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Research Data: July 2025

Generated: 2025-12-08 10:33 UTC
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Data Sources & References

GitHub Organizations:

Individual Repositories:

Publications:

  • Blog posts: None during July 2025

Note: Only sources that contributed data are listed above. No activity from aaroncox/vaulta-contracts, jesta.blog, or Medium @greymass during July.

Summary Statistics

  • Greymass: 33 PRs merged across 3 repositories
  • Wharfkit: 1 PR merged, 2 new repositories created
  • New Repositories: 2 created (sealed-messages, wallet-plugin-paycash)
  • Publications: 0 blog posts
  • Top Repositories by Activity:
    • greymass/unicove (18 PRs - Spring 2.0 testnet, Coinbase onramp security, component library integration, UI improvements)
    • greymass/web-authenticator (15 PRs - Design implementation, Ledger support, Ricardian contracts, CSRF protection, sealed messages)
    • greymass/anchor-mobile-android (2 PRs - Detox tests, settings fixes)
    • greymass/unicove-components (1 PR - Warning/destructive color themes)
    • wharfkit/website (1 PR - EOS to VAULTA rebrand)

Greymass Organization

greymass/web-authenticator

Repository: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator
Activity: 15 PRs merged

Strategic Context: Web Authenticator is a no-download web-based non-custodial “cloud wallet” enabling users to create accounts and sign transactions in 1-2 minutes without installations. Following June’s production readiness sprint (14 PRs), July focused on design implementation and feature completions.

Work Summary: July continued Web Authenticator production preparation with 15 PRs implementing professional design across all pages, adding Ledger hardware wallet support, enhancing transaction display with Ricardian contracts, fixing critical authentication issues, and migrating to WharfKit sealed-messages for encrypted communication. CSRF protection improvements and Apple login fixes rounded out the security and authentication work.

PR #55: Reworking add account flow

Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/55
Merged: 2025-07-04

Work Summary: Reworked add account flow to improve user experience and streamline account addition process.

Technical Impact: Better account management UX. Simplified flow reduces confusion when users want to add additional accounts to their wallet.

PR #57: Implementing design on identity request page

Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/57
Merged: 2025-07-09

Work Summary: Implemented professional design for identity request page where dapps request user identity/account information. Screenshots show clean, modern interface.

Technical Impact: Improved first impression for users when dapps request identity. Professional design builds trust and credibility. Important touchpoint in wallet-dapp interaction.

PR #58: Implementing design on import and create account page

Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/58
Merged: 2025-07-18

Work Summary: Comprehensive design implementation across authentication flow including login, signing method selection, import, and account creation pages. PR includes extensive screenshots showing polished interfaces.

Technical Impact: Critical onboarding pages now have professional, cohesive design. Login and account creation are first user interactions - quality design here directly impacts conversion and adoption. Consistent design language across entire onboarding flow.

PR #59: Implementing design on transaction request, sessions and accounts pages

Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/59
Merged: 2025-07-14

Work Summary: Design implementation for core wallet functionality pages including transaction requests, session management, and account overview. Screenshots show refined layouts.

Technical Impact: Transaction request page is primary wallet interaction - users see this every time dapp requests action. Professional design improves trust when reviewing transactions. Session and account pages essential for wallet management.

PR #61: Implementing ledger pages

Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/61
Merged: 2025-07-22

Work Summary: Added Ledger hardware wallet integration pages and workflows. Enables users to connect and use Ledger devices with Web Authenticator.

Technical Impact: Major security feature. Ledger integration allows users to store keys on hardware device while using Web Authenticator interface. Appealing to security-conscious users who want hardware wallet protection. Expands addressable user base beyond cloud-only solution.

PR #66: fix user remains on signing-method page after logging in

Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/66
Merged: 2025-07-22

Work Summary: Fixed navigation bug where users got stuck on signing-method page after successful login instead of proceeding to next step.

Technical Impact: Critical flow fix. Users stuck on page after login creates terrible experience and confusion. Fix ensures smooth progression through authentication flow.

PR #68: Fixing account creation

Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/68
Merged: 2025-07-22

Work Summary: Fixed account creation issues preventing users from successfully creating accounts.

Technical Impact: Critical bug fix. Broken account creation blocks all new user onboarding. Fix essential for Web Authenticator to function as onboarding solution.

