This is a new series of blogs where we will share updates from the Hive development community. The content is meeting notes from a virtual developer meeting called the Swarm of Swarms (sticking to the Bee Hive theme). We have been doing this for around 30 weeks, without posting the content on-chain or elsewhere. Starting to broadcast more broadly, I hope everyone can have more visibility into all the Hive project development.
What is Swarm of Swarms?
The Swarm of Swarms is a virtual gathering where blockchain developers building on the Hive network converge to share project updates, insights, and knowledge. This decentralized meet-up brings together a collective of innovators and visionaries from the Hive ecosystem, specifically those developing applications and use cases on the blockchain. As participants join the Swarm, they are exposed to ideas, solutions, and experiences, allowing them to expand their professional networks and gain a deeper understanding of the rapidly evolving Hive ecosystem. Through this virtual convergence, the Swarm of Swarms aims to cultivate a culture of open communication, mutual support, and collective growth among its members.
I send out weekly reminders to the participating development teams, encouraging them to share their progress in Mattermost, the ~Swarm of Swarms channel. Other developers can come and read this channel to learn what other teams are working on. The hope is that the open communication inspires more side conversations and collaborations. đź‘Ź I appreciate the development team leaders who take a few minutes each week to share their latest achievements. There is room for more participation, and the coffee is free.
This Week’s Developer Updates
6 different development teams shared updates this week.
Team Blocktrades (@blocktrades)
- The HAF API node suite is delayed until next week to upgrade and test Docker images on Ubuntu 24.
- Improvements are being made to the Python version of Wax for better compatibility and reliability.
- A custom memory allocator is being added to speed up transaction processing on the Hive network.
- A new beta version of Clive, a CLI wallet, has been released with bug fixes and keychain signing support.
- Various performance enhancements are underway, including faster follow and blacklist functionality in Hivemind and improved search features in Denser.
Team Threespeak Witness (@threespeak + @sagarkothari88)
- TalentLand app: Users can now log in and take a selfie to showcase their personality.
- The app is taking shape, with features like:
- Adding body and tags to profiles
- Publishing posts and content
Team Ecency (@ecency)
• Ecency Mobile: A new version of the Ecency app is being released.
• Ecency Web:
- Bug fixes have been made to improve the app.
- The wallet signup feature is almost ready for testing.
- The updated editor tool (version 2.0) is being tested.
- The app's servers are being moved to a new provider for better performance.
Team Mithril (@open.mithril)
• Nectarflower: Progress has been shared on the full node list of Nectarflower, a project by @nectarflower.
• Hive-Nectar: A Python package for Hive-Nectar has been registered on PyPI, making it easier to use.
• Nectarflower JS: A JavaScript version of the Nectarflower use case has been created and shared.
• Python-Wax Documentation: Work has started on documenting the Python-Wax project, with a draft PR posted for further improvement.
• Backlinker Update: A new feature has been added to the backlinker tool, allowing for more filtering options.
Team Cryptoshots/Keys-Defender (@gaottantacinque)
• Custom JSON Scanner: A lightweight, network-optimized JSON scanner has been published on Crypto Shots GitHub.
• DePin Solution: The team is making progress on a DePin solution, with more updates to come.
Team SpiritSurge (@spiritsurge)
- Implemented onboarding data page for the ValuePlan website.
- The page now shows who onboarded which user in 2024 and on which date.
Teams are invited to opt-in to sharing the post rewards by providing a Hive account. 4 of the 6 teams opted in.
- @spiritsurge - 22%
- @gaottantacinque - 22%
- @open.mithril - 22%
- @sagarkothari88 - 22%
- Rewards remaining for @HiveToday - 12%
p.s. this is a new blog series. Please tell me how to improve this, and please forgive any mistakes. We will iterate!