Research Data: October 2025
Generated: 2025-12-08 19:15 UTC
Method: REST API (historical data >30 days)
Rate Limit Remaining: 4800+ core, 30 search
Data Sources & References
GitHub Organizations:
Individual Repositories:
- aaroncox/vaulta-contracts (Sentiment branch) - 1 PR merged
New Repositories:
- greymass/accounting - Created Oct 9
- wharfkit/bundle - Created Oct 13
Publications:
- jesta.blog - 1 blog post
Summary Statistics
- Greymass: 29 PRs merged across 4 repositories
- web-authenticator: 22 PRs
- unicove: 4 PRs
- web-authenticator-backups: 2 PRs
- mnemonic-seeds: 1 PR
- Wharfkit: 0 PRs merged
- New Repositories: 2 created (accounting, bundle)
- Individual Developer Activity: 1 PR merged (vaulta-contracts account creation)
- Publications: 1 blog post (strategic vision)
Top Repositories by Activity:
- web-authenticator (22 PRs)
- unicove (4 PRs)
- web-authenticator-backups (2 PRs)
Context from Prior Months
September 2025: Web Authenticator saw intensive development with 26 PRs focused on state management refactoring, UX simplification, Unicove integration, and testnet refinements. Development emphasized architecture optimization, technical debt reduction, and ecosystem connectivity. Two new repositories were created: web-authenticator-backups extension for secure mnemonic backups and wallet-plugin-gatewallet for Gate Wallet integration.
Ongoing into October: October continues the intensive Web Authenticator development trajectory from September. Focus shifts toward production readiness with passkey/WebAuthn refinement, backup system completion (V2 launch), state architecture improvements, and Wuchale implementation. Development becomes more focused on polish, user experience refinements, and feature completeness rather than foundational architecture changes.
Greymass Organization
Activity Summary: October saw concentrated development on Web Authenticator with 22 merged PRs focused on passkey/WebAuthn support, backup systems, state refactoring, and UI/UX improvements. Unicove received 4 release-related PRs. Supporting libraries (web-authenticator-backups, mnemonic-seeds) were refined. One new repository created mid-month.
greymass/web-authenticator
Repository: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator
Activity: 22 PRs merged in October 2025
Strategic Context: Web-based non-custodial wallet enabling 1-2 minute onboarding without downloads. Integrates with Wharf for seamless dapp connectivity. October development focused on WebAuthn/passkey implementation, backup system maturation, state architecture improvements, and production readiness.
PR #208: Environmental vars to enable/disable features
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/208
Merged: 2025-10-24
Discussion: 1 comment
Work Summary: Introduced environment variables for feature flags to control enabled backup plugins and other features.
Technical Impact: Configuration-based feature control enables flexible deployment across environments. Allows selective feature enablement without code changes. Important for progressive rollout and A/B testing of new capabilities.
PR #207: Wharf Code reorg
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/207
Merged: 2025-10-24
Discussion: 1 comment
Work Summary: Reorganized Wharf component structure by introducing new environment variables to control backup plugins and moving files out of utils directory into more appropriate locations.
Body Details: “Might look like a large PR, but it’s just moving files/imports around. Introducing new .env values to control enabled backup plugins. Reorganizing the Wharf components. A nice opportunity to pull a bunch of files out of utils and put them someplace more appropriate.”
Technical Impact: Code organization improvement enhancing maintainability. Consolidates Wharf-specific components for better structure. Reduces technical debt by properly organizing utility functions. Foundation for cleaner codebase as project scales.
PR #205: Change style of backup banner
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/205
Merged: 2025-10-22
Discussion: 1 comment
Work Summary: Updated visual styling of backup reminder banner.
Technical Impact: UI polish for backup feature visibility. Improves user awareness of backup functionality.
PR #204: Truncate public key display to prevent UI overflow
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/204
Merged: 2025-10-22
Discussion: 1 comment
Work Summary: Truncated public key display strings to prevent UI overflow issues.