PR #70: improve Apple sign-in error reporting

Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/70
Merged: 2025-07-22

Work Summary: Improved error reporting for Apple sign-in failures to help users understand what went wrong.

Technical Impact: Better troubleshooting and user support. Clear error messages help users resolve issues themselves. Reduces support burden and improves Apple login reliability perception.

PR #71: Disabling CSRF check for now

Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/71
Merged: 2025-07-22

Work Summary: Temporarily disabled CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) protection while investigating configuration issues.

Technical Impact: Pragmatic temporary workaround. CSRF protection important security measure but incorrect configuration blocking legitimate usage. Disabling allows functionality while proper configuration determined.

PR #72: Making the DISABLE_CSRF_CHECK value a string

Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/72
Merged: 2025-07-22

Work Summary: Fixed environment variable type handling for CSRF configuration. Converted DISABLE_CSRF_CHECK to string type for proper parsing.

Technical Impact: Configuration fix. Environment variables arrive as strings - proper type handling prevents unexpected behavior. Part of resolving CSRF configuration issues.

PR #73: Fixing apple login

Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/73
Merged: 2025-07-23

Work Summary: Fixed Apple login functionality issues preventing successful authentication via Apple ID.

Technical Impact: Critical authentication fix. Apple login expanded authentication options in June - must work reliably. iOS users expect Apple login as standard option.

PR #74: Add Ricardian Contract and Noop Action checks for transaction display

Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/74
Merged: 2025-07-23

Work Summary: Enhanced transaction display to show Ricardian contracts (human-readable terms) and properly handle noop actions. Screenshots show improved transaction presentation with contract terms displayed inline.

Technical Impact: Significant UX improvement for transaction review. Ricardian contracts show human-readable terms alongside technical transaction data. Noop action handling prevents confusing empty actions from cluttering display. Users better understand what they’re signing.

Technical Details: Closes issue #67. Implements proper Ricardian contract rendering and filters out noop actions that don’t need user attention.

PR #80: Various changes

Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/80
Merged: 2025-07-29

Work Summary: Collection of various improvements and fixes across Web Authenticator.

Technical Impact: Bundled improvements addressing multiple areas. Common practice for grouping related minor fixes and enhancements.

PR #81: Migrate to @wharfkit/sealed-messages

Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/81
Merged: 2025-07-26

Work Summary: Migrated from internal encrypted messaging implementation to WharfKit sealed-messages library. Uses Shamir’s secret sharing for secure message encryption between parties.

Technical Impact: Important security infrastructure improvement. Sealed messages enable encrypted communication between wallet and dapps. Migration to shared library ensures well-tested, maintained implementation. Reduces code duplication. Uses same cryptographic foundation across ecosystem.

Related: Coordinates with creation of wharfkit/sealed-messages repository (created July 26).

PR #82: Replace SvelteKit default CSRF protection with configurable handler

Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/82
Merged: 2025-07-30

Work Summary: Replaced SvelteKit’s default CSRF protection with configurable custom handler. Resolves issues from PRs #71 and #72 by implementing proper CSRF solution.

Technical Impact: Proper CSRF security implementation. Default SvelteKit CSRF protection didn’t fit Web Authenticator’s use case. Custom configurable handler provides necessary protection while supporting Web Authenticator’s authentication flows. Resolves temporary disabling from PR #71.

Technical Context: July represented design implementation and polish month for Web Authenticator with 15 PRs. Professional design rolled out across all major pages (identity, auth, transactions, accounts, sessions). Ledger hardware wallet integration added major security feature. Ricardian contract display improved transaction transparency. CSRF protection properly configured. Apple login fixed. Sealed messages migration consolidated cryptographic messaging. After June’s infrastructure sprint, July focused on user-facing polish and feature completions preparing for launch.

greymass/unicove

Repository: https://github.com/greymass/unicove
Activity: 18 PRs merged

Strategic Context: Unicove is a modern block explorer and web-based wallet interface for Antelope blockchains featuring sentiment voting, multisig support, and seamless onboarding.

Work Summary: July was active month for Unicove with 18 PRs focused on Spring 2.0 testnet integration, Coinbase onramp security improvements, component library refactoring, UI polish with icon tooltips and keyboard navigation, and sitemap for SEO. Translation updates and two release PRs rounded out activity. Spring 2.0 testnet configuration represents preparation for major network upgrade.

