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August 2025

August 2025 continued Web Authenticator development with 22 PRs implementing comprehensive backup system (QR codes, cloud storage), WebAuthn enrollment refinements, account recovery flows, and deployment preparation. Vaulta-contracts development focused on building token infrastructure with 10 commits establishing token registry and standard token implementation. One new repository created: api-contract (smart contract template). Month advanced Web Authenticator toward production readiness with critical backup features and established infrastructure for token ecosystem.

Key Achievements:

  • Implemented comprehensive backup system for Web Authenticator with QR codes and cloud storage options

  • Prototyped recovery flows exploring wallet restoration approaches

  • Fixed critical WebAuthn enrollment bugs enabling smooth onboarding for new users

  • Established token system infrastructure with registry and standard implementations

  • Integrated Web Authenticator into shared account creation platform (Sextant)

Technical Significance: August completed critical security infrastructure for Web Authenticator with comprehensive backup system addressing non-custodial wallet’s primary risk (device loss). The experimental approach to recovery flows - prototyping multiple approaches before committing - demonstrates mature product development methodology. Token infrastructure work established reusable smart contract foundations with modern testing frameworks accelerating future development. Integration with shared platforms (Sextant, unicove-components) demonstrates consistent architectural patterns reducing duplication across ecosystem.

Metrics:

  • Total PRs merged: 30 (22 Web Authenticator, 2 Unicove Components, 1 Unicove, 1 Sextant, 1 Account Creation Portal, 1 Web Authenticator Plugin, 1 CloudWallet Plugin, 1 WharfKit Website)
  • Repositories active: 8 (5 Greymass, 2 WharfKit, 1 individual)
  • New repositories: 1 (api-contract - smart contract template)
  • Individual commits: 10 (vaulta-contracts Sentiment branch)
  • Publications: 0 blog posts

Table of Contents

Cross-Repository Insights

Web Authenticator Integration with Sextant Account Creation Platform

Integration: Web Authenticator integrated with Sextant (shared account creation platform) enabling WebAuthn-based account provisioning through proven infrastructure.

Technical Relationship: Web Authenticator provides browser-based wallet interface requiring blockchain account creation. Sextant provides shared account creation service used across Anchor, Unicove, MetaMask Snap, and other products. Integration enables Web Authenticator to leverage established account creation infrastructure.

How They Work Together:

  • Sextant Platform: Centralized account creation service handling blockchain interactions, resource management, and account provisioning
  • Web Authenticator: Provides WebAuthn authentication and wallet interface
  • Integration (PR #104): Added WebAuthn support to Sextant enabling passkey-based account creation
  • Account Creation Flow: Users authenticate with WebAuthn → Web Authenticator calls Sextant API → Sextant creates blockchain account → User receives fully provisioned account

Architecture Benefits:

  1. Shared Infrastructure: Web Authenticator doesn’t duplicate account creation logic
  2. Proven Platform: Sextant already battle-tested across multiple products
  3. Consistent Experience: Same reliable account creation across all Greymass products
  4. Simplified Maintenance: Account creation improvements benefit all products simultaneously

Benefit: Demonstrates mature architectural approach prioritizing shared infrastructure over duplication. Web Authenticator gains reliable, tested account creation without rebuilding functionality. Sextant gains WebAuthn support benefiting all consuming applications. Users experience consistent, reliable account creation regardless of entry point (Anchor, Web Authenticator, Unicove, etc.).

Technical Details:

  • Sextant: PR #104 - Added WebAuthn support (link)
  • Web Authenticator: Consumes Sextant API for account creation
  • See June 2025 for Sextant v2 creation context

Web Authenticator Synchronized Development with WharfKit Plugins

Integration: Coordinated development across Web Authenticator and two WharfKit plugins (wallet-plugin-web-authenticator, wallet-plugin-cloudwallet) ensuring consistent interfaces and behavior.

Technical Relationship: Web Authenticator serves as both standalone wallet and WharfKit plugin provider. Plugin development must stay synchronized with core wallet development to maintain compatibility.

How They Work Together:

  • Web Authenticator Core: Main wallet application with authentication, signing, and backup features
  • WharfKit Web Authenticator Plugin: Enables any WharfKit dapp to use Web Authenticator for authentication and signing
  • WharfKit CloudWallet Plugin: Generic cloud wallet plugin pattern (related implementation)
  • Synchronized Updates: Plugin configuration updated to match Web Authenticator development (production endpoints, initialization logic)

Plugin Architecture:

  1. Web Authenticator implements wallet functionality
  2. WharfKit plugins provide integration layer
  3. Dapps using WharfKit automatically gain Web Authenticator support
  4. Plugin updates track Web Authenticator feature development

Benefit: Enables Web Authenticator to work with any WharfKit-powered dapp through plugin architecture. Dapp developers using WharfKit gain Web Authenticator support without custom integration. Demonstrates value of WharfKit’s plugin architecture - new wallets integrate into ecosystem through standard interfaces.

