
Launch BasicSwap as usual.

Install Script

If you've installed BasicSwap using Nahuhh's Github installation script...

Execute the update command twice: bsx-update && bsx-update.

Codebase Changelog ?️

Dependencies

Split requirements.txt file
Updated SQLAlchemy from v1.4 to 2.0
Removed dependencies from pyproject.toml, ensuring requirements.txt will be used
Froze dependencies
Converted from setup.py to pyproject.toml

Documentation

Updated install notes to ensure dependency hashes are checked

Core Functionality

Fixed intermittent DASH addcoin issue
Renamed 'min_amount' to 'amount_step' in scripts
Fixed bug when manually setting bid state
Added BSX_TEST_MODE env var to prepare script to manage all daemons by default
Added backwards compatibility mode for DASH wallets
Updated DASH version to 21.1
Updated Firo version to 0.14.1
Reworded shouldManageDaemon comment
Refactored prepare script, set manage_daemon to false if a custom host or port is set
Removed spurious error in debug UI mode
Renamed BASE_XMR_RPC_PORT
Implemented resume functionality for Monero core release downloads
Fixed linting issues
Added Github Actions lint checks
Updated packed version in guix
Forked and updated custom coincurve version (now in BasicSwap Github org)
Updated BTC fastsync file
Fixed "Language not detected" error when initializing Dash

Installation

Avoided installing recommended packages

User Interface Changelog ?️

API:

Optimized coin title and rate fetching to use a single batch request
Fixed rate issues with main chart/prices and sent offers table
Implemented TOR-based wallet price fetching when TOR is enabled

UI Code:

Refactored offers/sent offers JavaScript
Refactored chart/price JavaScript
Migrated JavaScript out of offers template

UI:

Upgraded GUI version from 3.0.0 to 3.1.0
Implemented various fixes and improvements
Updated chart functionality:
- Added timeframes: 1Y, 6M, 24H, 1M, 1W
- Set auto-refresh as default
- Fixed initial load and auto-refresh bugs
- Updated and fixed issues on main price chart
Modified timer icon colors:
- <5min until expiry: grey
- 5-30min until expiry: blue
- 30+min until expiry: green/turquoise
Enhanced timer tooltip with color meaning information
Standardized rate/percentage display for own offers across network and sent offers pages
Resolved DOM issues causing mouse cursor glitches
Fixed tooltip z-index issues and duplicate tooltips
Unified cache and auto-refresh timer, increased global cache duration to 5 minutes
Removed breadcrumb from network offers page
Fixed bugs in coin name display and filters
Updated spinning animation for chart auto-refresh toggle (now 3 seconds)
Added USD denomination to fiat values, repositioned for better visibility and dark theme compatibility
Improved filter functionality for offers/sent offers tables
Implemented dynamic tables for network and sent offers with auto-refresh and automated expired offer removal
Enhanced shutdown modal, created separate modal for in-progress swaps
Corrected market rate calculation for profit/loss display
Added detailed tooltips for rate and profit/loss information
Integrated Bitcoin Cash assets and implemented price/chart functionality
Standardized display of all offers in the order book
Removed USD values from "Max Send" and "Max Receive" columns

You can inspect all changes by verifying the 0.13.5 tag here.

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[WIP] Add BCH Support by mainnet-pat · Pull Request #124 · basicswap/basicswap

Particl Development Progress Report (11-10-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:46:08 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

Marketplace Moderation Update ?

We've rebased the marketplace moderation app in Python for better performance and compatibility over Windows, MacOS, and Linux. The rebase is nearly complete and we're wrapping up the last few functions and cleaning up the code.

Additionally, we've tested the moderation system on a wide range of listings, both from Particl Marketplace but also from a large sample of test listings we've curated to test the system against edge cases and more difficult to categorize listings. The performance of the system is quite impressive, with a 95%+ accuracy rate using template moderation rules (you can set your own rules).

Other than modifying the moderation rules, we're exploring various solutions to improve from that 95%+ mark, although those would have to be implemented after the initial release of the app if they are deem worthy enough.

We should be ready to release the app within the next two weeks. We'll keep you up-to-date on the matter and will accompany the release with a detailed blog post that explains how the system works, how to use, and its best practices.

BasicSwap ?

Codebase ?

We've pushed a improvements and bug fixes to the BasicSwap codebase. While these changes are not yet available from the master branch, you can access them by building from the dev branch (see here) or by consulting the Pull Requests (see here and here).

Converted the config and requirements setup from setup.py to the new, more modern pyproject.toml standard,
Added max/min amounts to allow for better, more granular order book management via the market making script (more improvements to the script and how to interact with it currently in progress via contributions from Ofrnxmr),
Fixed a bug when manually setting a bid to a new state,
Added BSX_TEST_MODE env variable to prepare script to manage all daemons by default.

User Interface ?️

Earlier this week, we've pushed a Pull Request that contains a work-in-progress version of the next GUI update. Since then, we've continued improving it and have merged portions of it into the dev branch, with more merging to come in the next few days as we're still working on certain items.

Here's what's been merged to the dev today:

Order book overhaul: implemented dynamic tables for offers (network offers) and sentoffers (your offers), auto-refresh of the order book (without page reloading), and the automated removal of expired offers and new listings,
Dynamic filters for tables,
Improved shutdown modal,
If shutdown created separate modal for in-progress swaps,
API: Fixed rate issues with main chart/prices,
API: Fixed rate issues with sent/sentoffers table,
API: Using one fetch for coins in one batch for all rates,
Fixed calculation market rate for profit/loss,
Added detailed tooltips for rate and profit/loss,
Fixed API calling separate, now using one requests,
Included assets (GFX) / implemented price/chart for Bitcoin Cash,
Update/fixes on main price chart,
Added 1M / 1W / 24H (main price chart),
Resolved auto-refresh bug (main price chart),
Code refactoring: Full refactor of offers/sentoffers JS,
Code refactoring: Full refactor of chart/price JS,
Moved JS out of offers template,
Updated the spinning animation for enabling/disabling the auto-refresh chart (now 3 seconds),
Added fiat denomination (USD) to the fiat value,
Moved fiat denomination to the top and fixed colors for dark theme compatibility,
Fixed: Offers appearing multiple times when using filters,
Fixed: Filters on offers / sentoffers table. (Filter bids / Filter offers / Filter Sending / Filter Receiving,
Bug/Fix: Added a unique filter ID for each listing to prevent duplicates,
UI: Removed USD values from the "Max Send" and "Max Receive" columns,
UI: All offers in the order book, including your own, should be displayed on the right with other order book offers,
Fixed: Chart initial load after startup wasn’t loading prices for the tiles, requiring a manual refresh.

Bitcoin Cash Integration ✅

Hi, this PR is intended to track the progress of bitcoincash integration into BasicSwap DEX, I'd appreciate you reviewing it and helping me navigate through the integration process.As BCH is n...

We're happy to announce that mainnet_pat, one of the two developers that worked on delivering the XMR <> BCH protocol, has started working on a Bitcoin Cash integration into BasicSwap DEX. While not ready yet, you can track progress and verify the code by monitoring the associated Pull Request here.

BCH requires a different integration protocol as Monero does not possess programmable outputs, and Bitcoin Cash isn't Segwit-enabled.

"The protocols require the scriptable network to have 2nd-party malleability solved and list SegWit as a requirement. With advances in Bitcoin Cash (BCH) smart contract capabilities, it became possible to implement an equivalent atomic swap protocol despite BCH network not having SegWit." — Cross-chain Atomic Swaps With Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Using One-Time Verifiably Encrypted Signatures (VES) by bitcoincashautist

Read the whitepaper here: https://gitlab.com/0353F40E/cross-chain-swap-ves/-/blob/master/README.md

We're very excited for BasicSwap to finally receive support for a Bitcoin Cash <> Monero trading pair, stay tuned for the completion of this deliverable and its subsequent launch announcement!

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

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Particl Development Progress Report (04-10-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:14:33 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

Marketplace Moderation Update ?

This week, we've conducted more extensive testing of the AI-based moderation script, and we're pleased to report that it's performing exactly as intended with the marketplace. We've also successfully integrated the majority of additional features designed to optimize its user-friendliness.

Currently, we require a bit more time to evaluate the script's performance across a broader range of test listings. Our goal is to cover as many edge cases as possible to ensure robustness.

We're nearing the stage where we'll be ready to publish a detailed blog post explaining the script's functionality, along with releasing its code.

BasicSwap ?

Codebase ?