Technical Impact: UI fix preventing layout breaks from long key strings. Improves visual consistency across different screen sizes.
PR #202: Minor changes to menubar spacing
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/202
Merged: 2025-10-22
Discussion: 1 comment
Work Summary: Adjusted alignment and vertical spacing in menubar.
Body Details: “Some alignment and vertical spacing changes”
Technical Impact: Visual polish improving menubar aesthetics and usability.
PR #201: Refactor account name creation for better ui ux
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/201
Merged: 2025-10-22
Discussion: 3 comments
Work Summary: Refactored account name creation flow for improved user experience.
Technical Impact: UX improvement simplifying critical onboarding step. Better account name creation flow reduces friction for new users.
PR #200: Fixes
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/200
Merged: 2025-10-22
Discussion: 2 comments
Work Summary: Multiple bug fixes and improvements including reworked balance state fetching using resources, added filter/search for accounts with 5+ accounts, generated copy of account creation contract, switched Vaulta to different account, changed public key format in smart contract creation from legacy to standard.
Body Details: “Reworked balances state to fetch using resources instead of custom function. Added filter/search box on account selector if you have more than 5 accounts. Misc bug fixes. Added generated copy of new account creation contract. Switched Vaulta to use a different account. Changed public key string in smart contract creation (use standard not legacy).”
Technical Impact: Resource fetching improvement leveraging standard API patterns. Search/filter capability essential for users managing multiple accounts. Public key format standardization improves compatibility and follows best practices. Account creation contract integration.
PR #199: Initial wuchale implementation
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/199
Merged: 2025-10-17
Discussion: 1 comment
Work Summary: Initial implementation of Wuchale integration.
Technical Impact: Wuchale integration expanding Web Authenticator ecosystem connectivity. Enables new integration patterns with external services.
PR #198: Wuchale implementation and migration to new createContext helper
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/198
Merged: 2025-10-18
Discussion: 2 comments
Work Summary: Completed Wuchale implementation and migrated codebase to new createContext helper pattern.
Technical Impact: Wuchale integration completion. Context helper migration improves code consistency and maintainability across state management. Architectural improvement for Svelte state patterns.
PR #197: Use remote function to check account name availability
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/197
Merged: 2025-10-17
Discussion: 0 comments
Work Summary: Switched account name availability checking to remote function rather than local validation.
Technical Impact: Real-time account name validation against blockchain state. More accurate than client-side validation. Improves user experience during account creation by preventing name conflicts earlier.
PR #196: Fixed some issues
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/196
Merged: 2025-10-17
Discussion: 1 comment
Work Summary: Various bug fixes.
Technical Impact: Stability improvements.
PR #195: Splitting Accounts into Accounts, Backup, and Wallets
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/195
Merged: 2025-10-17
Discussion: 1 comment
Work Summary: Major state architecture refactor splitting AccountsState into separate AccountState, AccountsState, WalletsState, and BackupState. Created reusable core state pattern with persistence. Reworked RequestState to use runed’s resource for async state. Removed unused ToasterState and CredentialsState.
Body Details: “Notable changes: Created new core states that allow reusable persistence. Reworked AccountState, AccountsState, and SettingsState to inherit from core state. Created WalletsState and BackupState to remove that responsibility from AccountsState. Reworked RequestState to use runed’s resource for async state. Removed the unused ToasterState and components - we aren’t using these and I don’t think we should. Removed unused CredentialsState - these were unused since moving to discoverable credentials. Also updated a bunch of pages/layouts based on the ch…”
Technical Impact: Significant architectural improvement separating concerns. AccountsState was handling too many responsibilities; splitting into focused states improves maintainability and testability. Core state pattern with built-in persistence enables code reuse across state classes. Async state management with runed’s resource provides better loading/error states. Removal of unused code reduces bundle size and complexity.
PR #193: Backup State Refactor
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/193
Merged: 2025-10-14
Discussion: 1 comment
Work Summary: Refactored backup state management.
Technical Impact: Improved backup state architecture as follow-up to state splitting in PR #195. Better separation of backup concerns.
