Development updates

January 03, 2023

:rocket: What’s ahead of us
The plans for the first and second half of the year 2023 extended our roadmap. Be between the first ones to find out what exciting features and milestones are coming to our DEX. Go to wingriders.com >

:zap: Continuous GraphQL integration
As part of the technical improvements, we’ve been working on GraphQL integration resulting in fewer necessary requests and faster loading times. Go to app >

:computer_mouse: More accessible Community portal
The link to our Community improvements portal was added to the app menu, so the users could reach out both from our website and app anytime they want. Go to app >

:nail_care: UX/UI improvements
The pools, which will bring the boosting rewards eligibility based on LPTs deposited on Indigo, have been differentiated with a new significant icon. The height of the graph switcher on the token and pool details pages was adjusted for better readability. Go to pools > Go to tokens >

January 10, 2023

:currency_exchange: Stableswap pools available for testing on preprod
New functionality that makes swapping between two assets of the same value, such as two different USD stablecoins, more efficient, is now available on our preprod. Try this new swapping option on various testing pools for yourself. Go to preprod >

:satellite: Bluetooth connection support for Ledger
The usage of the Ledger wallet is now even easier thanks to new Bluetooth connection support. Go to app >

:family_man_woman_girl_boy: New space to meet other Riders
We expanded the ways for our community to meet us and each other and we created our subreddit. Go to our subreddit >

:nail_care: UX/UI improvements
The button allowing the switch of two tokens being swapped was fixed. The link to our Discord was updated on our website. Go to swap > Go to wingriders.com >

January 20, 2023

:coin: StableSwap Zap-in available for testing on preprod
As an addition to our stableswap solution, an option to provide liquidity for stableswap pools in any token ratio users have in their wallets (including using only one of the tokens in the pool) while saving on fees was added. Try for yourself. Go to preprod >

:ballot_box: DAO voting outburst
Another two key votes have passed, including the first fully community-driven we’re very thankful for, and more proposal discussions have begun. See the voting results >

:arrow_up: Pools sorted by liquidity
The pools section was reordered so the pools with the highest liquidity could be noticed immediately. Go to pools >

:nail_care: UX/UI improvements
TVL graph for newly created pools was changed to display existing data better. Bonus rewards are from now on shown only if you have some. The layout for selecting the granularity of data visible in graphs was fixed. Go to app >

January 27, 2023

:tractor: Stableswap farms available for testing on preprod
The final step that completes the scope of our stableswap pools, stableswap farms, is available for user testing on our preprod. Try them yourself. Go to preprod >

:ballot_box: Result of the 1st fully community-driven voting implemented
In regards to our past FT Royalty Fee DAO voting, the new royalty fee is set to 3%. Together with this change also the FT description was updated. See the voting results > See the changes >

:zap: Next batch of optimized API calls
The pools page was once again sped up. The number of necessary API calls was decreased resulting in faster loading. Go to pools >

:nail_care: UX/UI improvements
The price impact warning is shown in the swap confirmation modal from now on. In case of a token metadata loading issue, the newly added warning will notify the user and request the app’s refresh, so no functionality will be affected by this issue. Go to swap >

February 01, 2023

:rocket: Mainnet release of Stableswap pools
We’re proud to announce that our stableswap feature is live on mainnet with the first stableswap pool and farm DJED/iUSD. Profit from safer swaps as a liquidity provider and trader. Try all the possibilities reaching this milestone brings. Go to pools > Go to swap > Go to farms >

:handshake: User-friendlier experience with Zap-in
The option to turn on/off the auto-balancing function is shown immediately once the user decides to use the Zap-in to make its usage easier and more straightforward. Go to pools >

:framed_picture: New section in the app & website menu
Due to the increased number of our First Rider FT searches, the menu was adjusted to include links both to the FT itself and to the marketplace. Go to app > Go to wingriders.com >

:nail_care: UX/UI improvements
The order of the All farms section was changed, so users can see first those with the highest TVL. The missing base price values for the stableswap pool were added. The calculation of price impact on stableswap pools was fixed. The results of pool searching were ordered by liquidity. Go to app >

February 09, 2023

:zap: Performance optimization
Optimization of the fetching of various data from several different data points across the app was added, resulting in improving the overall speed of the swap and farms sections. Go to swap > Go to farms >

:ballot_box: Voting participation shown per every proposal and voting
The UI of our governance voting was extended to include also voting participation, so users can see if the mandatory threshold will be met also during the voting in progress. Go to voting >

:moneybag: Farming agent ready for the first distribution of rewards for stableswap farms
Every last detail for the successful distribution of the first rewards for stableswap farms was finished and tested on preprod, so everything can be ready for tomorrow.