Updated DASH's version and added backwards compatibility (you can now update your DASH node to the latest version)
Refactored seed generation code
Refactored basicswap_prepare script
Improved daemon management when user already has a certain coin's node set up prior to installing BasicSwap
XMR core download automatically resumes if interrupted or fails

User Interface ?️

We're finishing up the next batch of GUI updates, fixing a few bugs we've encountered, and plan on pushing them live in the next few days.

Done: Auto refresh (10min) of the chart + coin prices, with enable/disable option.
Done: New shutdown modal, featuring a warning message if a swap is in progress
Done: Added filter on chart for 30 days / 1 week / 1 day chart.
Done: Better offer pagination system
Done: User-selectable default coin display on the chart, with Bitcoin as the default if no choice is made
Done: Display last refresh time chart.
Done: Fixed rate/percentage in offer(s) table.
Done: Dynamic network offers table (manually refreshing the page not required anymore)
Wrapping up: Implementation of a Tor-compatible API for prices/rates across all templates when Tor is enabled by the user
WIP: Adding alert messages when a coin core needs to be upgrade or when a new version of BasicSwap is available (global notification + notification in the wallets page).

Particl and BasicSwap Media ?

Dr. Kap on MoneroTalk's Show ?️

Earlier this week, Dr. Kap was invited to discuss BasicSwap DEX on MoneroTalk ahead of the team's attendance at this year's Monerotopia conference.

If you're in or around Mexico City, make sure to stop by the event and come meet the team! You can find more information about the conference on their website here.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

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Particl Development Progress Report (27-09-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 23:34:59 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

Particl Team Proposal #5 Approved ?

Team Funding Request 5

The voting for the fifth community funding proposal has concluded earlier this week and the results are in. In total, we've observed a participation rate of 50% of all staked blocks, and an approval rate of 84.5%, meaning that the proposal has been officially approved by Particl stakeholders!

We'd like to thank everyone that has participated in this voting process and we look forward to push great things for the Particl ecosystem in the months to come.

Marketplace Moderation Update ?

We've made significant progress this week with the AI-powered moderation tool for Particl Marketplace. Indeed, last week we mentioned that we were working on connecting it to the marketplace so that the voting decisions could actually be broadcast to the broader network, and we're happy to note that we've successfully achieved this.

We're now testing script for various cases and adding in some additional features to give more control to users, as well as make the user experience more intuitive, but all of that is part of the final stage of this script's development process.

We should be ready to start testing it across a wider selection of environments in the next couple of days, with a subsequent release happening shortly thereafter if everything goes smoothly.

BasicSwap ?

User Interface ?️

We're preparing to submit several pull requests in the coming days that will improve BasicSwap's user interface and introduce new features.

Done: Auto refresh (10min) of the chart + coin prices, with enable/disable option.
Done: New shutdown modal, featuring a warning message if a swap is in progress
Done: Added filter on chart for 30 days / 1 week / 1 day chart.
Done: User-selectable default coin display on the chart, with Bitcoin as the default if no choice is made
Done: Display last refresh time chart.
Done: Fixed rate/percentage in offer(s) table.
Wrapping up: Implementation of a Tor-compatible API for prices/rates across all templates when Tor is enabled by the user
WIP: Adding alert messages when a coin core needs to be upgrade or when a new version of BasicSwap is available (global notification + notification in the wallets page).
WIP: Dynamic network offers table (manually refreshing the page not required anymore)

Particl and BasicSwap Media ?

Privacy Roundtable ?️

If you missed this week's episode of the Privacy Roundtable featuring Monero contributor and SeraiDEX lead developer Luke Parker, we highly recommend you set aside time to watch the replay. The episode was exceptional in every aspect, offering valuable insights and discussions.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

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Team Funding Proposal #5 (Proposal Approved)

cryptoguard — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 22:52:00 GMT

Update: The voting period is now completed and the proposal has been passed with success. We're happy to report a 84.5% approval rate with a 50% participation rate. Thanks to everyone that has voted!

As we close the chapter on our fourth funding cycle, we're thrilled to announce our fifth funding request. This new funding request marks a new phase for Particl, with a renewed strategy for innovation and growth within the PART ecosystem. In this post, we will outline our proposal and share our vision for the coming months.

Team Funding Request 5

The funding proposal is live on the CCS platform and is now open for community comments. Voting will start soon and will last for 5,040 blocks (approximately one week). We will notify you a few days before the voting period begins. In the meantime, you can review the proposal and share your thoughts by following this link.

Reminder: The CCS platform is open to all. We encourage you to submit proposals for treasury funds to support projects that improve and benefit the Particl ecosystem.

Milestones from the Fourth Funding Cycle
Current Priorities and Ongoing Initiatives
Detailed Funding Request
How to Vote
Looking Ahead: A Bright Future for Particl

Milestones from the Fourth Funding Cycle

The past year has been foundational for Particl, especially with regards to how we’ve been able to strategically position BasicSwap in such a way that will directly benefit the wider PART ecosystem. These developments and their relevance for the project and its continuation will be expanded further down this blog post.

Here are some highlights of our achievements since the last funding cycle:

Ongoing Initiatives and Current Priorities

Embracing New Opportunities with BasicSwap

While we recently encountered challenges in the development of Particl Marketplace, notably in terms of developer availability, these obstacles have led us to devote more time and effort towards BasicSwap. This strategic pivot has allowed us to make significant progress to the DEX, bringing BasicSwap to a level of maturity that opens up new possibilities for integration, adoption, and ecosystem revenue.

With this in mind, our current short-to-medium term goal is to keep on improving the DEX's codebase and develop an integration layer that will allow BasicSwap-powered swap services to be seamlessly incorporated into third-party applications such as mobile wallets, web platforms, and other services. These efforts not only seek to improve BasicSwap's accessibility, usability, and utility, but also align with our adaptive funding strategy in light of recent PART price fluctuations.

Innovative Funding Strategies

The recent market dynamics have presented challenges for the team, but they've also sparked innovation in our funding approach which we're very excited about.

Indeed, we're currently actively exploring various opportunities to monetize BasicSwap-powered services in ways that directly benefit the Particl community, without introducing any sort of compromises to the core principles of the DEX (decentralization, non-custodianship, privacy, freedom, etc).

Our immediate focus is on developing mutually beneficial partnerships for BasicSwap integrations. As a result, these collaborations could yield non-PART donations to support the team, while also allowing the implementation of various strategies that would increase the demand for PART — either via coin burning, external revenue deposited into the network treasury, or other similar mechanisms.

In other words, these recent efforts aim at providing the ecosystem and its contributors with a steady stream of revenue, providing a sustainable environment that allows for healthier growth of PART, its pool of contributors, and the project as a whole.

It's important to note, however, that we remain fully committed to keeping the BasicSwap protocol free and open. Our monetization efforts are solely targeted at third-party integrations, creating a mutually beneficial scenario for both the community and our partners.

Diversifying Funding Sources

We're also making strides in securing non-PART donations from communities that share our vision and/or want to be integrated into BasicSwap.

For instance, one of our beloved community contributors, Ofrnxmr, has recently submitted a CCS proposal to the Monero community that got funded, and we've also received a donation from the Decred community following our successful integration of their coin into BasicSwap.

These initiatives are part of our broader strategy to achieve full self-sustainability and reduce — or, in the best of cases, completely eliminate — our reliance on the network treasury over time while improving our products for the benefit of all.

The Funding Request in Detail

Funding request: 35,250 PART (monthly)
Duration: 6 months

These upcoming changes are the reason we are proposing a shorter team funding cycle this time around.

Indeed, this proposal seeks a monthly allocation of 35,250 PART from the Treasury Fund for a 6-month period. This funding will support the Particl team and fuel our operations as we work towards our goals of integration and self-sustainability.

We've opted for a 6-month funding request in order to provide stability for our current projects as we develop new ecosystem revenue streams while allowing flexibility for potential external funding opportunities and team expansion. This timeframe also gives our community the chance to discuss and propose modifications to the treasury model and coin emission rate.

Fund Allocation

Given the current PART price, the funds requested in this proposal are primarily allocated to fund the ongoing development cycle at the current pace, as well as cover various operational expenses.

Should the PART price and liquidity improve, any additional coins will be accumulated in the team’s reserves to be directed towards financing a variety of marketing, communications, community, and outreach efforts to support the ecosystem and its dApps.

Note: All funds voted to be allocated to the Particl team are held and managed by SoonTM Development Ltd, an independent software development company.

Acknowledging Community Discussions on Treasury and Emission

We're aware of the ongoing community discussions regarding potential changes to the treasury system, its parameters, and/or the blockchain's coin emission rate. These conversations are crucial for the long-term sustainability and health of the Particl ecosystem, and we strongly encourage their continuation.