Technical Details:

  • Web Authenticator: 22 PRs in August
  • WharfKit Web Authenticator Plugin: PR updating production configuration
  • WharfKit CloudWallet Plugin: Related plugin pattern implementation
  • See April 2025 for Web Authenticator security protocol integration

Unicove Components Library Synchronization

Integration: Component library version synchronization between unicove-components and consuming applications (Web Authenticator, Unicove).

Technical Relationship: Unicove-components provides shared UI components. Consuming applications must synchronize versions to receive bug fixes and improvements.

How They Work Together:

  • Unicove-Components: Shared component library with resource displays, selectors, navigation
  • Web Authenticator (PR #110): Migrated from development branch to stable mainline components
  • Unicove: Updated to matching component library version
  • Synchronized Releases: Component improvements deployed to all products simultaneously

Version Synchronization Benefits:

  1. Bug Fixes: Component fixes benefit all products instantly
  2. Consistency: All products use same component versions ensuring consistent UX
  3. Maintenance: Single codebase to maintain reduces duplication
  4. Coordinated Updates: Breaking changes coordinated across products

Benefit: Shared component library reduces duplication and ensures consistency. Resource display improvements (accurate resource information) benefit all products using the library. Version synchronization prevents drift where different products use incompatible component versions.

Technical Details:

  • Unicove-Components: 2 PRs fixing resource displays and selectors
  • Web Authenticator: PR #110 migrated to mainline components
  • Unicove: Updated to synchronized version
  • See July 2025 for Unicove-Components integration context

greymass/web-authenticator

Repository: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator
Previous Context: See July 2025 for design implementation (15 PRs - professional UI, Ledger support, Ricardian contracts, CSRF protection, sealed-messages migration). See June 2025 for infrastructure sprint (14 PRs - transaction signing, security hardening, database abstraction, server-side API).

Activity This Month: 22 PRs merged

Changes This Month

August continued Web Authenticator development following July’s design implementation and June’s infrastructure work (totaling 29 PRs). August focused on critical backup system implementation, WebAuthn enrollment refinements, recovery flow prototyping, and deployment preparation. Development addressed testing feedback with multiple bug fixes and UX improvements for edge cases discovered during development.

Pull Requests

Backup System Implementation

#62 - Adding QR backup display (link)
Merged: 2025-08-02

Description: Implemented QR code display functionality for wallet backups allowing users to generate and scan QR codes containing backup data.

Impact: Provides offline air-gapped backup method independent of cloud storage. Users can print or save QR codes to securely store wallet recovery information. Critical option for security-conscious users preferring physical backups over cloud storage.

#86 - Update backup designs (link)
Merged: 2025-08-07

Description: Refreshed backup system UI/UX with updated designs improving clarity and user experience during backup creation and restoration.

Impact: Better visual guidance during critical backup operations. Clear intuitive backup flows reduce user error during wallet recovery setup - critical for non-custodial wallet security.

#87 - Starting backup, qr, cloud flow (link)
Merged: 2025-08-07

Description: Initiated comprehensive backup flow implementation with three backup methods: QR codes, cloud storage, and manual backup options. Established flow structure for users to choose preferred backup method.

Impact: Provides multiple backup options accommodating different user security preferences. Flexible backup strategy increases adoption by supporting technical users (QR/manual) and mainstream users (cloud).

#88 - Implementing backup cloud and qr (link)
Merged: 2025-08-07

Description: Core implementation of cloud-based and QR code backup systems. Built storage mechanisms, encryption, and retrieval functionality for both backup methods.

Impact: Critical security feature for non-custodial wallet. Cloud backup lowers barrier for mainstream users while QR option serves privacy-focused users. Encrypted backups ensure keys remain secure even if backup storage compromised.

#89 - Finishing the main backup flow (link)
Merged: 2025-08-07

Description: Completed end-to-end backup flow including validation, error handling, and success confirmations. Integrated all backup methods into cohesive user experience.

Impact: Production-ready backup system. Users can now securely backup wallet credentials with confidence. Essential feature for wallet launch - without reliable backups users risk permanent loss of funds.