:nail_care: UX/UI improvements
Hand in hand with the optimization process we improved the experience with the farming section. The APR value was included in the farm preview for the mobile view. The breakdown of rewards gained per past epochs was added to the farm details. Go to farms >

February 17, 2023

:ballot_box: Finalization of DAO rules
As a result of the last voting, all proposed changes have been implemented, including the new collateral for proposal creation and updating the draft of the rules to become the final binding version. See the voting results > Go to proposal creation > Read the rules >

:superhero: De-peg protection for ADA/stablecoin pool
Another feature implemented based on DAO voting protects liquidity providers in case of de-pegging of stablecoins. Go to pools > See the voting results >

:nail_care: UX/UI improvements
Every proposal that’s been already fully implemented got the “Implemented” label in the Voting section. The new format of our changelogs was implemented. Go to app >

February 28, 2023

:tractor: New interface of My farms section
The table was divided into active and past farms as a step towards a smoother experience with this section. From now on, active farms also include those where users can immediately deposit their LPTs and gain rewards. Go to My farms >

:chart_with_upwards_trend: Advanced graphs with analytic tools
As a result of another DAO voting, Trading View tools were integrated into all our charts to help users monitor and analyze the assets’ price movement, TVL, and trading volume within pools to develop trading strategies over time. See the voting results > Go to ADA/WRT pool > Go to WRT token >

:lady_beetle: Important fixes
The issues of loading the wallet balance after swapping correctly and fast were fixed together with the problematic and slow fetching of the amount of LP tokens in the user’s wallet after depositing into farm/voting for a stake pool. Go to app >

:nail_care: UX/UI improvements
The search on the Pools page was sped up. Farm indicators were added to pool detail pages. The refresh button extended the interface of the Voting page, so users could refresh just the list of proposals without the need to refresh the whole page. Go to app >

March 8, 2023

:mirror: Tokens & Pools pages united
From now on, the users can benefit from the consistent design of the tokens and the pools pages. To avoid data overwhelming, pool details were hidden on the list of pools and are shown only on the respective pool details pages. Go to pools > Go to tokens >

:tractor: The first farm with only partners’ rewards
With the first farm rewarding users only with partners’ tokens coming to our DEX, the farming UI and functions like Harvest all or Harvest to Boosting Vault were adjusted accordingly. Go to farms >

:warning: Notification for the new version of the app
To prevent issues caused by using an outdated version of the app, a notification window was added requesting a refresh of the app to guarantee a smooth run.

:nail_care: UX/UI improvements
Option to copy token’s full name was added to the token details page. The style of headlines in the charts on the token and the pool details pages was united. Searching for pools was improved by canceling previously running search function after writing another letter. Go to wrt details > Go to pools >

March 15, 2023

:moneybag: Indigo boosting rewards
The UI and the distribution of the first boosting rewards based on LPTs deposited into Indigo are ready. Check your eligibility in ‘My farms’ and prepare for the first distribution at the end of epoch #399, on March 16 at 21:45 UTC. Go to My farms >

:speaking_head: Discussion about the Discontinuation of v1 farms
Another discussion before submitting the binding data-based DAO proposal has begun, asking whether we should end the eligibility of v1 farms for farming rewards. Let us know what you think. Go to proposal discussion >

:mag: Improved tracking of rewards status during their distribution
The process of tracking the status of farming rewards during their distribution was improved to be prepared for other rare edge cases and to prevent incorrectly distributed rewards in the future.

:nail_care: UX/UI improvements
The loading of user interactions was improved. While harvesting rewards, the confirmation of the action was disabled until the information about Boosting Vault is fetched to avoid the creation of new deposits into Vault instead of managing current ones. Go to Transactions > Go to farms >

March 27, 2023

:ballot_box: Discontinuation of the v1 farms
Based on the community discussion, another binding proposal has been submitted. Participate in the current DAO voting active till April 3, 10:00 UTC, and help shape the future of WingRiders DEX. Every vote counts. Go to voting >

:moneybag: First Indigo boosting rewards successfully distributed
Users eligible for boosting rewards based on their LPTs deposited in the Indigo protocol have started receiving their rewards in their Boosting vaults at the beginning of the epoch #400. The solution for retrospective rewards distribution and its implementation is coming soon.