Our decision to request funding for a shorter 6-month period, as opposed to a 12-month period as was the case with previous proposals, aligns directly with these discussions. It provides the flexibility needed to pursue our new funding strategy and adapt to any potential changes that may arise from community-driven proposals. We believe that this shorter claim period strikes a healthy balance between ensuring the continued, uninterrupted development of Particl and remaining responsive to the evolving needs and decisions of the community.

How to Vote

We encourage all stakeholders to participate in this crucial decision-making process. To cast your vote on proposal #24, we recommend using the partyman cold staking application to register your vote on the blockchain.

You have three options:

Abstain (0)
Vote in favor (1)
Vote against (2)

Every vote counts! Higher participation ensures a broader consensus and a healthier decision-making process for our entire community.

To learn more about Particl's on-chain voting system, click here.
To learn how to vote, refer to this tutorial.

Important: For the proposal to show up on Partyman, make sure you are running its latest version. To do so, run git pull from inside your partyman folder, and then type the ./partyman update command from that same partyman folder.

Looking Ahead: A Bright Future for Particl

The challenges we've faced recently have only strengthened our resolve and led us towards innovative solutions that will benefit our entire ecosystem.

Our focus on BasicSwap integration, coupled with our efforts to diversify funding and optimize our economic model, sets the stage for a resurgence of Particl and a renewed growth, much like the phoenix reborn from its ashes. As we work on this new approach, we are confident in its potential to create self-sustaining ecosystem revenue that not only weathers market fluctuations, but even thrives in the face of them.

That is why we invite you to join us in supporting this new funding request. Your participation in the voting process, your feedback, and your continued support are the driving forces behind Particl's success and the reason we keep doing what we do.

Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to the Particl project. We look forward to your participation in this funding round and to the incredible achievements we'll accomplish together in the months to come!

To read the official CCS proposal, visit its dedicated page on the CCS platform by following this link. The proposal is open for discussion for approximately one week, and so we encourage you to leave your feedback or comments directly on the CCS page during this period.

As per our usual practice, the schedule for the proposal's voting period will be announced a few days prior to its commencement across all standard Particl channels.

The Open-Source Revolution

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Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

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Particl Development Progress Report (20-09-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:27:51 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

Particl Team Proposal #5

Team Funding Request 5

The voting for the fifth community funding proposal is now ongoing and will last from block 1,755,500 to block 1,760,539 for a total of 5,040 blocks (approximately 1 week).

Because this proposal does not propose changes to the protocol, it requires a participation rate of at least 20% of the total supply and an approval rate of 60% or more to be considered valid.

You can review the proposal and follow the voting results directly on the CCS platform, or consult the blog post for more information on how to vote. As always, we highly encourage you to participate in this vote and let your voice be heard.

Particl Marketplace Update ?

Development of the LLM-powered moderation tool for Particl Marketplace continues to progress. We're currently in the process of integrating it with the marketplace to enable broadcasting of its voting messages via SMSG.

As we connect the tool to the marketplace, we're identifying and implementing additional functionalities that are crucial for ensuring a stable and user-friendly experience.

This integration phase is expected to continue for some time. We'll provide an update when we're ready to expand our testing group and involve more participants in the process.

BasicSwap ?

Adaptor Signature Code Conversion ?

We've made further progress in converting the adaptor signature swaps to C++, continuing to develop and push code for this effort. Notably, we've updated the custom secp256k1 library used in BasicSwap, which now has its own dedicated repository on BasicSwap's GitHub.

Forked CoinCurve ✅

We've also forked and modified the coincurve library specifically for BasicSwap. This customized version has been added to BasicSwap's GitHub organization, allowing for more control and better security of the protocol.

User Interface ?️

In line with our new strategy of smaller, more frequent updates, we've continued to refine various user interface elements. These changes will be merged into the dev branch within the next few days. The upcoming update will include the following improvements:

User-selectable default coin display on the chart, with Bitcoin as the default if no choice is made
Replacement of load time with last refresh time on the chart
Fixed rate column display
Implementation of a Tor-compatible API for prices/rates across all templates when Tor is enabled by the user
New shutdown modal, featuring a warning message if a swap is in progress
Resolved issue with double-clicking for full copy/paste functionality in the address input on the wallet page

Particl and BasicSwap Media ?

Upcoming Privacy Roundtable ?️

Don't miss our upcoming Privacy Roundtable with our friends from PIVX and Firo this coming Wednesday (25-09-2024) at 09:00 am EST.

In this episode, we receive special guest Luke Parker (KayabaNerve), the renowned Monero contributor and lead developer of the upcoming SeraiDEX, so make sure not to miss this one!

The Open-Source Revolution

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Team Funding Proposal #5 (Vote Scheduled)

Particl Development Progress Report (13-09-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:17:59 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

Particl Team Proposal #5

Learn all the details about the Particl team’s fifth funding request from the Treasury Fund.

The voting period for our fifth community funding proposal is now scheduled. Indeed, the vote will begin this coming Monday the 16th of September, from block 1,755,500 to block 1,760,539 for a total of 5,040 blocks (approximately 1 week).

Because this proposal does not propose changes to the protocol, it will require a participation rate of at least 20% of the total supply and an approval rate of 60% or more to be considered valid.

Particl Marketplace Update ?

We've continued work on the LLM-powered moderation tool for Particl Marketplace. Notably, we've had to rethink how listings are analyzed to ensure accurate results, which we've now achieved (99%+ accuracy rate on test listings).

We will continue our testing and add in a few additional functions to cover edge cases and give more control to users before and after moderation. Then, we will be ready to connect the script to the Particl network very shortly to ensure that votes are broadcast to the marketplace.

BasicSwap ?

Adaptor Signature Code Conversion ?

We've continued our back-end efforts have primarily focused on converting BasicSwap's Python code to C++, particularly modules related to adaptor signatures.

This extensive and time-consuming process is crucial for making BasicSwap's bidirectional adaptor signature swaps compatible with portable versions of the DEX, such as mobile or web applications. You can refer to past weekly updates for more information on this item here.

User Interface ?️

Earlier this week, we've pushed a pull request to BasicSwap which has now been merged into the dev branch. The changes include the following:

Restructured and refactored Javascript for the Offers page.
Integrated TOR for API requests related to charts, rates, and coin prices.
Implemented a new chart (better layout) with options to toggle coin volume and refresh the chart + clearing the cache upon refresh.
Added a 10-minute cache for all API requests, with an option for manual refresh.
Disabled notifications for new offers to reduce spam, notifications for new bids and bid acceptances remain active.
BSX on load will now redirect @ network offers page.
Applied various minor fixes.
Use readURL (if in basicswap.json "use_tor": true, it will use TOR as default, if false it will use clearnet for APIs)
Warning when trying to shutdown button from the UI when a swap is ongoing

Keeping on with our new strategy of smaller, but more frequent pushes, we will push more pull requets and merge more code in the next few days.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

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Particl Development Progress Report (06-09-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:28:27 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

Particl Team Proposal #5

Our fifth community funding proposal, which aims to finance the ongoing operations of current Particl and BasicSwap contributors as well as cover network-related expenses, is still in its discussion phase.

You can review the proposal in detail on the CCS platform, or for a more detailed overview, read the associated blog post on Particl News which provides additional context and information.

With discussions surrounding the proposal having subsided, we will soon schedule its voting phase and communicate the details to the community as a few days before it begins.

Particl Marketplace Update ?

This week's efforts regarding the marketplace moderation system has once again been spent on testing and improving the system, notably with how the app interacts with the distributed LLM network.

This is an important step as automated, LLM-driven moderation can have wide ranging impact on the marketplace, and so must be done right.

At this time, we're looking to expand the LLM options made available to users to improve the reliability of the moderation as well as incorporating a few new functions as a result of our testing.

BasicSwap ?

Adaptor Signature Code Conversion ?

This week, our back-end efforts have primarily focused on converting BasicSwap's Python code to C++, particularly modules related to adaptor signatures.

User Interface ?️

With our front-end developer back in full health, we've made progress on items slated for the next user interface update. We're finalizing the following improvements, which will be gradually rolled out on GitHub (dev branch) over the next day or two:

Refactoring of the JavaScript code for the Network Offers (order book) page, providing:

Greater flexibility for current and future price and rate displays
Improved API key management and usage
A more streamlined price chart

2. Bug fix for the shutdown button, preventing DEX shutdown during active swaps

3. Improvements to the Create New Offers page, including better rate display (replacing the JSON-style format)

4. Upgraded notification system

Moving forward, we plan to implement a strategy of smaller, more frequent updates on GitHub, rather than waiting to bundle larger updates. This approach will facilitate easier participation from open-source contributors as the codebase evolves.