PR #191: ensure retry uses initial forceCreate from URL param
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/191
Merged: 2025-10-11
Discussion: 1 comment
Work Summary: Fixed account creation retry flow to preserve forceCreate URL parameter across retry attempts.
Technical Impact: Bug fix ensuring URL parameters persist through retry flows. Improves reliability of account creation process when users need to retry.
PR #190: Dafuga backups v2 merge
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/190
Merged: 2025-10-08
Discussion: 1 comment
Work Summary: Merged backup system V2 work.
Technical Impact: Major backup system update integrating V2 architecture. Related to PR #187 Backups V2 implementation.
PR #189: Refactor account name editing
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/189
Merged: 2025-10-11
Discussion: 3 comments
Work Summary: Refactored account name editing component removing modal editing in favor of in-place editing. Used NameInput from unicove-components. Moved state and methods to creation state. Replaced deprecated createEventDispatcher with callback prop pattern.
Body Details: “I did a small refactor on the account name editing component and its state. There’s probably more to be done here, but here’s what I did: Removed modal editing. Now you can just edit the name in place. Used the NameInput from unicove-component rather than a generic text input. Moved the state and methods to the creation state.svelte.ts. Wasn’t sure if this could belong in a new state class instead. Removed deprecated createEventDispatcher and refactored with a callback prop instead”
Technical Impact: UX improvement with in-place editing reducing interaction friction. Leverages shared Unicove components for consistency. Modernizes Svelte patterns by removing deprecated API in favor of callback props. Better state organization.
PR #188: Scroll account select
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/188
Merged: 2025-10-11
Discussion: 10 comments
Work Summary: Added scrolling capability to account selector.
Technical Impact: UX improvement for users with many accounts. Enables navigation through large account lists. 10 comments suggests this had technical discussion around implementation approach.
PR #187: Backups V2
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/187
Merged: 2025-10-11
Discussion: 30 comments
Work Summary: Major backup system V2 implementation.
Technical Impact: Significant backup system overhaul. 30 comments indicates extensive technical discussion and design decisions. This was a high-complexity feature requiring careful review and iteration. Major milestone for Web Authenticator production readiness enabling users to secure their accounts.
Strategic Significance: Backup capability critical for non-custodial wallet adoption. Users need confidence they can recover accounts. V2 represents maturation of backup architecture after initial implementation.
PR #183: Passkeys, Paraglide, and Credentials state
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/183
Merged: 2025-10-07
Discussion: 1 comment
Work Summary: Integrated passkey support, Paraglide internationalization, and credentials state management.
Technical Impact: Passkey integration enables WebAuthn-based authentication providing modern, secure, passwordless experience. Paraglide internationalization framework enables multi-language support. Credentials state management provides foundation for managing WebAuthn credentials.
Strategic Significance: Passkeys represent cutting-edge authentication UX. Browser-native, phishing-resistant, no passwords to remember. Critical for mainstream adoption. Internationalization support enables global reach.
PR #182: Add pending request component
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/182
Merged: 2025-10-04
Discussion: 1 comment
Work Summary: Added Pending Request component showing active transaction requests. Changed switcher icon from right chevron to up/down chevron.
Body Details: “Adds the Pending Request component and changes the switcher icon from a right chevron to an up/down chevron”
Technical Impact: UX improvement giving users visibility into pending transactions. Icon change improves visual communication of switcher interaction. Better feedback for async operations.
PR #181: Passkey/webauthn refactor
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/181
Merged: 2025-10-05
Discussion: 1 comment
Work Summary: Refactored passkey and WebAuthn implementation.
Technical Impact: Follow-up refinement to PR #183 passkey implementation. Architectural improvements to WebAuthn integration patterns. Better code organization for credential management.
PR #175: Connections and App State
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/175
Merged: 2025-10-04
Discussion: 2 comments
Work Summary: Converted state management to app.svelte.ts with app state (menuTitle, pageTitle). Converted account selector from modal to page (/select route). Renamed Session Key names in localStorage. Fixed Session uniqueness issue allowing same account across multiple apps. Abstracted LoginPrompt component for reuse in Identity Requests and homepage. Added pagination on /accounts page. Added error message for Ledger device without Contract Data enabled. Added Connections section to Settings.