PR #499: Configuration for Spring 2.0 Testnet-1

Link: https://github.com/greymass/unicove/pull/499
Merged: 2025-07-01

Work Summary: Added configuration for Spring 2.0 Testnet-1. Enables Unicove to connect to new Spring testnet for testing upcoming Spring features.

Technical Impact: Establishes Unicove support for Spring 2.0 testnet. Critical for testing Spring compatibility before mainnet upgrade. Provides developers with block explorer and wallet interface for testnet development.

Related: First in series of Spring 2.0 testnet PRs.

PR #500: removed broken image

Link: https://github.com/greymass/unicove/pull/500
Merged: 2025-07-02

Work Summary: Fixed broken Vaulta image by reverting to WharfKit CDN version. Dynamic image path wasn’t working correctly.

Technical Impact: Visual fix ensuring proper logo display. Broken images hurt professional appearance. Using CDN-hosted images more reliable than local paths.

PR #502: Disable RentRex for Spring-2-testnet

Link: https://github.com/greymass/unicove/pull/502
Merged: 2025-07-02

Work Summary: Disabled RentRex resource rental feature for Spring 2.0 testnet. Tracked down “Invalid number” error to misconfigured RentRex on testnet.

Technical Impact: Stability fix for testnet. RentRex not properly configured on Spring testnet causing errors. Disabling prevents crashes and errors on testnet. Feature can be re-enabled once properly configured.

Technical Details: Resolved Uncaught (in promise) Error: Invalid number error plaguing testnet usage.

PR #481: Fix keyboard navigation

Link: https://github.com/greymass/unicove/pull/481
Merged: 2025-07-03

Work Summary: Fixed keyboard navigation accessibility issues. Enables proper keyboard-only navigation through UI.

Technical Impact: Critical accessibility improvement. Keyboard navigation essential for accessibility compliance and users who prefer keyboard over mouse. Closes issue #433.

PR #479: Icon tooltips

Link: https://github.com/greymass/unicove/pull/479
Merged: 2025-07-03

Work Summary: Added tooltips to all icon buttons for better discoverability and accessibility. Refactored account switcher to use default button components. Added cursor-pointer to interactive elements.

Technical Impact: Improves usability and accessibility. Icon buttons without labels confusing - tooltips provide context. aria-label attributes improve screen reader experience. Cursor changes provide visual feedback. Component refactoring improves maintainability.

PR #477: refactor: swap outline with outline-variant

Link: https://github.com/greymass/unicove/pull/477
Merged: 2025-07-03

Work Summary: Swapped outline and outline-variant styles. Outline-variant became new default with variant now the higher contrast option.

Technical Impact: Design system refinement. Updating default styles based on usage patterns. Higher contrast variant helps emphasized interactive elements.

PR #494: add sitemap.xml route handler and update redirect logic for XML paths

Link: https://github.com/greymass/unicove/pull/494
Merged: 2025-07-11

Work Summary: Added sitemap.xml route handler for SEO and fixed redirect logic for XML paths. Cleaned up redundant code in hooks.

Technical Impact: SEO improvement. Sitemap helps search engines discover and index Unicove pages. Better search engine visibility drives organic traffic. XML redirect handling prevents conflicts.

PR #465: New Crowdin Translations

Link: https://github.com/greymass/unicove/pull/465
Merged: 2025-07-11

Work Summary: Updated translations from Crowdin translation platform. Automated PR from Crowdin GitHub Action.

Technical Impact: Keeps translations current. Crowdin integration enables community translation contributions. Regular updates ensure UI text remains accurate across languages.

PR #506: Next Release

Link: https://github.com/greymass/unicove/pull/506
Merged: 2025-07-12

Work Summary: Release PR bundling changes for next Unicove version deployment.

Technical Impact: Standard release process coordinating deployment of accumulated changes.

PR #508: Update ChainId For Spring2 Testnet

Link: https://github.com/greymass/unicove/pull/508
Merged: 2025-07-15

Work Summary: Updated chain ID to match Spring 2.0 testnet configuration at api.testnet-1.vaulta.com.

Technical Impact: Critical configuration fix. Chain ID must match network for Unicove to connect correctly. Keeps Unicove synchronized with testnet changes.