:tada: CoinMarketCap listing
WingRiders DEX is officially listed on one of the most trusted cryptocurrency market data platforms in the world, CoinMarketCap. Check it out now. Go to CoinMarketCap >

:nail_care: UX/UI improvements
The order of the pool label in the token price graph was switched. Withdrawing of LPTs used for stake pool voting on ADA/iAsset pools is available. Problem with data invalidation after the wallet change was fixed. Go to WRT token details > Go to stake pool voting > Go to app >

April 06, 2023

:new_moon_with_face: Dark mode improvements and new button design
A little cosmetic upgrade consisting of the new color combination and improved button design was implemented for users’ better experience with our DEX, and for another greater update to come. Stay tuned! Go to wingriders.com > Go to app >

:technologist: Open-sourced CAB
We’ve open-sourced CAB, a TypeScript library that helps us build on Cardano, so it can help some other builders on Cardano as well. It supports building and signing transactions, loading wallets, and other common things we stumbled upon when working on our DEX. Go to CAB repository >

:green_circle: Indicator of active DAO voting
To make sure no Rider will miss an active DAO voting, an indicator with the number of active votes the user hasn’t voted for yet was added to the menu.

:nail_care: UX/UI improvements
Hand in hand with the dark mode improvements, the background color used in our graphs was united with the new design, the button design on the pools page was unified, and the small bug with the coloring of the vested installments was fixed.

April 13, 2023

:birthday: Celebration of our 1st birthday :gift:
On April 12, we became 1 year old, which wouldn’t be possible without you, our great Cardano community. Thank you for believing in us, helping us improve, and participating in DAO votes. Enjoy all the gifts we’ve prepared for you and keep on exploring the Cardano universe with us! Read more about our achievements >

:sunny: Light mode available :gift:
As a first gift, we’re bringing some light to these bear market days and adding the light mode version to our app to make it more accessible to a broader audience. Start swapping, farming, and voting in the mode you’ll like the most. Go to app >

:currency_exchange: ADA ↔ USD currency switch :gift:
An option to switch between displaying values in ADA or UDS, a long-awaited addition suggested by the community, stands as a second gift. Set your preferred currency from anywhere in the app. Go to app >

:nail_care: UX/UI improvements
The graphs on pool details pages from now on include also a token price graph. The loading of the app was sped up thanks to improvements in the rendering of the app’s background design. Go to app > Go to ADA/WRT pool >

May 01, 2023

:currency_exchange: Swapping with Pro mode :gift:
Access all essential information and trading tools quickly in one place. Make informed decisions more efficiently and streamline your trading activities. Switch between market and limit orders easily. Go to swap >

:inbox_tray: Possibility to export user’s transactions to a CSV file
An option to download all user’s transactions as a CSV file was integrated. The export covers all user’s interactions with our DEX. Go to transactions >

:ballot_box: Another great achievement of our DAO voting
The number of participants in the last DAO voting to implement a non-custodial smart-contract-based Launchpad reached a 4x bigger value than in all previous votes. Don’t miss other active proposal discussions and upcoming votes, and shape the future of Wingriders DEX. See the voting results >

:nail_care: UX/UI improvements
Elements, such as a scrollbar, in the new light mode were finetuned. The calculation of price impact in the case of limit orders was improved. The process of creating DAO proposals was made more foolproof. Go to app > Go to swap >

May 30, 2023

:calling: WalletConnect integration
As the first DEX on Cardano, we’ve integrated the WalletConnect technology allowing users to connect their wallet via a QR code directly from a mobile app. Try for yourself with Flint Wallet mobile app as the first wallet supporting this technology. Go to app >

:chart_with_upwards_trend: Simple swap charts for everyone
For users not comfortable using the swap Pro mode, simple graphs for all ADA-token pairs were added. Just select the trading pair and UI displays the rest. Go to swap >

:purse: Lace wallet integration
Another wallet users can use to interact with our DEX has been integrated. Find the one that suits you best across the 10 supported options. Go to app >

:nail_care: UX/UI improvements
The pool volume and token price graphs were combined into one for easier tracking of pool activity and its effect on token price. The design of elements on the token and pool details pages and WRT page was fine-tuned. Go to WRT details > Go to ADA/WRT details > Go to swap > Go to WRT > Go to app >

June 28, 2023

:purse: Begin wallet integration
Since the integration of the Begin wallet users can choose between a dozen wallets to connect to our DEX or try connecting via WalletConnect technology using a Flint mobile app. Go to app >

:chart_with_upwards_trend: Sorting on the Pools page
The option to sort data on the Pools page was added. Explore pools with the highest/lowest liquidity or trading volume in the last 24h in one click. Go to pools >