#97 - Fixed backup when using apple id as provider (link)
Merged: 2025-08-12

Description: Resolved backup flow issues specific to Apple ID authentication provider. Adjusted backup process to properly handle Apple’s authentication tokens and storage mechanisms.

Impact: Ensures backup system works consistently across all authentication providers. Apple ID is major authentication method - broken backups would prevent significant user segment from securing wallets.

#102 - Added error modal to backup (link)
Merged: 2025-08-13

Description: Implemented error handling modal for backup failures providing clear error messages and recovery guidance when backup operations fail.

Impact: Better user experience during error scenarios. Users need clear communication about what went wrong and how to fix it during critical backup operations.

#107 - Updated backup to be more informative (link)
Merged: 2025-08-14

Description: Enhanced backup interface with detailed information about backup methods, security implications, and recovery processes. Added educational content helping users make informed decisions.

Impact: Better informed users make better security decisions. Understanding backup tradeoffs helps users choose appropriate method for their needs and increases backup adoption rates.

WebAuthn Enrollment and Authentication

#90 - Fixed WebAuthn enrollment when no passkey exists (link)
Merged: 2025-08-08

Description: Resolved bug preventing WebAuthn enrollment for new users without existing passkeys. Fixed initialization flow to properly handle first-time WebAuthn setup.

Impact: Critical bug fix for onboarding. New users were blocked from creating passkey-based wallets. Fix ensures smooth first-time user experience using WebAuthn authentication.

#106 - Fixed WebAuthn during create (link)
Merged: 2025-08-14

Description: Resolved WebAuthn registration issues during account creation process. Fixed timing and initialization problems preventing successful passkey creation.

Impact: Users can now successfully create passkey-based wallets. WebAuthn is core authentication method - broken enrollment blocks entire user segment from onboarding.

#112 - Added webauthn fallback login (link)
Merged: 2025-08-15

Description: Implemented fallback authentication mechanism for WebAuthn failures providing alternative login method when passkey authentication unavailable.

Impact: Resilient authentication system. Users can still access wallets even when primary WebAuthn method fails due to browser/device issues. Prevents lockouts.

Recovery Flow Implementation

#100 - Fixed recovery flow (link)
Merged: 2025-08-12

Description: Corrected bugs in account recovery flow preventing users from successfully restoring wallets from backups. Fixed restoration logic and validation.

Impact: Critical functionality for wallet recovery. Users who lose device access need reliable recovery. Broken recovery flow could result in permanent fund loss and destroy user trust.

#105 - Fixed recovery flows (link)
Merged: 2025-08-14

Description: Additional recovery flow fixes addressing edge cases discovered during testing. Refined recovery logic and error handling.

Impact: More robust recovery system handling additional failure scenarios. Comprehensive recovery testing ensures users can restore wallets under various conditions.

#108 - Fixed recovery displays (link)
Merged: 2025-08-14

Description: Corrected visual display issues during wallet recovery process. Fixed layout problems and improved recovery status indicators.

Impact: Professional recovery experience builds user confidence during stressful wallet restoration. Clear visual feedback during recovery reduces user anxiety.

#111 - Cleaning up and modifying recovery flows (link)
Merged: 2025-08-15

Description: Refactored recovery flow code for better maintainability and modified recovery logic based on user testing feedback. Simplified recovery process.

Impact: Cleaner codebase easier to maintain and extend. Simplified recovery flow reduces user errors and improves success rates.

User Experience Refinements

#91 - Fixed console error on login when no keys exist (link)
Merged: 2025-08-08

Description: Eliminated console error appearing during login flow when user has no stored keys. Improved error handling for empty key scenarios.

Impact: Cleaner user experience and reduced confusion during debugging. Console errors can alarm users and make product appear buggy even when functioning correctly.

#99 - Update design and copy on account creation (link)
Merged: 2025-08-12

Description: Refined account creation page design and copywriting for improved clarity and user guidance. Updated visual elements and text to better communicate account setup steps.

Impact: Better onboarding conversion. Clear professional account creation page reduces friction and increases likelihood users complete wallet setup. First impression matters for adoption.

#101 - Standardizing copy across modals (link)
Merged: 2025-08-13

Description: Unified copywriting style and terminology across all modal dialogs for consistent user experience. Established content standards for prompts and messages.

Impact: Professional consistent voice improves user confidence. Inconsistent terminology confuses users and makes product feel unpolished. Standardization important for production quality.

#103 - Updated error display (link)
Merged: 2025-08-13

Description: Improved error message display system across application. Enhanced error formatting and presentation for better user comprehension.

Impact: More informative error feedback helps users resolve issues independently. Clear error messages reduce support burden and improve user satisfaction.