Body Details: “Converted /lib/state/index.ts into /lib/state/app.svelte.ts for app state (and added menuTitle and pageTitle state). Converted account selector from modal to a page (/select). Renamed Session Key names in localstorage. Fixed issue with Session uniqueness preventing the same account from being used in multiple apps. Abstracted
Technical Impact: Major state architecture evolution consolidating app-level state. Account selector as dedicated page improves UX and enables deep linking. Session management fix critical for multi-app use cases - users can now use same account across different dapps. Component abstraction (LoginPrompt) improves code reuse. Pagination essential for accounts page scalability. Ledger Contract Data error message improves hardware wallet UX. Connections management in Settings provides transparency and control.
Strategic Significance: Session uniqueness fix enables core use case of single account across ecosystem. App state consolidation creates foundation for future features requiring global state. Connections management gives users visibility and control over dapp permissions.
greymass/unicove
Repository: https://github.com/greymass/unicove
Activity: 4 PRs merged
Strategic Context: Block explorer and web wallet interface for Antelope blockchains featuring sentiment voting, multisig support, and seamless onboarding.
PR #541: Updated URL again
Link: https://github.com/greymass/unicove/pull/541
Merged: 2025-10-22
Discussion: 0 comments
Work Summary: URL configuration update.
Technical Impact: Configuration adjustment, likely environment-related.
PR #540: Next release
Link: https://github.com/greymass/unicove/pull/540
Merged: 2025-10-22
Discussion: 0 comments
Work Summary: Release preparation merge.
Technical Impact: Release consolidation PR gathering changes for deployment.
PR #537: Update .env.jungle4
Link: https://github.com/greymass/unicove/pull/537
Merged: 2025-10-19
Discussion: 0 comments
Work Summary: Updated Jungle4 testnet environment configuration.
Technical Impact: Testnet configuration maintenance ensuring proper Jungle4 connectivity.
PR #536: Next release
Link: https://github.com/greymass/unicove/pull/536
Merged: 2025-10-18
Discussion: 0 comments
Work Summary: Release preparation merge.
Technical Impact: Release consolidation PR gathering changes for deployment.
greymass/web-authenticator-backups
Repository: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator-backups
Activity: 2 PRs merged
Strategic Context: Browser extension for Web Authenticator providing secure mnemonic backup functionality.
PR #1: Refactor
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator-backups/pull/1
Merged: 2025-10-03
Discussion: 0 comments
Work Summary: Code refactoring.
Technical Impact: Architecture or code quality improvements.
PR #2: Using mnemonic seeds package
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator-backups/pull/2
Merged: 2025-10-04
Discussion: 0 comments
Work Summary: Integrated mnemonic-seeds package for mnemonic handling.
Technical Impact: Leverages shared mnemonic-seeds library eliminating code duplication. Improves maintainability by using centralized mnemonic functionality. Related to mnemonic-seeds PR #2 which removed WASM dependency.
greymass/mnemonic-seeds
Repository: https://github.com/greymass/mnemonic-seeds
Activity: 1 PR merged
Strategic Context: Library for mnemonic seed phrase generation and key derivation used by Web Authenticator backup systems.
PR #2: Removing wasm dependency
Link: https://github.com/greymass/mnemonic-seeds/pull/2
Merged: 2025-10-04
Discussion: 0 comments
Work Summary: Removed WASM dependency and added key generation helper functions.
Body Details: “enhancement: added key generation helpers”
Technical Impact: Eliminates WebAssembly dependency reducing complexity and bundle size. WASM can cause compatibility issues across environments; pure JavaScript implementation improves portability. Added key generation helpers provide convenient API for consumers. Performance tradeoff (WASM typically faster) likely acceptable given infrequent use case of mnemonic generation.