PR #509: Set token to A, and legacy to EOS

Link: https://github.com/greymass/unicove/pull/509
Merged: 2025-07-16

Work Summary: Updated token symbols for Spring testnet. Set main token to “A” with “EOS” as legacy token.

Technical Impact: Reflects token rebranding on testnet. Prepares UI for potential mainnet token symbol changes. Users see correct token symbols matching testnet configuration.

Technical Details: Adds “A” token into UI for testnet environment.

Link: https://github.com/greymass/unicove/pull/510
Merged: 2025-07-16

Work Summary: Updated Vaulta logo to latest version maintaining brand consistency.

Technical Impact: Visual branding update. Ensures Unicove displays current Vaulta branding. Professional appearance requires up-to-date logos.

PR #504: Component lib integration

Link: https://github.com/greymass/unicove/pull/504
Merged: 2025-07-20

Work Summary: Major refactoring integrating unicove-components library throughout Unicove. Replaces custom components with shared library components where possible.

Technical Impact: Significant architectural improvement. Component library provides consistent, well-tested UI components. Reduces code duplication between Unicove and other projects. Easier maintenance through shared codebase. Future component improvements benefit all consumers.

Related: Uses unicove-components library being developed in parallel.

PR #503: Icon tooltips

Link: https://github.com/greymass/unicove/pull/503
Merged: 2025-07-25

Work Summary: Additional icon tooltip improvements (separate from PR #479).

Technical Impact: Continued accessibility and usability improvements through better icon labeling.

PR #483: Request account

Link: https://github.com/greymass/unicove/pull/483
Merged: 2025-07-25

Work Summary: Implemented account request functionality allowing dapps to request user account information.

Technical Impact: Important wallet-dapp integration feature. Account request enables dapps to discover user’s account without requiring full login. Common pattern in wallet interactions.

PR #515: Coinbase onramp secure init migration

Link: https://github.com/greymass/unicove/pull/515
Merged: 2025-07-25

Work Summary: Major security improvement for Coinbase onramp integration. Created server-side API route generating sessionToken instead of exposing appId and address parameters. Removed cbpay-js convenience library in favor of manually building onramp URL with secure sessionToken. Replaced heavyweight cdp-sdk with minimal no-dependency JWT library.

Technical Impact: Critical security enhancement. Moving sensitive token generation server-side prevents exposure of credentials. SessionToken approach more secure than client-side parameter passing. Lightweight JWT implementation reduces bundle size by eliminating unnecessary CDP SDK dependencies for all supported networks. Better security posture for fiat onramp integration.

Technical Details: Closes issue #512. Migrates from client-side cbpay-js to server-generated sessionToken approach. Manual URL building provides better control and security.

PR #519: Next Release

Link: https://github.com/greymass/unicove/pull/519
Merged: 2025-07-25

Work Summary: Release PR for deployment of accumulated changes.

Technical Impact: Standard release coordination.

PR #522: New Crowdin Translations

Link: https://github.com/greymass/unicove/pull/522
Merged: 2025-07-31

Work Summary: Translation updates from Crowdin automated system.

Technical Impact: Maintains current translations across supported languages.

Technical Context: July was busy month for Unicove with 18 PRs spanning Spring 2.0 testnet integration, security improvements, component refactoring, and UI polish. Spring testnet configuration series (PRs #499, #502, #508, #509) prepared Unicove for upcoming Spring upgrade. Coinbase onramp security migration major improvement moving credential handling server-side. Component library integration significant architectural shift consolidating shared UI code. Accessibility improvements (keyboard navigation, icon tooltips) enhanced usability. Sitemap addition improved SEO. Active development month preparing for Spring while improving security and maintainability.

greymass/anchor-mobile-android

Repository: https://github.com/greymass/anchor-mobile-android
Activity: 2 PRs merged to dev branch

Strategic Context: Native Android wallet for Antelope blockchains. Part of the Anchor wallet family. Status: Maintenance mode with selective improvements.

Work Summary: July focused on testing infrastructure and settings bug fixes with Detox end-to-end test implementation and available settings update fix.

PR #749: fix: Fix the update of the availableSettings values

Link: https://github.com/greymass/anchor-mobile-android/pull/749
Merged: 2025-07-03

Work Summary: Fixed bug in settings update logic where availableSettings values weren’t updating correctly.