#109 - Fixed cancel button navigation on backup flow (link)
Merged: 2025-08-14

Description: Corrected cancel button behavior in backup flow to properly navigate back to previous screens. Fixed navigation state management.

Impact: Users can safely exit backup flow without getting stuck or losing progress. Proper navigation controls essential for good UX.

Production Deployment

#110 - Migrate to main line Unicove Components (link)
Merged: 2025-08-15

Description: Migrated Web Authenticator to use production version of Unicove Components library instead of development branch. Updated component imports and dependencies.

Impact: Moves to stable component library for production. Reduces maintenance burden and ensures component consistency with other Greymass products.

#113 - Production deployment updates (link)
Merged: 2025-08-15

Description: Production environment configuration updates, environment variable settings, and deployment scripts preparing infrastructure for future production deployment.

Impact: Establishes production environment configuration. Proper configuration essential for security, performance, and reliability when application deployed to production.

#114 - Fixed passkey creation in production (link)
Merged: 2025-08-16

Description: Resolved passkey creation issues specific to production environment. Fixed configuration differences between development and production affecting WebAuthn.

Impact: Critical production bug fix. Users in production environment couldn’t create passkeys - blocking onboarding completely. Quick fix restored functionality.

Technical Context

August’s 22 PRs continued Web Authenticator development following June-July infrastructure sprint (29 PRs). Three-month effort totaling 51 PRs advanced comprehensive wallet development:

Backup System (8 PRs): Comprehensive backup implementation with multiple methods (QR codes, cloud storage, manual) providing flexible security options. Encrypted backups protect keys even if storage compromised. Provider-specific fixes (Apple ID) ensure consistency across authentication methods.

WebAuthn Reliability (3 PRs): Fixed enrollment bugs, account creation issues, and added fallback authentication. WebAuthn is core authentication method - reliable passkey creation critical for onboarding.

Recovery Flows (4 PRs): Multiple fixes addressing edge cases and improving recovery logic. Users must reliably restore wallets from backups - broken recovery risks permanent fund loss.

Production Readiness (7 PRs): UX refinements (error displays, copy standardization, navigation fixes), component library migration, production configuration, and production-specific bug fixes. Polished experience critical for launch success.

Three-Month Progression:

  • June: Infrastructure (transaction signing, security hardening, database abstraction, server-side API)
  • July: Design (professional UI, Ledger support, Ricardian contracts, CSRF protection, sealed-messages)
  • August: Backup system implementation (QR codes, cloud storage), WebAuthn refinements, recovery flow prototyping

Combined work establishes production-ready no-download web-based non-custodial cloud wallet enabling users to create accounts and sign transactions in 1-2 minutes without installations.

greymass/unicove-components

Repository: https://github.com/greymass/unicove-components
Previous Context: See July 2025 for warning/destructive color themes.

Activity This Month: 2 PRs merged

Changes This Month

Component library received refinements supporting Web Authenticator development. August work focused on component bug fixes ensuring reliable resource displays and resource selector functionality.

Pull Requests

#72 - Fix resource display refresh bug (link)
Merged: 2025-08-02

Description: Fixed bug where resource usage displays (CPU, NET, RAM) weren’t properly refreshing when account state changed. Corrected reactivity logic for resource components.

Impact: Accurate real-time resource information. Users need current resource data to understand transaction costs and account state. Stale data leads to failed transactions.

#73 - Update resource selector component (link)
Merged: 2025-08-15

Description: Enhanced resource selector component with improved UX for choosing CPU/NET/RAM allocation during transactions. Updated visual design and interaction patterns.

Impact: Easier resource management for users. Clear resource selection reduces confusion about transaction costs and improves transaction success rates.

Technical Context

Component library maintenance supporting Web Authenticator development. Resource display and selector improvements ensure accurate transaction cost information - critical for user confidence when approving transactions. Timing aligns with Web Authenticator reaching development maturity (PR #110 migrated to mainline components).

greymass/unicove

Repository: https://github.com/greymass/unicove
Previous Context: See July 2025 for Spring 2.0 testnet integration (6 PRs), Coinbase onramp security migration, component library integration, accessibility improvements.

Activity This Month: 1 PR merged

Changes This Month

Minimal August activity as focus shifted to Web Authenticator development. Single PR synchronized component library version with Web Authenticator.

Pull Requests

#215 - Migrate to mainline unicove-components (link)
Merged: 2025-08-15

Description: Updated Unicove to use stable mainline version of unicove-components library instead of development branch. Synchronized component library version with Web Authenticator.

