Ghost Core v0.19.2.0
Network, Fixes, and Major Improvements
In this major release we are excited introduce a modified deterministic masternodes system (20k+ “Ghost Veterans”) into Ghost Core based upon the Dash masternode implementation as service nodes. This unique addition to the core will provide Ghost with improved network performance, reliability, and set the stage for further development into public API systems that can utilize Ghost encrypted SMSG message functionality.
This does not affect the existing block reward structure that we set (2 for dev, 4 for stakers, 6 for “Ghost Veterans”). However, this will change the way Ghost Veterans 20k+ earn rewards and the requirements to be included in them. Documentation, similar to our VPS setup guide, will be provided for 20k+ holders on how to start earning rewards will be provided.
- RPC
sendmanyduplicate key fix
Changes made by Particl team did not include checks for duplicate addresses insendmany. Which would result in incorrect amounts being sent to duplicate addresses, pretty severe issues with the rpc command that was patched. (we notified the Particl dev team privately mentioning the issue)
Github Commit - Deterministic masternodes
In the final phases of development with ongoing testing happening now. Planned to release 2–3 weeks.
https://github.com/barrystyle/ghost-core - RPC command
burnadded to burn coins
Github Commit - Cold staking: provide additional status text for
getstakeinfo
Github Commit extkey_testfixes
Github Commit
Github Commit # 2- Update seed nodes
Github Commit - LevelDB updates
Github Commit - CI check updates
Github Commit
Github Commit #2 - minor rebranding
Github Commit - Functional test script updates
Github Commit - Minor updates for staking and qt wallet
Github Commit
Contributors
akshaynexus, barrystyle, reborn1002, JoaoCampos89, gmkaddar, TheQuantumPhysicist
Ghost Desktop Wallet v2.0.8
We want to thank the Ghost community for all the feedback and support you’ve shown! Thanks to all of you we’ve been able to compile a list of bugs, fixes, and suggestions. In v2.0.8 everyone should see all of these issues addressed as we continue to improve our software and really stand on our own as a united Ghost team and community.
- cold staking rewards showing ‘0’, fixed
- show UI while daemon is syncing with network on load
- stealth address validation issue fixed
- public transaction fee wasn’t being shown
- anon tx to stealth bech32 address fix
- hide hot staking when cold staking enabled
- misc updates: test failures, lint issues, tx in/out display, regex fixes, and others
- url link updates
Relevant Github Commits: #82, #76, #79, #73, #71, #75, #74
Contributors
apptreeso, fromif, akshaynexus, reborn1002, JoaoCampos89, gmkaddar, alexcupra
Ghost Core integration into trustwallet/wallet-core library
The current process for Ghost to be added to third party wallets (desktop and mobile) is very difficult and time consuming for their teams. This isn’t how it should be. Companies that want to add Ghost to their wallet should be a very simple process. That is why we’ve taken the steps to integrate with a well adopted cross-blockchain wallet library created by Trust Wallet called wallet-core.
We will be submitting Ghost to wallet-core and potentially list on Trust wallet if they wish to (it would be very easy since the integration would already be complete) along with any and all applications, wallets that utilize this library.
Contributors
akshaynexus, reborn1002, Vision Wallet team
SMSG REST API
SMSG is actually a very interesting concept. It enables sending public and anonymous messages between wallets on the Ghost network. This functionality can then be utilized for many different uses cases such a marketplace for example, a chat application, games, etc.
Despite it’s many use cases there isn’t proper tooling or documentation for developers to build on top of this feature. We have decided to invest time into building a well documented open source JSON web based REST API. This will allow new use cases and ideas from community developers to surge to build into their own applications. In the very near future for the development team will utilize this same technology to build the Ghost Marketplace.
Contributors
fromif, alexcupra, akshaynexus, reborn1002, JoaoCampos89, gmkaddar
New Ghost Website — and Name
Name changed to: “Ghost by John McAfee” — you’re welcome Intel ;)
Website design is 100% complete. Professional, updated, and full of information.
Website development is at 90%, going through final fixes now. I will update this post once it’s live, will be in the next couple days.
Contributors
anonymous designer, apptreeso, reborn1002
GhostX — Atomic Swaps
GhostX is an online atomic swap website that allows you to transfer assets between chains without having to provide any information. Ghost mainnet wallet functionality has been tested and fully working (sending and receiving funds). Atomic swaps between different cryptocurrencies such as ETH, BTC, GHOST, Switch, etc, is currently complete and being testing for a final release.
This is an ongoing development project and more updates will be provided.
Contributors
JoaoCampos89, akshaynexus
Entire Ghost Community — Thank You
Without the community behind Ghost this project would not be where it’s at. Appreciate all of you and thank you for continued support as we grow and build Ghost into the privacy coin we all want it to be. Big plans for the future, new tech, new ideas and getting closer to a fully decentralized project.
BIG THANKS TO:
- Luis_Alfonso28
- TW
- myrules: trustyourself100
- Rusty Shackleford
- Human_dna
- Mario L
- JS
- HardeepSingh
- MrParalleluniverse
- Rebundante
- MattiaBTC
- SkyHODL
- Hill_mx
- XenoXD
AND EVERYONE ELSE 👻