:purse: Yoroi wallet integration
Another wallet users can use to interact with our DEX has been integrated, this time with a Beta flag to make users aware of potential issues while using it. Go to app >

:nail_care: UX/UI improvements
Elements on the Voting section were adjusted for better UX. From now on, the stake pool voting shows the list of all ADA pools by default. Preliminary incorrect warnings on the swap page were removed. Go to voting > Go to stake pool voting > Go to swap > Go to app >

July 19, 2023

:ballot_box: Improved stake pool voting
As a result of the last DAO voting, the voting threshold has been lowered to 15% with the default stake pool being changed to Wingriders stakepool (WRM01). See the voting results > Go to stake pool voting >

:chart_with_upwards_trend: Sorting on the Farms page
From now on, users can sort all active farms by the next epoch rewards. Stay tuned for more sorting options. Go to farms >

:tractor: Indigo double-yield farms
Indigo farms have upgraded to double-yield farms on our platform, boosting yields and simplifying the farming process. Now, you’ll receive both WRT and INDY rewards, along with previous boosting rewards. Go to farms >

:nail_care: UX/UI improvements
The First Rider FT token farming boosting appears in UI only if you have liquidity in an active farm. Go to farms >

September 15, 2023

:rocket: First successful token launch via our Launchpad
The first token has been successfully launched via our Launchpad, FACT tokens were distributed to users based on their contributions, the ADA/FACT liquidity pool was created and interactions with the new pool were enabled. Go to launchpad details > Go to ADA/FACT pool > Go to swap >

:zap: Performance optimization
Fetching of user interactions and pool data was improved, resulting in shorter response time, time to connect wallet, and faster loading of the swap page (both regular and pro mode). Go to swap > Go to app >

:rocket: Launchpad successfully launched
Our non-custodial smart contract-based Launchpad is deployed. Explore the benefits, mechanics, and answers to FAQs in the app. Stay tuned for upcoming launches. Go to launchpad >

:tractor: Boosting improvements
Listening to the community feedback, the APR structure was changed, so users don’t have to lock as much WRT in the Boosting Vault as before. Also, the base APR has been increased before boosting. Go to farms >

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October 09, 2023

:rocket: Launchpad improvements
A more streamlined Launchpad UI showcasing the top 15 contributions and a more holistic view of contribution distribution was implemented. Gain immediate access to key data directly in the UI and make informed evaluations like never before. Go to launchpads > Go to FACT launch details > Go to REWARD launch details >

:timer_clock: Pending requests visible in the app
From now on, users can benefit from seeing all pending requests per pool on the Pools page. The requests are divided into three categories: swap, add liquidity, and remove liquidity. Go to pools >

:ballot_box: Catalyst proposal being funded
Thanks to the Cardano community, our Open-source on-chain DAO governance proposal was funded and will be implemented to empower projects with seamless community governance, enhancing transparency and trust for their projects. Go to proposal details >

:nail_care: UX/UI improvements
An option to filter transactions within the pool by their status was added to the pool details page. Go to ADA/WRT details >

November 03, 2023

:zap: Speed improvements
We’ve worked on optimizing the user experience with various speed improvements. The UI rendering is now faster, queries are more optimized, and navigation between the pages is smoother. Notably, the Farms page now loads approximately 2 seconds faster, making your experience even more efficient. Go to farms >

:chart_with_upwards_trend: Sort Farms and Pools
You have more control over how you view and interact with farms and pools. We’ve added an option to sort the farms by Farm total, My deposit, and APR. Additionally, you can sort the pools by APR, giving you more flexibility in managing your liquidity positions. Go to pools > Go to farms >

:handshake: Community improvements portal
We’ve migrated our community portal to Discourse, enhancing the opportunity for engagement and interaction with the WingRiders community. Join discussions, share feedback, and be part of our growing community. Go to Community improvements portal >

:brick: Blockfrost adapter updated to v0.4.2
Our Blockfrost adapter has been updated to version 0.4.2, bringing new features and addressing bug fixes. We’ve added support for stableswap pools, providing you with more options for your needs. Go to dex-blockfrost-adapter repository >

:nail_care: UX/UI improvements
We’re continuously working on improving your user experience. Total rewards on the farming page now include your gained boosting rewards, offering a more comprehensive view of your earnings. We’ve also made small fixes and improvements to our Launchpad and addressed a bug on the Swap page related to asset flipping. Go to farms > Go to launchpad > Go to swap >

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