Impact: Ensures consistent UI components across Greymass products. Reduces component drift and simplifies maintenance. All products now use same stable component base.

greymass/sextant

Repository: https://github.com/greymass/sextant
Previous Context: Shared account creation platform powering Anchor, MetaMask Snap, Unicove, and Web Authenticator. See github-projects.md.

Activity This Month: 1 PR merged

Changes This Month

August updates integrated Web Authenticator into Sextant account creation flow enabling WebAuthn-based account creation through shared platform.

Pull Requests

#47 - Added webauthn integration (link)
Merged: 2025-08-15

Description: Integrated Web Authenticator into Sextant account creation flow enabling WebAuthn-based account creation through shared platform. Connected Web Authenticator’s passkey authentication to account provisioning.

Impact: Enables Web Authenticator to use Sextant’s proven account creation infrastructure. Users can create accounts with passkey authentication through established tested creation pipeline. Unifies onboarding across Greymass products.

greymass/account-creation-portal

Repository: https://github.com/greymass/account-creation-portal
Previous Context: Web interface for Sextant account creation services.

Activity This Month: 1 PR merged

Changes This Month

August update improved login page navigation flow.

Pull Requests

#6 - Return user to login page after logout (link)
Merged: 2025-08-13

Description: Fixed navigation flow to properly redirect users to login page after logout action. Corrected post-logout routing logic.

Impact: Proper session cleanup and navigation. Users shouldn’t remain on authenticated pages after logout. Correct flow improves security and UX.

wharfkit/wallet-plugin-web-authenticator

Repository: https://github.com/wharfkit/wallet-plugin-web-authenticator
Previous Context: WharfKit plugin enabling Web Authenticator integration into any WharfKit-based application.

Activity This Month: 1 PR merged

Changes This Month

August work updated plugin for Web Authenticator development with production endpoint configuration preparation.

Pull Requests

#9 - Production readiness updates (link)
Merged: 2025-08-15

Description: Updated plugin configuration for production Web Authenticator endpoints adjusted initialization logic and prepared plugin for production use. Changed default URLs from testnet to production.

Impact: Enables dapps to integrate production Web Authenticator through WharfKit. Plugin is bridge connecting WharfKit applications to Web Authenticator wallet - production config essential for live dapp integration.

wharfkit/wallet-plugin-cloudwallet

Repository: https://github.com/wharfkit/wallet-plugin-cloudwallet
Previous Context: WharfKit plugin for cloud wallet integrations.

Activity This Month: 1 PR merged

Changes This Month

August maintenance work kept plugin current with WharfKit core updates.

Pull Requests

#12 - Dependency updates (link)
Merged: 2025-08-08

Description: Updated plugin dependencies to latest WharfKit core versions. Resolved compatibility issues and incorporated upstream improvements.

Impact: Maintains plugin compatibility with current WharfKit ecosystem. Regular dependency updates prevent version drift and security vulnerabilities.

wharfkit/website

Repository: https://github.com/wharfkit/website
Previous Context: See July 2025 for VAULTA rebrand updates. Official WharfKit website with documentation guides and API references at wharfkit.com.

Activity This Month: 1 PR merged

Changes This Month

August update refined navigation and documentation structure.

Pull Requests

#47 - Documentation navigation improvements (link)
Merged: 2025-08-21

Description: Improved website navigation structure for better documentation discoverability. Enhanced menu organization and added navigation breadcrumbs.

Impact: Easier access to WharfKit documentation. Better navigation reduces friction for developers learning WharfKit and increases documentation usefulness.

aaroncox/vaulta-contracts

Repository: https://github.com/aaroncox/vaulta-contracts
Branch: https://github.com/aaroncox/vaulta-contracts/tree/Sentiment
Previous Context: First appearance in reports. Smart contracts for sentiment voting system and Vaulta token infrastructure. On-chain foundation that sentiment-api (developed July 2025) reads from and Unicove displays.

Activity This Month: 10 commits to Sentiment branch

Work Summary

August marked significant development of token infrastructure building comprehensive system including token registry contract, standard eosio.token implementation with modifications, testing frameworks, and contract templates. Work included refactoring registry into discrete steps, adding token creation functionality, implementing transfer mechanisms, building mock contracts for testing, improving testnet setup processes, and establishing contract namespace conventions. Goal is creating reusable token infrastructure other contracts can leverage.

Key Commits

ea22825 - Initial commit

Date: 2025-08-11
Link: https://github.com/aaroncox/vaulta-contracts/commit/ea22825332354b9149bf1a434673548aa0b3d335

Repository initialization and project scaffolding.

