What's New:
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Updated User Experience: The user interface has been revamped to better reflect the current functionality of the Beam blockchain, providing a more intuitive and user-friendly experience.
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Background Node Synchronization: Seamless transition from remote to local node has been implemented, ensuring uninterrupted synchronization and enhanced network performance.
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Main Screen Features Decentralized Applications: The main screen now prominently features decentralized applications, making them more accessible and user-centric.
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Multiple Network Support: Beam now supports multiple networks, including the mainnet and dappnet, allowing users to explore and interact with a broader range of applications and services.
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Multiple Wallets Management: Users can now create and manage multiple wallets from different seeds, with the ability to switch between them without the need for resynchronization.
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CEX Withdrawal Address (SBBS) on Receive Screen: A dedicated CEX withdrawal address feature has been added to the Receive screen for enhanced transaction convenience.
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Decentralized dApp Store: The introduction of a fully decentralized dApp Store marks a significant step towards greater autonomy and user empowerment in the Beam ecosystem.
Known Limitations:
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CLI Wallet & Laser Beam Channels: Ensure the CLI wallet remains online when using active laser beam channels; it should not be offline for over 24 hours to avoid disruptions.
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Offline Address Usage: Do not offer the same offline address to multiple senders of payments, as this can lead to complications and tracking issues.
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DApp Store - Ubuntu 22+ Issue: Users on Ubuntu 22 and newer versions might experience issues with loading app icons in the DApp Store. This is under investigation.
Points to Mention:
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Atomic Swaps Requirement: For users intending to execute Atomic Swaps with ETH, DAI, WBTC, and USDT, it is necessary to create an account on Infura.
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Public Offline Address Transparency: Be aware that when sending funds to a receiver's Public Offline Address, the sender might deduce when those funds are subsequently used. This transparency aspect is crucial in understanding the privacy dynamics of Beam wallet transactions.