Technical Impact: Ensures settings properly reflect available options. Settings bugs can lock users into incorrect configurations. Fix maintains proper settings state.

PR #751: Getting detox test passing

Link: https://github.com/greymass/anchor-mobile-android/pull/751
Merged: 2025-07-24

Work Summary: Implemented and fixed Detox end-to-end testing framework. Gets automated tests passing for critical user flows.

Technical Impact: Significant testing infrastructure improvement. Detox enables automated end-to-end testing of actual user workflows. Automated tests catch regressions preventing bugs from reaching users. Particularly valuable for maintenance-mode application - tests verify changes don’t break existing functionality.

Technical Context: Lower activity month with 2 PRs focused on quality. Detox test implementation major investment in testing infrastructure providing confidence for future changes. Settings fix addresses user-facing bug. Testing emphasis appropriate for maintenance-mode application.

greymass/unicove-components

Repository: https://github.com/greymass/unicove-components
Activity: 1 PR merged

Strategic Context: Svelte-based UI framework for Antelope components providing reusable design system components used by Unicove and potentially other projects.

PR #8: feat(theme): add warning and destructive color theme

Link: https://github.com/greymass/unicove-components/pull/8
Merged: 2025-07-30

Work Summary: Added warning and destructive color schemes to component library theme system. Initially planned to use error color scheme for destructive buttons but decided separate destructive scheme better to distinguish use cases.

Technical Impact: Expands design system expressiveness. Warning and destructive color themes enable appropriate visual feedback for different action severities. Destructive actions (delete, remove) should look distinct from general errors. Separate themes improve visual communication and user understanding.

Technical Details: Destructive and error color schemes serve different purposes justifying separate definitions despite potential overlap.

Technical Context: Component library received warning/destructive theme addition supporting richer component variants. Timing aligns with Unicove PR #504 integrating component library - new themes available for Unicove usage.

Wharfkit Organization

wharfkit/website

Repository: https://github.com/wharfkit/website
Activity: 1 PR merged

Strategic Context: Official WharfKit website with documentation, guides, and API references at wharfkit.com.

PR #253: WiP: Update references from EOS to VAULTA

Link: https://github.com/wharfkit/website/pull/253
Merged: 2025-07-10

Work Summary: Updated documentation and code comments replacing “EOS” references with “VAULTA” reflecting network rebrand.

Technical Impact: Maintains documentation accuracy with current network branding. WharfKit supports multiple Antelope chains but examples often used EOS mainnet. Updating to VAULTA keeps examples current with renamed network. Reduces confusion for developers encountering outdated terminology.

Technical Details: Work-in-progress PR indicating ongoing rebrand effort across documentation.

Technical Context: Reflects broader ecosystem rebrand from EOS to VAULTA. Documentation updates help community transition to new terminology.

Individual Developer Activity

aaroncox/vaulta-contracts

Repository: https://github.com/aaroncox/vaulta-contracts
Activity: 0 commits in July 2025

No activity in the vaulta-contracts repository during July.

New Repositories

wharfkit/sealed-messages

Created: 2025-07-26
Repository: https://github.com/wharfkit/sealed-messages
Purpose: Encrypted messaging library using Shamir’s secret sharing
Technology Stack: TypeScript, @wharfkit/antelope
Initial Activity: Repository created July 26, initial implementation complete

README Summary: Library for encrypting and decrypting messages using Shamir’s secret sharing with WharfKit Antelope public/private keys. Sender uses their private key and receiver’s public key with a nonce to encrypt message using sealMessage function. Receiver decrypts with their private key, sender’s public key, and same nonce using unsealMessage function. Provides secure end-to-end encrypted communication between blockchain accounts.

Technical Details:

  • Uses Shamir’s secret sharing cryptographic algorithm
  • Integrates with @wharfkit/antelope key system
  • Requires sender private key, receiver public key, and nonce for encryption
  • Requires receiver private key, sender public key, and nonce for decryption
  • Example uses PUB_K1/PVT_K1 key format
  • Encrypted messages represented as hex-encoded bytes

Technical Context: Created same day as Web Authenticator PR #81 migrating to use sealed-messages library. Represents extraction of encrypted messaging functionality into shared, reusable library. Enables secure wallet-to-wallet and wallet-to-dapp communication. Foundation for encrypted features across WharfKit ecosystem.