0d92a8e - Migrating API contract to new repository

Date: 2025-08-11
Link: https://github.com/aaroncox/vaulta-contracts/commit/0d92a8e2908acb21300311a7c609c9cbf54036df

Description: Moved API contract from separate repository into vaulta-contracts repository for consolidated contract management.

Impact: Unified contract repository. All Vaulta contracts now in single location for easier development and dependency management.

72d9b63 - Token Registry

Date: 2025-08-14
Link: https://github.com/aaroncox/vaulta-contracts/commit/72d9b632555d3bb9bf6f8c243c9729e59625cc30

Description: Initial token registry implementation. Changed fee payment from direct payment to deposit-based system. Added ABI includes properly. Allowed WASM files in repository for token contract usage in tests.

Impact: Foundation for token management system. Registry provides on-chain token directory for discovery and metadata. Deposit-based fees enable flexible payment models. Test infrastructure uses real token contract WASM.

c8a2b04 - Tokens (eosio.token standard)

Date: 2025-08-19
Link: https://github.com/aaroncox/vaulta-contracts/commit/c8a2b04445019fc9abe4649f63759a867aa1135c

Description: Implemented complete eosio.token standard compatible contract. Split functionality into separate files for organization. Renamed distribution to token_allocation for clarity. Added registry notification when creating tokens. Implemented duplicate prevention and allocation logging. Added account/stats reset functionality. Changed issuer to calling contract instead of account. Added comprehensive tests for standard token actions. Switched from greymass/eosio to wharfkit/antelope dependencies.

Impact: Standard-compliant token contract with Vaulta-specific enhancements. Registry integration enables token discovery. Contract-as-issuer pattern enables programmatic token management. Comprehensive test coverage ensures reliability. WharfKit dependency alignment with ecosystem direction.

9367c6e - Require contract auth for reset calls

Date: 2025-08-18
Link: https://github.com/aaroncox/vaulta-contracts/commit/9367c6eea7a1c73fc027e3d5f96419a3e8705817

Description: Added contract authorization requirement for reset actions to prevent unauthorized state resets.

Impact: Security hardening. Only contract account can reset state preventing accidental or malicious resets during testing or production.

4dbf15e - Refactor registry

Date: 2025-08-22
Link: https://github.com/aaroncox/vaulta-contracts/commit/4dbf15e2537b929dc1a3811b4e250b92d99b7140

Description: Major registry refactoring breaking contract into discrete steps. Integrated tokens contract with new registry architecture. Added registry contract requirement check. Implemented balance row cleanup to prevent RAM accumulation on token contract. Updated registry configuration state structure and added minimum length validation.

Impact: More maintainable registry architecture with clear separation of concerns. Registry/token integration enables dynamic token creation and management. RAM management prevents contract bloat. Configuration validation ensures data integrity.

b1a4a2c - Adding mockreceiver for RAM tests and implemented transfer2

Date: 2025-08-25
Link: https://github.com/aaroncox/vaulta-contracts/commit/b1a4a2c4cffade94e7f6ccaa10497cad49b77e62

Description: Created mockreceiver contract for RAM usage testing. Added ctemplate helper for scaffolding new contracts. Implemented transfer2 action transferring tokens using same_payer parameter for RAM management. Simplified Makefiles and added make testnet/setup command. Updated mockreceiver to use transfer2. Switched build tooling to Bun for faster installs.

Impact: Testing infrastructure for RAM optimization. The transfer2 action allows token transfers where sender pays RAM instead of receiver - important for UX where receivers shouldn’t need RAM. Mock contracts enable isolated testing of RAM behavior. Build process improvements speed up development.

500a4e8 - Moved to vaultacontracts namespace

Date: 2025-08-26
Link: https://github.com/aaroncox/vaulta-contracts/commit/500a4e847c11d60e84e3515e37bb8bcf3e3a2a30

Description: Migrated all contracts to use vaultacontracts namespace for better organization and to avoid naming conflicts with standard contracts.

Impact: Clear namespace separation between Vaulta-specific contracts and standard implementations. Prevents confusion and enables easier integration of standard libraries.

2eae6ee - Added precision to token table in registry

Date: 2025-08-27
Link: https://github.com/aaroncox/vaulta-contracts/commit/2eae6ee0dbb2daea4c3a3540870e63a9397f56c2

Description: Extended token registry’s tokens table to include precision field for each registered token. Added queries for accounts/symbols during setup and reset operations.

Impact: Registry now stores complete token metadata including decimal precision. Critical for properly displaying and handling token amounts. Smart contracts can query registry for complete token information.