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Particl Development Progress Report (30-08-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 17:55:00 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

Particl Team Proposal #5

You can review the proposal in detail on the CCS platform, or for a more detailed overview, read the associated blog post on Particl News which provides additional context and information.

With discussions surrounding the proposal having resurfaced throughout the week, we opted to keep the proposal in its discussion phase for a little more time. However, we do expect to move it to the voting phase shortly, and we'll communicate the details to the community as promptly as possible.

Particl Marketplace Update ?

This week's efforts regarding the marketplace moderation system has been spent on testing and improving the system, notably with how the app interacts with the distributed LLM network.

As such, work on the system is still ongoing as we're making changes as they are required.

To provide maximum clarity about the architecture of this system, its implications, and the way it is expected to be used by users that wish to participate in moderating the marketplace, we plan to publish a detailed blog post on Particl News which will cover all the basics. However, we are waiting for the system to be completed and ready to be deployed first to allow us the flexibility to make any necessary adjustments to the system's components before release.

BasicSwap ?

Order Book Monitoring ?️

We've made further progress on the system to extract and publicly broadcast data from BasicSwap's order book that was mentioned last week. This data can be used to display BasicSwap-related information in various formats, such as the more CEX-like order book interface shown in the screenshot above.

In the near future, we plan to make this interface accessible at offers.basicswapdex.com, including the ability to fetch rates without running BasicSwap locally, a feature that will benefit third-party contributors looking to utilize this data for a variety of reasons.

We also plan integrating, later on, this type of order book display directly into BasicSwap as an additional way to view the order book. Note, however, that we do intend on maintaining the current "marketplace-like" interface as well, providing users with multiple viewing options.

User Interface ?️

Work continues on BasicSwap's broader set of user interface updates. However, just like last week, our front-end development efforts have been divided between this task and the aforementioned data processing work. As a result, while the upcoming GUI updates are still in progress, we expect to release them soon.

Integration Layer ?

We have begun the process of converting portions of the BasicSwap codebase to C++. This conversion is a crucial step towards integrating adaptor signature atomic swaps into third-party platforms.

While it's challenging to provide a precise timeline for this task, it represents a significant milestone in our roadmap, achieving our goals of:

Making BasicSwap compatible with third-party platforms,
Significantly improving the user experience by integrating the DEX's protocol to portable platforms, such as mobile applications.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

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Particl Development Progress Report (23-08-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 18:50:21 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

Particl Team Proposal #5

Last week, we published our fifth community funding proposal which aims to finance the ongoing operations of current Particl and BasicSwap contributors, as well as cover network-related expenses.

You can review the proposal in detail on the CCS platform, or for a more detailed overview, read the associated blog post on Particl News which provides additional context and information.

With discussions surrounding the proposal having subsided, it's time to move forward with the voting process to determine its approval by Particl stakeholders. We will soon schedule the proposal's voting period and communicate the details to the community as promptly as possible.

Particl Marketplace Update ?

We have made good progress in merging the listing scanner API with the AI-powered moderation system. While this integration is still ongoing and requires further testing, we are pleased with the advancements made this week on that end.

The listing scanner API has now been merged with the AI-powered moderation system, with the latter now being mostly complete. We are currently testing the system and will proceed to start connecting to the marketplace to ensure that votes on listings are properly broadcast to the network.

BasicSwap ?

Order Book Monitoring ?️

BasicSwap front-end developer, Crz, has begun work on a system to extract and publicly broadcast data from BasicSwap's order book. This development will allow contributors to access and utilize various data points for multiple use cases without the need to run a local version of BasicSwap.

The tool will offer greater insight and visibility into available liquidity on BasicSwap DEX and the relationships between different offers, enabling contributors to seamlessly integrate the data into their own products or applications.

Example of use-case leveraging extracted BasicSwap data (traditional CEX-like UI)

As illustrated above, the data encompasses a wide range of properties and can be applied to diverse scenarios, including alternative order book display methods, rate comparisons, market depth analysis, and more.

User Interface ?️

While we've pushed a minor GUI fix with regards to QR code, we've continued work on BasicSwap's larger user interface update coming up soon, although time on that end has been shared with building the aforementioned data broadcasting system.

As such, the upcoming GUI updates are still work-in-progress but should be released shortly.

Integration Layer ?

This week, we've continued R&D with regards to messaging protocols in the context of a more portable version of BasicSwap (via the integration layer). We're currently exploring tapping directly into the SMSG network, without requiring a local SMSG node, which would provide the ability to use SMSG without running a Particl node on portable (mobile) devices.

While possible, we are currently testing what sort of performance using such a setup would result in, and if realistically usable, will likely end up being how portable versions of BasicSwap allow peers to communicate swap data with each other and access the DEX's order book (with alternative messaging layers being implemented as a secondary priority).

Additionally, we have begun research and early work into converting some of BasicSwap's components into C++, a requirement to allow for portable versions of BasicSwap that include adaptor signature atomic swaps and not just HTLC ones. Work on that end is likely to take a couple of weeks.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

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Learn all the details about the Particl team’s fifth funding request from the Treasury Fund.

Particl Development Progress Report (16-08-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:34:54 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

Particl Team Proposal #5

Team Funding Proposal #5

Earlier this week, we published our fifth community funding proposal which aims to finance the ongoing operations of current Particl and BasicSwap contributors, as well as cover network-related expenses.

You can review the proposal in detail on the CCS platform, or for a more detailed overview, read the associated blog post on Particl News which provides additional context and information.

If you have questions, comments, or feedback regarding the proposal, feel free to discuss it within the community channels or leave a direct comment on the CCS proposal page (https://github.com/particl/ccs-proposals/pull/24).

Particl Marketplace Update ?

Upon completion of this merger, our next step will be to connect the new moderation system to the marketplace itself, ensuring that nodes properly broadcast their votes when they need to and that they're applied to the relevant listings.

BasicSwap ?

User Interface ?️

We've unfortunately hit some delays pushing the fixes we wanted to over the week as our front-end developer has been mostly unavailable due to health reasons. For this reason, the GUI-related section of this progress report remains the same as it was last week.

That means we're still gearing up to push a minor update in the next couple of days that will fix a few bugs and include a few improvements, notably to the display of QR codes in some cases.

Furthermore, we're hoping for a release of the larger GUI update we've been working on for the past few weeks somewhere next week, if all goes well.

This larger update will soon be available on GitHub and, as always, and you'll be able to test the changes before they go live by switching to the dev branch. The smaller update, however, will be available directly from the master branch.

Integration Layer ?

We have continued our investigation into the integration of new, alternative messaging protocols into BasicSwap. This would serve two primary purposes: to facilitate the integration of BasicSwap into third-party applications, which carry their own restrictions, and to provide a backup solution to SMSG in scenarios where scalability becomes an issue, such as during a sudden, significant increase in the number of swaps.

At this time, we are evaluating several options and are also considering standardizing the integration of messaging layers, which could lead to a plugin-like system. This approach would allow users to select their preferred messaging layers in the options, but it is still unclear whether or not that will be the preferable path to follow. While our exploration in this area is ongoing, we have made satisfactory progress in our research and expect to be able to take a decision about it shortly.

Additionally, following discussions with potential partners, we are reviewing sections of the BasicSwap codebase that will likely need to be converted into different programming languages to ensure proper integration of the DEX into these third-party platforms and to leverage their infrastructure (e.g., integrated light node). Although this may involve a substantial amount of work, it is crucial for simplifying future integrations and improving fundamental aspects of the codebase at the same time.

It's important to note that while we do have several individual components required for this integration layer either in place or at various stages of development, we are still in the early phases of this process and haven't yet fully transitioned out of the R&D phase. As such, we may need to refine or iterate these components as we progress.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

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Particl Development Progress Report (09-08-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 19:11:07 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

Particl Marketplace Update ?

We have completed development of a market listing scanner that enables the new, improved moderation system to extract relevant information and feed it into a distributed network of Large Language Model (LLM) for moderation purposes.

Our current focus is now on integrating the two systems — the market scanner and the LLM-powered moderation tool. Once this integration is complete, we will be ready to deploy the new system.

It's important to note that the new moderation tool is entirely optional; no user will be required to run it nor will it come pre-packaged with or enabled-by-default in Particl Core. Additionally, moderation policies are fully customizable and are set by the individual user running an instance of this system. These policies are defined using natural language, thus allowing for a very intuitive setup.