Related:

  • greymass/web-authenticator PR #81 - Migration to use sealed-messages
  • Part of WharfKit cryptographic infrastructure

wharfkit/wallet-plugin-paycash

Created: 2025-07-13
Repository: https://github.com/wharfkit/wallet-plugin-paycash
Purpose: WharfKit Session Kit wallet plugin for PayCash wallet
Technology Stack: TypeScript, WharfKit Session Kit, QR code authentication
Initial Activity: Repository created July 13, initial implementation pushed July 22

README Summary: Session Kit wallet plugin enabling PayCash wallet authentication through QR code scanning. Important notice: Due to PayCash wallet limitations, plugin only supports authentication (login) via QR code. Transaction signing via QR code (ESR - EOSIO Signing Request) not supported by PayCash currently. Plugin provides secure QR-based login but cannot sign transactions. Cloud-only solution requiring no mobile app installation. Features embedded PayCash logo, TypeScript support, theme compatibility (light/dark), and cross-platform browser support.

Key Features:

  • QR code authentication for secure login
  • Cloud wallet - no mobile app required
  • Optimized PayCash logo included
  • Full TypeScript implementation
  • Light and dark theme support
  • Works on desktop and mobile browsers

Authentication Flow:

  1. User clicks “Login with PayCash”
  2. QR code displayed for scanning
  3. User scans QR with PayCash wallet
  4. Authentication completed securely

Limitations:

  • ⚠️ Transaction signing NOT supported - authentication only
  • PayCash wallet doesn’t support ESR transaction signing via QR
  • Can be updated if PayCash adds ESR support in future

Technical Details: Implements WharfKit Session Kit wallet plugin interface for authentication-only flow. Uses QR code authentication mechanism. Proper session management and cleanup. Includes test application for development.

Technical Context: Expands WharfKit wallet plugin ecosystem adding PayCash wallet support. Limited functionality reflects PayCash wallet capabilities rather than plugin limitations. Authentication-only support still valuable for identifying users even without transaction signing. PayCash popular in certain regions justifying dedicated plugin despite limitations.

Publications

jesta.blog

RSS Feed: https://jesta.blog/feed

July 2025: No blog posts published

Most Recent Post: “Stake-weighted Sentiment” (published November 19, 2025, outside July scope)

Note: Next most recent post was “What I see next for Vaulta/Antelope” (October 29, 2025, also outside July scope)

Medium @greymass

RSS Feed: https://medium.com/feed/@greymass

July 2025: No blog posts published

Most Recent Post: “Progress Update (May 2025)” (published May 23, 2025, covered May activity)

Notable Technical Work

Web Authenticator Design Implementation Sprint

Context: Following June’s production readiness infrastructure work (14 PRs), July shifted to design implementation with 15 PRs rolling out professional UI across all pages.

The Challenge: Web Authenticator had functional features but lacked polished, professional design. Production-ready wallet requires cohesive visual design building user trust and confidence. Design affects first impressions, conversion rates, and perceived credibility.

The Solution: Comprehensive design implementation across all user-facing pages:

Design Rollout:

Major Feature Additions:

Flow and Authentication Fixes:

Security Infrastructure:

Work Completed: 15 PRs transforming Web Authenticator from functional to polished.

Technical Impact: Design implementation critical step toward production launch. Professional appearance builds user trust and credibility. Ledger support expands security options appealing to cautious users. Ricardian contracts improve transaction transparency. Flow fixes eliminate friction points. CSRF protection properly configured. Sealed messages provide secure communication foundation. Combined with June’s infrastructure work, Web Authenticator now has both solid technical foundation and professional user-facing design.

Month Characterization: July was “design and polish” month completing user-facing aspects while June was “infrastructure and security” month building technical foundation. Two-month sprint (June + July = 29 PRs) comprehensively prepared Web Authenticator for production deployment.

Links:

Unicove Spring 2.0 Testnet Integration

Context: July saw coordinated effort preparing Unicove for Spring 2.0 testnet with 4 configuration PRs.

The Challenge: Spring represents major protocol upgrade for Vaulta/Antelope. Testing Spring compatibility requires testnet configuration. Unicove provides critical block explorer and wallet interface developers need during testnet phase. Configuration must match evolving testnet parameters.