6bb22a0 - Improved testnet setup processes

Date: 2025-08-28
Link: https://github.com/aaroncox/vaulta-contracts/commit/6bb22a052ed7f0c420b08cac6fc0a645f4f4f77d

Description: Enhanced testnet initialization and reset procedures. Added make codegen/clean command simplified symbol detection for cleanup operations added precision to setup process and split testnet setup into discrete wipe/setup/reset files for better control.

Impact: More reliable testnet development workflow. Developers can cleanly reset test environments between iterations. Modular setup files allow selective reinitialization of specific components.

Technical Context

August established foundational token infrastructure for Vaulta ecosystem:

Token Registry: On-chain directory for token discovery and metadata storage. Deposit-based fee system enables flexible payment models. Integration with token contract enables dynamic token creation and management.

Standard Token Implementation: eosio.token-compatible contract with Vaulta-specific enhancements. Contract-as-issuer pattern enables programmatic token management. Registry notification on token creation enables automatic discovery. RAM management prevents contract bloat through balance cleanup.

Testing Infrastructure: Mock contracts enable isolated RAM behavior testing. Real WASM usage in tests ensures accurate testing.

Development Workflow: Bun adoption speeds up build process. Modular testnet setup (discrete wipe/setup/reset files) provides better control. Contract templates (ctemplate helper) scaffold new contracts consistently.

RAM Optimization: transfer2 action implements sender-pays-RAM pattern improving UX where receivers shouldn’t need RAM for incoming transfers. Mock receiver contract validates RAM behavior.

Architectural Patterns: Namespace separation (vaultacontracts) prevents conflicts. Discrete registry steps improve maintainability. Configuration validation ensures data integrity. WharfKit/antelope dependency alignment with ecosystem direction.

Foundation enables reusable token infrastructure other contracts can leverage. Work establishes comprehensive token management system supporting creation discovery and interaction through standard interfaces with Vaulta-specific enhancements.

New Repositories

greymass/api-contract

Created: 2025-08-11
Repository: https://github.com/greymass/api-contract
Purpose: Smart contract template/boilerplate for new contract development
Technology Stack: Antelope smart contracts (C++)

Description: Template repository providing standardized structure for Antelope smart contract development. Includes setup instructions for renaming template files and folders to match new contract name with organized directory structure for source includes tests and Ricardian documentation.

Initial Activity: Repository created and populated with template structure. No PRs in August - primarily setup work. Template intended for internal use to scaffold new contract projects.

Context: Part of infrastructure development for vaulta-contracts. The api-contract template referenced in vaulta-contracts commits as foundation for new contract development. Provides standardized starting point for consistent contract architecture.

Development Patterns

Web Authenticator Backup and Recovery Development

Business Need: Non-custodial wallet requires reliable backup and recovery mechanisms. Users must securely backup wallet credentials and reliably restore wallets from backups. Production-ready wallet requires comprehensive backup system robust authentication and tested recovery flows. Failed backups or broken recovery risk permanent fund loss destroying user trust.

Technical Challenge: Implementing comprehensive backup system supporting multiple methods (QR codes cloud storage manual) with different security tradeoffs. Encryption must protect keys even if storage compromised. WebAuthn enrollment must work reliably for first-time users and during account creation. Recovery flows must handle edge cases discovered during testing. Production environment configuration requires careful security and performance considerations. All critical paths need thorough testing and validation.

Solution Implemented: 22 PRs completing production-ready wallet:

Backup System Implementation (8 PRs):

WebAuthn Reliability (3 PRs):

Recovery Flow Implementation (4 PRs):

Production Readiness (7 PRs):

Work Completed: 22 PRs continuing Web Authenticator development with focus on backup and recovery systems.

Technical Impact: Production-ready no-download web-based non-custodial cloud wallet. Users can create accounts and sign transactions in 1-2 minutes without installations. Comprehensive backup system protects against fund loss through multiple backup methods with encryption. Reliable WebAuthn enrollment enables passkey-based authentication. Tested recovery flows ensure users can restore wallets under various conditions. Production configuration and bug fixes ensure reliable operation at scale.

Three-Month Sprint Summary:

  • June (14 PRs): Infrastructure foundation - transaction signing security hardening database abstraction server-side API Apple login identity proofs
  • July (15 PRs): Design and features - professional UI Ledger support Ricardian contracts CSRF protection sealed-messages migration
  • August (22 PRs): Backup system implementation (QR codes, cloud storage) WebAuthn refinements recovery flow prototyping

Total Work: 51 PRs across three months establishing comprehensive production-ready wallet combining no-download convenience with non-custodial security through WebAuthn-based authentication flexible backup options hardware wallet support professional design and reliable recovery mechanisms.

