Status

Status has released the first public beta version of its desktop application, Status Desktop. Users can now download and test the beta release, which combines a secure cryptocurrency wallet, Web3 browser, and private messaging capabilities. However, the company is seeking community assistance to identify and report any remaining bugs before the official public release. Detailed instructions on how to report issues via GitHub are provided on the Status blog.

Status is currently testing various CMOS camera and lens configurations for their upcoming Keycard Pro product. The Keycard Pro utilizes a CMOS camera to scan animated QR codes following the ERC-4527 standard. Status is ensuring the camera can handle these advanced QR codes while maintaining a low cost by selecting the optimal lens specifications like aperture, field of view, and focus distance. An Easter egg is hidden in a video reply, and the first person to find it will be able to claim a Keycard Pro upon the product's launch.

The HashingItOutPod team demonstrates building a DIY Dappnode to run an Ethereum node on a sponsored episode by Dappnode. Viewers can also buy a Dappnode with €75 off using a discount code shared during the episode.

Keycard Pro is not just a software project, but also a complex mechatronic development with design decisions balancing electrical, mechanical, and optical constraints. The project aims to keep costs down, ensure manufacturing feasibility, and comply with regulations. Currently, a full prototype of the device is under construction, with more updates to come.

Status is excited to announce the launch of Keycard v2. All orders will now come with the new orange Keycard v2. Discover more about the enhanced security and transparency of Keycard in the latest blog post.

Signal still requires a phone number for sign up, unlike Status which does not require one.

Status ensures that every Status Community retains full ownership and self-sovereignty over its virtual space through tokenization. Each community is autonomous, self-sufficient, and fully owns its data. Administrative permissions are tokenized, allowing for decentralization and preventing censorship. Community Owners can create, manage, and delegate roles using Community Owner and Token Master tokens, ensuring self-sovereignty for each Status Community.

Status warns users about phishing attempts impersonating the Status website. Users are advised to avoid clicking on URLs from unofficial sources and to double-check URLs before clicking. Status does not request wallet connections on their website or through direct messages on platforms like Twitter or Discord. All official news will be communicated through the Status X account or the official website.

The Status community is discussing NIP-2, which proposes a new feature to easily find and connect with contacts from other communication channels. This feature would allow Status users to discover contacts from platforms like X or their phone address book, and start chatting with them in a private and secure way. While this feature could help bootstrap Status usage and improve user growth, it may reduce privacy to some extent. The community is encouraged to provide feedback and suggestions.

Status has introduced token-gated Community admin sections, allowing community owners to restrict access to certain communities and channels based on specific tokens. This feature grants view-only or view and post permissions. More information can be found at [website]. Status plans to release a blog post in the upcoming weeks to provide further details on this feature.