We want to emphasize that our team does not, and will not, enforce specific moderation policies or maintain a ban list. Decentralization is a fundamental principle in everything we do at Particl, and we are committed to upholding this value.

BasicSwap ?

User Interface ?️

We're gearing up to push a minor update in the next day or two that will fix a few bugs and include a few improvements, notably to the display of QR codes in some cases.

Futhermore, we're hoping for a release of the larger GUI update we've been working on for the past few weeks somewhere next week, if all goes well.

Integration Layer ?

We're currently exploring a new, alternative messaging protocol for the purpose of integrating BasicSwap into third-party applications more easily as well as to provide a fallback solution to SMSG in cases where it wouldn't scale enough (e.g., a sudden massive spike in the number of swaps).

This research is part of our ongoing efforts in building BasicSwap's integration layer, which is the next major milestone for the DEX and the Particl ecosystem as a whole.

In the interest of deploying integratable BasicSwap-powered solutions to partners more quickly, we are considering a phased approach. For instance, this strategy may involve initially enabling UTXO <> UTXO swaps using HTLC ("Secret Hash") atomic swaps, followed by a gradual implementation of the broader range of features and capabilities offered by BasicSwap over time.

It's important to note that, while we do have individual components required for this integration layer either in place or at various stages of development, we are still in the early phases of this process. We have not yet fully transitioned out of the R&D phase, and so, we may end up iterating these components as we progress.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

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Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

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Particl Development Progress Report (02-08-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 02:17:35 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

Particl Marketplace Update ?

We're currently working on a marketplace message scanner to extract the relevant information that needs to be analyzed by the LLM-powered moderation script. This is our current focus as the portion of the work relating to the LLM logic is now complete and awaiting the delivery of the scanner.

Once completed, the next step will be to merge it with the marketplace-related component of the system, and then test it extensively before release.

BasicSwap ?

User Interface ?️

We've continued with work on improvements to the user interface, including an improvement to the rate system and how coin prices are fetched. The upcoming update will also contain a full redesign of the new offer page, a redesign of the current "swaps in progress" page, a new index page, as well as the inclusion of better defined "terms and conditions" (taken from BasicSwap's website here) that the users will have to accept after setting up BasicSwap for the first time.

Additionally, we're working on a series of general changes and improvements to the codebase, such as a more distributed API key management system.

These updates will soon be available on GitHub and, as always, you'll be able to test these changes before they go live by switching to the dev branch.

Integration Layer ?

Since coming back from the 2024 Litecoin Summit, we've started designing the integration layer that will make it possible to integrate swap capabilities into third-party applications or on the web.

While actual coding hasn't officially started, we expect to begin within a few days as we iron out the last few details. This item is the next major milestone for BasicSwap and will dramatically improve its user experience by making it more intuitive and easy to use via leverage of third-party applications such as already-established crypto wallets or fully integrated web platforms.

As always, we're designing this integration layer in such a way that will preserve decentralization and privacy as much as possible, as per the usual ethos that comes with BasicSwap and Particl.

Additionally, working on this integration layer will carry the additional benefit of completing several milestones identified in community contributor Ofrnxmr's proposal here.

Particl and BasicSwap Media ?

Privacy Roundtable ?️

Don't miss our upcoming Privacy Roundtable on X Spaces with our friend from PIVX and Firo this coming 5th of August at 9:00 AM EST as we discuss Zcash funding operations and improvements, among other topics!

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

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Release BasicSwap (BSX) Installer v3.1.0-PRE-WIN · gerlofvanek/basicswap-installation-GUI

Particl Development Progress Report (26-07-2024)

cryptoguard — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 02:41:31 GMT

As the team gets back from Nashville after attending the 2024 edition of the Litecoin Summit, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

Particl Marketplace Update ?

Once completed, the next step will be to merge it with the marketplace-related component of the system, and then test it extensively before release.

BasicSwap ?

User Interface ?️

We've continued with work on improvements to the user interface, including an improvement to the rate system and how coin prices are fetched.

These updates will soon be available on GitHub and, as always, you'll be able to test these changes before they go live by switching to the dev branch.

Windows Setup Wizard v3.1 Pre-Released ?‍♂️

BasicSwap (BSX) Installer v3.1.0 PRE-RELEASE FOR TESTING.CHANGELOG: Added Wownero.Rewrite/Refactored the Powershell scripts.Removed protobuff.Fixed stuck 70% with dependencies.Fixed GPG bug....

GitHubgerlofvanek

Also this week, we've pushed an update to the V3 version of the GUI Windows setup wizard, which fixes a couple of issues encountered by users.

Here's the changelog for the 3.1 version:

Fixed GPG bug
Added additional extra error checks
Disabled DASH/PIVX for now until fix applied
Fixed .bat files

BasicSwap at the Litecoin Summit ?️

Dr. Kap, Cryptoguard, and other BasicSwap contributors met in Nashville for the 2024 edition of the Litecoin Summit in which Dr. Kap gave a presentation on BasicSwap and the upcoming MWEB swap compatibility.

The event was a resounding success, both for the Litecoin Foundation for hosting such a stellar event, but also for BasicSwap. We're currently exploring different potential collaborations with a variety of projects we've met and will be pursuing additional leads in the days to come. We will keep you up-to-date once these concretize.

In the meantime, if you didn't get the chance to catch Dr. Kap live, you can watch his presentation in the embedded media player right below at the 04:05:08 timestamp. We also recommend skimming through the entire content for both days of the Summit as there have been several high quality talks that you're likely to find interesting.

Finally, we'd love to thank the Litecoin Foundation for putting up such an incredible event and for having invited BasicSwap and Particl to the Summit. We look forward for what's to come!

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

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Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

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Release BasicSwap (BSX) Installer v3.0.0-PRE-WIN · gerlofvanek/basicswap-installation-GUI

Particl Development Progress Report (19-07-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 20:04:25 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

Particl Marketplace Update ?

Once completed, the next step will be to merge it with the marketplace-related component of the system, and then test it extensively before release.

BasicSwap ?

User Interface ?️

We've continued with work on improvements to the user interface, including an improvement to the rate system and how coin prices are fetched.

These updates will soon be available on GitHub and, as always, you'll be able to test these changes before they go live by switching to the dev branch.

Windows Setup Wizard v3 Pre-Released ?‍♂️

BasicSwap (BSX) Installer v3.0.0 PRE-RELEASE FOR TESTING.CHANGELOG: Added Wownero.Rewrite/Refactored the Powershell scripts.Refactored the PowerShell script for improved functionality.Removed ...

GitHubgerlofvanek

We've pre-released the v3 version of the installer for Windows, which fixes the following issues:

Added Wownero
Added Decred, but the integration is still in progress
Rewrite/Refactored the Powershell scripts
Removed protobuf
Fixed an error that would cause the installer to be stuck at 70% due to dependencies

We invite you to test out the installer and let us know if you encounter any issue. Note that we're still working on the following items which will be included in the full release:

Complete Decred integration (dcrwallet requires the password to be entered at the first startup when encrypted. To install Decred now, use basicswap-run with --startonlycoin=decred and the WALLET_ENCRYPTION_PWD environment var set for the initial sync. $env:WALLET_ENCRYPTION_PWD = YOURBSXPASSWORD. In the next update, a .bat file will be included for running Decred the first time
Finish up the ability to upgrade coins within the installer
Set WALLET_ENCRYPTION_PWD in the installer's GUI

Dr. Kap and BasicSwap Presenting at the Litecoin Summit ?️

Speakers

Dr. Kap is going to give a talk on BasicSwap at this year's edition of the Litecoin Summit in light of the addition of MWEB balances (and soon, MWEB swaps) on BasicSwap.

If you're in or around Nashville on the 24th or 25th of July, be sure to stop by and come say hello!

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

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Particl Development Progress Report (12-07-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 17:34:25 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

Particl Marketplace Update ?

We've made progress on developing the decentralized, LLM-powered moderation tool for the marketplace, however, we've met a roadblock related to its interaction with the Partyman cold staking application.

As such, we're instead looking at building a standalone moderation script that could run alongside Particl Core (or Partyman). This would not only ease the moderation tool's interaction with the marketplace, but would also make it easier to run it across more types of devices (not exclusively via cold staking nodes running Partyman).

On the LLM side of things, we've made very good progress so much that the LLM-related logic is now nearly complete. The next step will be to merge it with the marketplace-related component of the system, and then test it extensively before release.

BasicSwap ?

User Interface ?️

We've continued with work on improvements to the user interface, including an improvement to the rate system and how coin prices are fetched.