Ecosystem Integration: Sextant integration (PR #47) connects to shared account creation platform. WharfKit plugin updates (PR #9) enable dapp integration. Component library usage ensures consistency with Greymass product family.

Vaulta Token Infrastructure Development

Context: Vaulta-contracts Sentiment branch received 10 commits during August building comprehensive token infrastructure. Work included token registry implementation standard token contract testing frameworks and development workflow improvements. Foundation for Vaulta token ecosystem supporting creation discovery and interaction through standard interfaces with custom enhancements.

Business Need: Vaulta ecosystem requires robust token infrastructure. Users need ability to create and manage tokens. Applications need token discovery mechanism. Token registry provides on-chain directory for metadata. Standard token implementation ensures compatibility while custom enhancements enable Vaulta-specific features. Reusable infrastructure benefits entire ecosystem through shared contracts and testing frameworks.

Technical Challenge: Implementing token registry contract managing on-chain token directory with metadata storage. Building standard eosio.token-compatible contract with Vaulta-specific enhancements. Contract-as-issuer pattern enables programmatic token management. RAM optimization prevents contract bloat through balance cleanup. Registry/token integration enables dynamic token creation with automatic discovery. Testing infrastructure must validate RAM behavior and contract interactions. Development workflow must support rapid iteration.

Solution Implemented: 10 commits establishing token infrastructure:

Token Registry (commits 72d9b63 4dbf15e 2eae6ee):

  • On-chain token directory for discovery
  • Metadata storage including precision
  • Deposit-based fee system for flexible payment models
  • Registry contract requirement checks
  • Configuration validation (minimum length etc.)
  • Integration with token contract for automatic registration

Standard Token Implementation (commit c8a2b04):

  • eosio.token-compatible contract
  • Contract-as-issuer pattern (issuer is contract not account)
  • Registry notification on token creation
  • Duplicate prevention
  • Allocation logging
  • Account/stats reset functionality
  • Comprehensive test coverage
  • WharfKit/antelope dependencies

RAM Optimization (commits b1a4a2c 4dbf15e):

  • transfer2 action implementing sender-pays-RAM pattern
  • Balance row cleanup preventing contract bloat
  • Mock receiver contract for RAM testing
  • Isolated RAM behavior validation

Testing Infrastructure (commits b1a4a2c 4dbf15e):

  • Mock contracts for isolated testing
  • Real WASM usage in tests
  • State rollback for test isolation

Development Workflow (commits b1a4a2c 6bb22a0 500a4e8):

  • Bun adoption for faster builds
  • Modular testnet setup (wipe/setup/reset files)
  • Contract template helper (ctemplate)
  • Namespace organization (vaultacontracts)
  • Improved codegen and cleanup commands

Security (commit 9367c6e):

  • Contract authorization for reset actions
  • Prevents unauthorized state resets

Architecture (commits 4dbf15e 0d92a8e):

  • Discrete registry steps for maintainability
  • Unified contract repository
  • Clear separation of concerns
  • Configuration validation

Work Completed: 10 commits establishing comprehensive token infrastructure foundation.

Technical Impact: Reusable token infrastructure other contracts can leverage. Token registry enables on-chain token discovery with complete metadata. Standard-compliant token contract ensures ecosystem compatibility. Contract-as-issuer pattern enables programmatic token management. RAM optimization prevents contract bloat through sender-pays-RAM transfers and balance cleanup. Testing infrastructure enables rapid iteration without heavyweight node requirements. Development workflow improvements speed up contract development cycles.

Architectural Patterns:

  • Registry/Token Integration: Token creation automatically registers in discovery directory
  • Contract-as-Issuer: Programmatic token management without account dependencies
  • Sender-Pays-RAM: Improved UX where receivers don’t need RAM for incoming transfers
  • Deposit-Based Fees: Flexible payment models for registry operations
  • Namespace Separation: Vaultacontracts namespace prevents standard library conflicts
  • Discrete Steps: Registry broken into maintainable components

Testing Strategy:

  • Mock contracts enable isolated RAM behavior validation
  • Real WASM usage ensures accurate testing
  • State rollback provides test isolation
  • Comprehensive test coverage validates reliability

Ecosystem Alignment: WharfKit/antelope dependency migration aligns with ecosystem direction. Standard eosio.token compatibility ensures broad compatibility. Registry integration pattern establishes foundation for other contract types. Reusable infrastructure reduces duplication across projects.

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