The Solution: Series of PRs establishing and refining Spring 2.0 testnet support:

Initial Configuration:

Issue Resolution:

Configuration Updates:

Work Completed: 6 PRs (including related fixes) establishing robust Spring testnet support.

Technical Impact: Provides essential infrastructure for Spring testing. Block explorer critical tool for developers building on testnet. Wallet interface enables testnet transaction testing. Configuration tracking demonstrates responsiveness to testnet evolution. Token symbol changes (“A” for testnet) suggest potential mainnet rebranding exploration. Early Spring support positions Unicove as primary testnet interface.

Strategic Significance: Spring 2.0 represents major protocol upgrade. Early testnet integration demonstrates commitment to supporting Spring. Provides developers essential tools for Spring development. Establishes Unicove as go-to interface for Spring ecosystem.

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Unicove Architecture Improvements

Context: July included two significant architectural improvements enhancing Unicove’s security and maintainability.

Coinbase Onramp Security Migration:

The Challenge: Coinbase onramp integration initially exposed appId and address parameters client-side. Security risk exposing credentials. Heavy cdp-sdk library included dependencies for all supported networks unnecessarily bloating bundle.

The Solution: PR #515 - Major refactoring moving credential handling server-side:

  • Created API route generating sessionToken server-side
  • Removed cbpay-js convenience library
  • Built onramp URL manually with secure sessionToken
  • Replaced cdp-sdk with minimal no-dependency JWT library
  • Closed issue #512

Technical Impact:

  • Critical security improvement - credentials never exposed client-side
  • SessionToken approach more secure than parameter passing
  • Significant bundle size reduction eliminating heavy SDK
  • Better security posture for fiat onramp integration
  • Manual URL building provides better control

Component Library Integration:

The Challenge: Unicove contained duplicate UI components also existing in other projects. Code duplication creates maintenance burden. Component improvements must be replicated across projects. Inconsistent implementations lead to bugs.

The Solution: PR #504 - Major refactoring integrating unicove-components library:

  • Replaced custom components with shared library components
  • Established consistent component usage across projects
  • Reduced code duplication significantly
  • Consolidated UI component development

Technical Impact:

  • Significant maintainability improvement
  • Shared library provides tested, consistent components
  • Component improvements benefit all consumers
  • Reduces Unicove codebase size
  • Establishes foundation for shared design system

Work Completed: 2 major architectural PRs improving security and maintainability.

Technical Significance: Both improvements represent mature architectural thinking. Security migration demonstrates proactive security posture. Component library integration shows commitment to reducing technical debt through shared infrastructure. Investments pay dividends long-term through reduced maintenance burden and improved reliability.

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WharfKit Sealed Messages Library Creation

Context: New sealed-messages library created July 26 extracting encrypted messaging into shared infrastructure.

The Purpose: Enable secure end-to-end encrypted communication between blockchain accounts using existing key infrastructure. Messaging between wallets and dapps, wallet-to-wallet communication, or any scenario requiring encrypted data exchange.

The Technology: Uses Shamir’s secret sharing cryptographic algorithm with WharfKit Antelope public/private key system. Sender encrypts message using their private key, receiver’s public key, and nonce. Receiver decrypts using their private key, sender’s public key, and same nonce. Cryptographically secure approach leveraging existing blockchain key infrastructure.

The Integration: Web Authenticator immediately migrated to use library (PR #81 same day as repository creation). Demonstrates library created to extract functionality from existing implementation. Shared library ensures consistent encryption across ecosystem.

Technical Impact: Establishes encrypted messaging foundation for WharfKit ecosystem. Enables secure communication features across wallets and dapps. Shared implementation ensures interoperability - different applications can communicate using same encryption. Reduces duplication by extracting into reusable library. Foundation for future encrypted features.

Architectural Pattern: Follows WharfKit pattern of shared infrastructure libraries. Similar to earlier extractions like webauthn and msigs. Demonstrates maturity in recognizing reusable patterns and extracting into shared code. Benefits entire ecosystem not just single application.

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PayCash Wallet Plugin Addition

Context: New wallet-plugin-paycash repository created July 13 expanding WharfKit wallet plugin ecosystem.