These updates will soon be available on GitHub and, as always, you'll be able to test these changes before they go live by switching to the dev branch.

Windows Setup Wizard v3 ?‍♂️

We've devoted some of our time to work on changes for the upcoming v3 version of the BasicSwap Windows installer. These changes will resolve the majority of lingering issues, notably around permissions, and streamline the processes of upgrading, adding or removing coins.

Particl and BasicSwap Media ?

This morning, we joined with our friends from PIVX and Firo for an episode of the Privacy Roundtable in which we discussed the privacy coin landscape and what makes them indeed private (or not so much so).

In case you missed it, you can play the recording back by following the link below.

X Space link: https://x.com/firoorg/status/1810363599677960257

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Particl Development Progress Report (05-07-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 23:48:01 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

Particl Marketplace Update ?

We've made significant progress on developing the decentralized, LLM-powered moderation tool for the marketplace. Currently, we have two developers assigned to the task: one focusing on the LLM component and the other on marketplace-related adjustments.

We understand that the community has questions about the system's design and whether it will maintain the marketplace's decentralized and private ethos. While we plan to release an in-depth blog post explaining all details before the system's launch, we'd like to provide some additional information now.

Decentralized Marketplace Moderation v0.2

It's important to understand that the current system will remain in place. Even with upcoming changes, it will still be possible to manually upvote and downvote listings directly in the application.

When first released, this system was announced as v0.1, with future iterations planned. Effective moderation of a decentralized system without third-party bias is challenging, and what we're working on is essentially v0.2 of that system.

This new version will use the same downvote/upvote mechanism where listings are removed from the marketplace's interface once they reach a negative threshold, but with more automation, resulting in a much improved user experience.

Pro-Active Moderation

The updated system will run on staking nodes, and the Partyman cold staking application will likely include a script to guide users through enabling the system, setting moderation policies and rules, and consulting moderation history.

When enabled, the system will scan the marketplace and extract individual listing titles and descriptions, which will be processed through a decentralized LLM network to test against the user's moderation policies.

This improved version will ensure more effective and proactive marketplace moderation while reducing reliance on manual user interaction.

From an end-user perspective, more effective, automated content moderation will reduce encounters with undesirable listings before delisting them, benefiting marketplace adoption and directly addressing a theoretical attack vector.

Absolute Decentralization

We've noted concerns about the new system's level of decentralization and whether users will need to create accounts with AI service providers or run resource-intensive open-source models locally.

Rest assured, our innovative solution requires neither accounts nor local LLM instances. It utilizes a decentralized network of voluntary GPUs collectively running Llama-based models. Staking nodes will simply send messages to this decentralized LLM network and receive appropriate responses, which will then be processed by the rest of the moderation system.

In other words, decentralization and privacy remain intact, with no compromises caused by the new changes.

Upvoting and Downvoting

Once a response is received from the LLM network, the node will use the associated wallet's staking weight to upvote, downvote, or ignore the listing. The marketplace will tally votes for each listing, and if the negative threshold is reached, it will be removed, as per the current system.

Listings can also be upvoted to counterbalance downvotes, and the delisting threshold will be adjusted to account for the expected increased participation rate.

Upcoming Blog Post

We'll publish a detailed blog post shortly before releasing this new version of the moderation system, including diagrams, in-depth information, and usage guides.

We're confident this new system will improve the user experience by reducing the moderation burden on end users while also improving efficiency.

Disabling of Public Markets and Storefronts

We've also noticed concerns regarding a specific commit made in June to Particl Marketplace that would disable public markets and storefronts.

This commit was initially pushed as a proactive measure to prevent potential abuse of Particl Marketplace in case we couldn't rapidly improve the moderation system.

However, it's important to note that this commit has not yet been included in any release and, given our satisfactory progress on the new version of the moderation system, it now appears that implementing it will not be necessary.

Particl Core ?

Core Codebase Maintenance ?️

Particl Core integration/staging tree. Contribute to tecnovert/particl-core development by creating an account on GitHub.

Litecoin Summit 2024 Nashville

As always, we consistently stay up-to-date with Bitcoin's latest version by regularly incorporating upstream updates into Particl Core. You can monitor these changes by visiting this link.

BasicSwap ?

User Interface ?️

Similarly to last week, we've been working on several minor fixes and improvements to the user interface. These updates will soon be available on GitHub and, as always, you'll be able to test these changes before they go live by switching to the dev branch.

Windows Setup Wizard v3 ?‍♂️

We've devoted some of our time to work on changes for the upcoming v3 version of the BasicSwap Windows installer. These updates are designed to resolve the majority of lingering issues, notably around permissions, and streamline the processes of upgrading, adding or removing coins.

Dr. Kap and BasicSwap Presenting at the Litecoin Summit ?️

Litecoin Foundation proudly presents the 4th annual Litecoin Summit at Margaritaville Hotel Nashville! Tickets now available.

Dr. Kap is going to give a talk on BasicSwap at this year's edition of the Litecoin Summit in light of the addition of MWEB balances (and soon, MWEB swaps) on BasicSwap.

If you're in or around Nashville on the 24th or 25th of July, be sure to stop by and come say hello!

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Wownero Now Available on BasicSwap DEX

cryptoguard — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:11:20 GMT

We're happy to announce that Wownero is now available on BasicSwap and can now be swapped, on mainnet, against most other available cryptocurrencies on the DEX.

Note: Because Wownero is a "non-programmable" cryptocurrency, it cannot yet be swapped against other non-programmable cryptocurrencies like Monero.

Wownero's integration (code): https://github.com/basicswap/basicswap/commit/ee2f462ee9843d80377de420a48e773b9aa4be29

Get Started

Activate Wownero

To begin swapping Wownero on BasicSwap, you must first activate the cryptocurrency on your local device. To do so, follow the instructions provided on the Github here or on the dedicated Particl Academy page here.

If you're installing BasicSwap for the first time, you can activate Wownero as part of the default installation process by either adding Wownero to the --withcoins= argument or by selecting it if you're using one of the automated installers (.exe installer on Windows or automated installation bash scripts).

Sync it Up!

After activation, launch BasicSwap and check the Wallets page to confirm your Wownero node is set up correctly. You may need to click the Refresh button for your wallet to appear.

The Wownero tile on the Wallets page shows a progress bar indicating your blockchain sync status. Note that 100% synchronization is required to view Wownero offers on the order book.

Begin Swapping

Once fully synced, you can begin swapping Wownero with other cryptocurrencies and place offers on the order book.

To guide you through the various processes, we've prepared a series of tutorial videos that show you the majority of the DEX's features. To consult them, head over to this playlist on Particl's official Youtube page.

Learn More

If you're only starting your BasicSwap journey, then congratulations for taking the proper steps in protecting your funds and taking control of your financial life!

There are various resources scattered online that will help you take your first steps and get the best out of BasicSwap. Here are some that may be helpful:

BasicSwap on Github
BasicSwap blog with in-depth articles
BasicSwap Youtube playlist
BasicSwap on the Particl Academy
BasicSwap talks at Monerokon (last year, this year)
BasicSwap on X
BasicSwap channel on Element (troubleshooting, user support, etc)
BasicSwap "terms and conditions"

Thanks to Contributor Ofrnxmr

This integration was made possible thanks to community contributor Ofrnxmr, who's done exceptional work for the past few months not only integrating Wownero into BasicSwap, but also in helping to improve the codebase and assisting with the community in various ways.

The growing support for BasicSwap among open-source contributors is a positive development for the preservation of our collective digital sovereignty. It contributes massively to making cryptocurrencies safer and more resilient as we move forward.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Ofrnxmr and all other contributors who, just like hime, help make BasicSwap a reality every day.

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Particl Development Progress Report (28-06-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 20:12:04 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

Particl Marketplace Update ?

We have finalized the design of our new automated marketplace moderation tool, powered by LLM technology, and development is set to begin next week.

We are thrilled to once again be at the forefront of decentralized applications, contributing to the field's progress with an innovative solution that harnesses the unique synergy between AI and blockchain technologies without compromising on decentralization.

As we progress with its development, we will publish a detailed blog post explaining the technical aspects of this moderation system's design. The post will also provide step-by-step instructions on how to deploy the tool on your staking node using Partyman.

Particl Core ?

Core Codebase Maintenance ?️

Particl Core integration/staging tree. Contribute to tecnovert/particl-core development by creating an account on GitHub.

ofrnxmr feat. BasicSwapDEX - take over the world pt 2 (!457) · Merge requests · monero-project / CCS Proposals · GitLab

As always, we consistently stay up-to-date with Bitcoin's latest version by regularly incorporating upstream updates into Particl Core. You can monitor these changes by visiting this link.