The Purpose: Enable PayCash wallet users to authenticate with dapps using WharfKit Session Kit. Expands wallet choice supporting PayCash users.

The Limitation: Important notice in README - plugin only supports authentication (login), NOT transaction signing. PayCash wallet doesn’t currently support ESR (EOSIO Signing Request) for transaction signing via QR codes. Plugin can identify users but cannot sign transactions.

The Value Despite Limitation: Authentication-only support still valuable for use cases:

  • Identifying users without requiring transaction signing
  • Gating content or features by account ownership
  • Reading user data without modifying blockchain
  • Regional wallet support where PayCash popular

The Implementation: QR code-based authentication flow. User clicks login, scans QR with PayCash wallet, authentication completed. Cloud-only solution requiring no mobile app installation. Supports light/dark themes, TypeScript, cross-platform browsers.

Technical Impact: Expands WharfKit wallet plugin ecosystem adding regional wallet support. Demonstrates plugin system flexibility - can support authentication-only wallets. Limitation clearly documented preventing user confusion. Can be updated if PayCash adds ESR support. Regional wallet support improves adoption in PayCash-popular markets.

Plugin Ecosystem Growth: Adds to growing list of WharfKit wallet plugins (Anchor, Web Authenticator, MetaMask, Wombat, TokenPocket, Ledger, CloudWallet, etc.). Each plugin expands user choice and adoption potential. Regional wallets like PayCash important for global reach.

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For Downstream Agents

Summary Writer (agents/summary.md):

  • Focus on Web Authenticator design implementation (15 PRs - completing production readiness)
  • Highlight two-month sprint context (June infrastructure + July design = production ready)
  • Emphasize Unicove Spring 2.0 testnet integration (preparing for major upgrade)
  • Note Coinbase onramp security improvement (server-side credential handling)
  • Mention component library integration (architectural improvement)
  • Highlight sealed-messages library creation (encrypted communication foundation)
  • Note Ledger hardware wallet support in Web Authenticator (security option)
  • Mention Ricardian contract display improvements (transaction transparency)
  • Note PayCash wallet plugin addition (expanding wallet choice, authentication-only)
  • July was design implementation and Spring preparation month
  • Web Authenticator nearing production launch after June+July work
  • Spring 2.0 testnet support positions Unicove for protocol upgrade
  • Reference github-projects.md for display names and descriptions
  • Review prior months’ README.md for narrative continuity

Technical Writer (agents/technical.md):

  • Deep dive into Web Authenticator design implementation (15 PRs across UI, features, security)
  • Cover June+July two-month production sprint context (29 total PRs)
  • Document design rollout across identity, authentication, transaction, account pages
  • Explain Ledger hardware wallet integration architecture
  • Detail Ricardian contract display with noop action filtering
  • Cover CSRF protection configuration journey (disable, fix, implement)
  • Explain sealed-messages migration and cryptographic approach
  • Document Spring 2.0 testnet integration series (configuration, fixes, updates)
  • Cover Coinbase onramp security architecture (sessionToken, server-side JWT)
  • Explain component library integration benefits and scope
  • Detail sealed-messages library (Shamir’s secret sharing, key-based encryption)
  • Document PayCash wallet plugin (authentication-only, limitations, QR flow)
  • Cover Anchor Android testing infrastructure (Detox E2E tests)
  • Note unicove-components theme additions (warning/destructive colors)
  • Include links to all major PRs
  • Review prior months’ technical.md for project continuity

Both agents: July complemented June’s infrastructure work with design implementation and Spring preparation. Web Authenticator received professional UI across all pages (15 PRs) completing two-month production readiness sprint totaling 29 PRs. Ledger support and Ricardian contracts enhanced features. CSRF protection properly configured. Sealed-messages library provided encrypted communication foundation. Unicove integrated Spring 2.0 testnet (6 PRs) preparing for major protocol upgrade. Coinbase onramp security migration moved credentials server-side. Component library integration improved architecture. PayCash wallet plugin expanded wallet choice. Anchor Android added testing infrastructure. Focus on WHAT was built and WHY it matters. Web Authenticator approaching production launch. Spring testnet support positions for upcoming upgrade. Security and architecture improvements demonstrate maturity. Encrypted messaging enables future secure features. These improvements continue building toward production-ready ecosystem.

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