BasicSwap ?

In the wake of our recent integrations of Decred and Wownero on BasicSwap, we're now evaluating our next steps to determine our primary development focus areas.

For a general overview of the items under consideration, you can refer to Ofrnxmr's Monero CCS proposal, which outlines many upcoming development items.

Welcome ladies and gentleman, kids and pets. Lets skip the intro. BasicSwapDEX is, as far as i know, Moneros’s only Bidirectional Atomic swap service,...

GitLab

User Interface ?️

We've been working on several minor fixes and improvements to the user interface, as is customary for our development process. These updates will soon be available on GitHub and, as always, you'll be able to test these changes before they go live by switching to the dev branch.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Decred Now Available on BasicSwap DEX

cryptoguard — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:45:05 GMT

We're happy to announce that Decred is now available on BasicSwap and can now be swapped, on mainnet, against all other available cryptocurrencies on the DEX, including the hyper-private Monero.

Decred's integration (code): https://github.com/basicswap/basicswap/commits/decred

Get Started

Activate Decred

To begin swapping Decred on BasicSwap, you must first activate the cryptocurrency on your local device. To do so, follow the instructions provided on the Github here or on the dedicated Particl Academy page here.

If you're installing BasicSwap for the first time, you can activate Decred as part of the default installation process by either adding Decred to the --withcoins= argument or by selecting it if you're using one of the automated installers (.exe installer on Windows or automated installation bash scripts).

Sync it Up!

After activation, launch BasicSwap and check the Wallets page to confirm your Decred node is set up correctly. You may need to click the Refresh button for your wallet to appear.

The Decred tile on the Wallets page shows a progress bar indicating your blockchain sync status. Note that 100% synchronization is required to view Decred swap offers from other users on the order book.

Begin Swapping

Once fully synced, you can begin swapping Decred with other cryptocurrencies and place offers on the order book.

Learn More

If you're only starting your BasicSwap journey, then congratulations for taking the proper steps in protecting your funds and taking control of your financial life!

There are various resources scattered online that will help you take your first steps and get the best out of BasicSwap. Here are some that may be helpful:

BasicSwap on Github
BasicSwap blog with in-depth articles
BasicSwap Youtube playlist
BasicSwap on the Particl Academy
BasicSwap talks at Monerokon (last year, this year)
BasicSwap on X
BasicSwap channel on Element (troubleshooting, user support, etc)
BasicSwap "terms and conditions"

Thanks to the Community

This integration was made possible thanks to the Decred community's strong support, including donations to BasicSwap developers and contributors.

The growing support for BasicSwap and other true DEXs within the space is a positive development for the preservation of our collective digital sovereignty. It contributes massively to making cryptocurrencies safer and more resilient as we move forward.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Decred community and all supporters who help make BasicSwap a reality every day.

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

BasicSwap DEX Update Guide — Particl Academy latest documentation

Mandatory Firo Core Update

cryptoguard — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 17:34:41 GMT

Last week, Firo pushed a consensus-changing core update on mainnet that isn't backward compatible.

As such, this new core update is now available to BasicSwap users, and you must update your node as soon as possible if you've enabled the coin on your local instance.

Firo release: https://github.com/firoorg/firo/releases/tag/v0.14.13.3

Update Coin Cores on BasicSwap

Learn how to update your BasicSwap instance.

To update coin cores on BasicSwap DEX, simply follow the instructions available here on the Particl Academy.

Shutdown BasicSwap properly and stop the Docker image.
From the basicswap folder, type the git pull command.
Type the relevant update command, depending whether you're running BasicSwap with or without Docker.

If you run BasicSwap on Linux without Docker, you can easily upgrade coin cores to their most recent version by running the community-built upgrade script available here (bsx-upgradecoins).

Alternatively, you can follow the tutorial video available on our Youtube channel here if you're running the Docker version of BasicSwap.

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Particl Development Progress Report (21-06-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 21:04:18 GMT

Particl Marketplace Update ?

We're making some changes to Particl Marketplace in preparation for a better, more proactive, yet equally decentralized content moderation system powered by a decentralized LLM system.

This innovative approach stands at the intersection of blockchain and emerging LLM technology, and while it requires additional R&D before finalization, it shows great promise. We're confident this new system will significantly improve the current moderation process, improving both its effectiveness but also the general user experience.

Before the new moderation system is fully implemented, you can expect a Particl Desktop update featuring the necessary preparatory changes to drop. We'll keep you informed on the progress and provide more detailed information in a dedicated blog post once the system is nearly ready.

Particl Core ?

Core Codebase Maintenance ?️

Particl Core integration/staging tree. Contribute to tecnovert/particl-core development by creating an account on GitHub.

Release Firo v0.14.13.3 · firoorg/firo

As always, we consistently stay up-to-date with Bitcoin's latest version by regularly incorporating upstream updates into Particl Core. You can monitor these changes by visiting this link.

BasicSwap ?

New Mandatory Firo Update ?

INSTRUCTIONSThis is a mandatory release due to the change of transaction relay size limit in #1457 to ensure proper handling and relaying of these transactions.This release increases the maximum ...

GitHubfiroorg

A few days ago, Firo pushed a new mandatory update that introduces changes to the transaction relay size limit to ensure proper handling and relaying of these transactions.

This release increases the maximum transaction relay size, adds new RPCs for Spark light wallet support, includes various optimizations to Spark and adding simplified sending to EX-addresses in the UI.

If you've enable Firo on BasicSwap, you must update your core wallet as soon as possible. Follow the instructions here to learn how to do it, or if you've installed BasicSwap using Ofrnxmr's bash scripts, you can simply run the upgrade script here.

Large Codebase Update is Live ✅

Commits · basicswap/basicswap

Basic Atomic Swap Proof of Concept. Contribute to basicswap/basicswap development by creating an account on GitHub.

BasicSwap DEX at Monerokon 2024

We've pushed a rather larger update to BasicSwap DEX's master branch this week, which includes 7,246 new lines of code added and 2,502 ones that have been removed. This excludes any work involved with adding or removing dependencies, which would bring this update to 32,695 lines added and 2,502 deletions should these be included in the calculation.

This significant update, which is the result of a couple of weeks of hard work from various contributors, significantly improves the codebase on a multitude of fronts at the same time.

Here is, with no particular sorting logic, a list of most of what's new (click on the numbers for their associated commits):

Use subaddr_indices_all to improve sweep_all for Monero (1)
Remove unused travis-ci config from tests (1)
Add local smsg addresses if missing (1)
Fix lockup function when bids timeout/expire (1)
Check for shutdown in block scanning loop (1)
Fix reloading Decred bids (1)
Reduce Decred log level and consider wallet blocks for verifying progress (1)
Allow Decred wallets to be derived from from the legacy extkey (1)
Fix a Decred-related issue with addcoin (1)
Build a workaround to run Decred cores on Windows (1)
Add shortcut to genesis in getWalletRestoreHeight for Decred (1)
Fix Monero's start height not being set (1)
Directly include mnemonic-related dependencies (1)
Refactor to make db mutex non-recursive (1)
Remove the use of protobuf (1)
Add a simple encoder and decoder (protobuf alternative) (1)
Increase the value by which the amount can be adjusted to match swap rates (1)
Prevent cores from starting for unknown or unrecognized coins (1)
Add disableall option to the smsgaddresses command and ensure used addresses are active (1)
Set offer min_bid_amount from offer template min_swap_ammount (1)
Update guix's packed version (1)
Update Github URLs following repository migration (1)
Fix a variety of Wownero integration related issues (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

This update also includes a wide variety of GUI-related improvements and fixes.

(GUI) Various fixes to the "Wallets" page (1, 2)
(GUI) Improvements to how swap rates are displayed (1, 2, 3)
(GUI) Fix warning/alert messages on unlock / offer templates (1)
(GUI) Add change/set your password in header nav (1)
(GUI) Improve the RPC page (1)
(GUI) Improve RPC page usability for Decred specifically (1)
(GUI) Fix setAmount (1)
(GUI) Console debug for sweep_all (1)
(GUI) Fix revoke button showing on revoked offers (1)
(GUI) Add more info view for Decred HTLC (Secret Hash) bids (1)
(GUI) A wide variety of general small tweaks and improvements (1)

Decred Integration ?

The aforementioned update also introduces Decred on the master branch. That means you can now swap Decred with all available cryptocurrencies on BasicSwap, which coincidently marks the completion of its integration within the DEX.

We'd like to extend our thanks to the Decred community for supporting BasicSwap developers with the integration. ?

Note: We will publish, next week on the Particl News blog, a detailed article that officially announces the completion of the integration as well as in-depth information about it.

Wownero Integration ? ?️

This update also introduces Wownero on the master branch. Similarly to Monero, Wownero cannot be swapped using regular HTLC (Secret Hash) based swaps, but can be swapped using adaptor signature swaps.

Just like Decred, this update marks the completion of the Wownero integration into BasicSwap. As such, we'd like to extend our thanks to Ofrnxmr for completing the vast majority of the work that has gone into making this possible! ?

Note: We will publish, next week on the Particl News blog, a detailed article that officially announces the completion of the integration as well as in-depth information about it.

Particl and BasicSwap Media ?

Watch this year’s BasicSwap talk at Monerokon 2024.

One of BasicSwap's presentation at this year's edition of Monerokon has been published by the organizers of the conference on their Youtube channel.

So if you've missed the talk as it was streamed live, or if you want to watch it once more, you can now do so by following the link above or using the embedded media player below.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

BasicSwap DEX at Monerokon 2024

cryptoguard — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:56:34 GMT

Last week, BasicSwap DEX was prominently featured at this year's edition of Monerokon, in Pragues. Throughout the weekend, two BasicSwap-related presentations were given. The first was a workshop on setting up, using, and maximizing the benefits of the DEX, while the second focused on the underlying technology, specifically the decentralized SecureMessaging (SMSG) data and messaging network.

If you missed the live stream, you can watch the presentation on Monerokon's YouTube channel here or via the embedded media player below.

For more information about BasicSwap, head over to this page of the Particl Academy or this page of the BasicSwapDEX.com website.

If you're curious about the SMSG network and want to learn how it provides DEX functionalities without central points of failure or smart-contracts, then this page is where you want to go.

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Particl Development Progress Report (14-06-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:13:21 GMT

Particl Marketplace Update ?

We're making some changes to Particl Marketplace in preparation for a better, more proactive, yet equally decentralized content moderation system powered by a decentralized LLM system.

Particl Core ?

Core Codebase Maintenance ?️

Particl Core integration/staging tree. Contribute to tecnovert/particl-core development by creating an account on GitHub.

GitHub - basicswap/basicswap: Basic Atomic Swap Proof of Concept

As always, we consistently stay up-to-date with Bitcoin's latest version by regularly incorporating upstream updates into Particl Core. You can monitor these changes by visiting this link.

BasicSwap ?

Migrating the Repository ↪️

Basic Atomic Swap Proof of Concept. Contribute to basicswap/basicswap development by creating an account on GitHub.

We've migrated the BasicSwap repository from https://github.com/tecnovert/basicswap to https://github.com/basicswap/basicswap.

As such, there are a couple of things you need to be aware of.

First, if you want to make a fresh install of BasicSwap, the repository is now https://github.com/basicswap/basicswap. This is now the active BasicSwap repository and is where future updates from contributors will be pushed to.

However, if you've already installed BasicSwap on a device, you need to point to the new repository location to apply future updates to your instance.

If you're on the master branch, type the following commands in the terminal of your BasicSwap node:

git remote set-url origin https://github.com/basicswap/basicswap.git
git pull

If you're running the dev branch, type the following commands in the terminal of your BasicSwap node:

git remote set-url origin https://github.com/basicswap/basicswap.git
git checkout dev
git reset --hard HEAD~45
git pull

Decred Integration ✅

We've continued testing Decred's integration this week and encountered a couple of issues, which we've been fixing along the way (Github). We're still in the process of testing things out but are confident the integration will be finalized in the coming days.

Wownero Integration ✅

We've also been testing the Wownero integration done by Ofrnxmr and haven't encountered issues so far. We will continue testing in the next couple of days and adding fixes in should it be required.

Testing New Coins ?

Both Decred and Wownero are available on the dev branch on Github. If you would like to test these new coin integrations before they makes their way into the master branch, you can change your active BasicSwap branch to the dev branch (using git checkout dev) and update BasicSwap as you would typically do for a regular update.

If you come across any issue or bug with the either coin, please let us know so that we can rectify it before pushing the changes to the master branch.

Miscellaneous ⚙️

We've also worked on these general fixes/improvements to the codebase.

Remove protobuf entirely and encode encode/decode the binary format directly instead.
guix: Update packed version.
Hide "Wallet has no active account, please view the readme." when running particl-bench

New Particl Website ✅

We haven't made a lot of progress on the website this week as most of our efforts and time have gone into the new, improved moderation system of the marketplace as well as testing the new coin integrations on BasicSwap.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

Learn more about Particl with these in-depth resources.

Follow the link below to get a list of all other useful Particl-related links you may find helpful.

Particl Development Progress Report (07-06-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:46:50 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

Particl Marketplace Update ?

We're making some changes to Particl Marketplace in preparation for a better, more proactive, yet equally decentralized content moderation system powered by a decentralized LLM system.

Particl Core ?

Core Codebase Maintenance ?️

Particl Core integration/staging tree. Contribute to tecnovert/particl-core development by creating an account on GitHub.

A conference & hackathon in privacy-enhancing technologies and distributed systems

As always, we consistently stay up-to-date with Bitcoin's latest version by regularly incorporating upstream updates into Particl Core. You can monitor these changes by visiting this link.

BasicSwap ?

Decred Integration ✅

We haven't met bugs or issues with the Decred integration this week, which signals that it will be ready to be pushed to the master branch imminently.

Wownero Integration ✅

We've been reviewing community contributor Ofrnxmr's integration of Wownero and built a few test cases to ensure that it is integrated without issues.

We're happy to report that Wownero is now mostly functional on BasicSwap and that, like Decred, we'd like to give it a few more days of testing before pushing to the master branch.

Testing New Coins ?

Both Decred and Wownero are now available on the dev branch on Github. If you would like to test these new coin integrations before they makes their way into the master branch, you can change your active BasicSwap branch to the dev branch (using git checkout dev) and update BasicSwap as you would typically do for a regular update.

If you come across any issue or bug with the either coin, please let us know so that we can rectify it before pushing the changes to the master branch.

Work on New Website Continues ✅

We've continued work on the new Particl.io website which is now the main area of focus for our front-end and designer Crz.

Additionally, we've pushed some changes to BasicSwapDEX.com as well to better communicate its mission and decentralized nature. Notably, an important "Terms and Conditions" page, which explains the architecture of the DEX as well as important considerations, has been added. We highly recommend that you consult it here.

Particl and BasicSwap Media ?

ICYMI: Wednesday Privacy Roundtable ?️

This Wednesday, we joined our friends from PIVX and Firo, as well as John Winter Murphy from Wownero, for an X Spaces in which we've discussed privacy coins, their transition into spendable currencies, and dived deeper into Wownero.

Although we've been hit with technical issues, the recordings are available for you to play back if you've missed the live event. Please note that the space is separated in two segments as we needed to relaunch it following a platform crash.

Part 1: https://x.com/ParticlProject/status/1798337762304872657
Part 2: https://x.com/ParticlProject/status/1798353327023063120

BasicSwap at Monerokon this Weekend ?️

MoneroKon 2024

This year again, BasicSwap will be featured at Monerokon in Pragues. There'll be a workshop on BasicSwap today supplemented by a more formal presentation tomorrow on the main stage.

Just like last year, the presentation will be filmed and should be made available shortly after the event concludes.

If you're in and around Pragues this weekend, make sure to stop by the event and come say hello! You can consult the schedule here.

As always, we thank you immensely for your passion and dedication to Particl and what it's working towards achieving. None of it would be possible without you all!

We wish you a great weekend we'll see you all back on Monday! ?

The Open-Source Revolution

We're on a mission to create a private, independent, and pro-liberty digital economy that is fair and open to all. Learn more about what we do at any of the following links.

Be a part of the movement and join us in the fight for our freedoms by meeting the community and spreading the word far and wide!

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Particl Development Progress Report (31-05-2024)

cryptoguard — Fri, 31 May 2024 16:23:46 GMT

As the week ends, let's take a moment to look back at what we've achieved in the past few days and see what we've got to look forward to in the week to come.

Particl Marketplace Update ?

The full in-depth legal review of Particl and BasicSwap has now concluded and we're working on a series of steps to solidify Particl long-term.

Consequently, the desktop and marketplace-related development has gone towards this objective for the week.

Particl Core ?

Core Codebase Maintenance ?️

Particl Core integration/staging tree. Contribute to tecnovert/particl-core development by creating an account on GitHub.