Strategic Significance: Simplifies integration for web-authenticator-backups extension (PR #2). Reduces attack surface by eliminating compiled code. Easier to audit and maintain pure JavaScript implementation.
New Repository: greymass/accounting
Created: 2025-10-09
Repository: https://github.com/greymass/accounting
Visibility: Public
Description: No description provided
Initial Activity: Repository created October 9, with initial push on same day. No README file available. No PRs merged in October.
Purpose: Repository name suggests accounting or financial tracking functionality. Created during active development period. No visible activity beyond initial creation indicates early-stage or internal-only work.
Strategic Significance: Repository creation during intensive Web Authenticator development suggests behind-the-scenes preparation. Accounting functionality could support various use cases: developer revenue tracking, token economics, financial reporting, or infrastructure cost management. Limited public information indicates this may be exploratory or internal tooling work.
Wharfkit Organization
Activity Summary: October saw no merged PRs across Wharfkit repositories. One new repository was created mid-month for bundling common libraries.
New Repository: wharfkit/bundle
Created: 2025-10-13
Repository: https://github.com/wharfkit/bundle
Visibility: Public
Purpose: Prepackaged bundle of common Wharf libraries for IIFE or ESM usage
README Summary: Provides re-exported bundle of common WharfKit libraries for both IIFE (CommonJS) and ESM (ES Module) usage patterns. Package.json and src/main.ts contain list of exported packages. Includes usage examples in public/bundle.html for IIFE and public/esm.html for ESM.
Technology Stack: TypeScript, WharfKit ecosystem packages, dual module format support
Strategic Significance: Bundle repository simplifies WharfKit adoption by providing single-import access to common libraries. Reduces complexity for developers who need multiple WharfKit packages by bundling them together. Supports both traditional script tags (IIFE) and modern ES modules, enabling broader compatibility across different development environments. Important developer experience improvement making WharfKit more accessible for quick prototyping and integration into existing projects without complex build configurations.
Individual Developer Activity
aaroncox/vaulta-contracts - Account Creation
Repository: https://github.com/aaroncox/vaulta-contracts
Branch: https://github.com/aaroncox/vaulta-contracts/tree/Sentiment
Activity: 1 PR merged (#10)
Strategic Context: This repository contains smart contracts for the stake-weighted sentiment voting system and related functionality. These contracts serve as the on-chain foundation for Unicove’s sentiment features.
PR #10: Account Creation
Link: https://github.com/aaroncox/vaulta-contracts/pull/10
Merged: 2025-10-19
Commit: https://github.com/aaroncox/vaulta-contracts/commit/0c4f8558ebe1a862f44945af23c72f9c2059f681
Work Summary: Implemented account creation functionality in smart contracts with support for both R1 (secp256r1/WebAuthn) and K1 (secp256k1/traditional) key types. Split key type handling to enable different cryptographic approaches for account creation. Updated environment configuration.
Technical Impact: Account creation support in smart contracts enables on-chain account provisioning using different key types. R1 key support is critical for WebAuthn-based account creation allowing browser-based authentication without traditional private keys. K1 support maintains compatibility with traditional Antelope key management. Split implementation provides flexibility for different use cases: WebAuthn for new users seeking convenience, traditional keys for users wanting full control. Foundation for Web Authenticator and other wallet onboarding flows that create accounts directly on-chain.
Strategic Significance: This work directly supports modern authentication flows being built in Web Authenticator (PRs #183, #181 focused on passkeys/WebAuthn). Account creation infrastructure is fundamental requirement for simplified onboarding. Multi-key-type support enables modern WebAuthn flows while maintaining backward compatibility. Aligns with October blog post vision of improving native user experience and onboarding.
Publications
”What I see next for Vaulta/Antelope”
Published: 2025-10-29
Source: https://jesta.blog/p/what-i-see-next-for-vaultaantelope
RSS Entry: https://jesta.blog/feed (item 2025-10-29)
Content Summary: Strategic vision post examining Vaulta/Antelope’s development history as alternating cycles between technology and product development. Identifies “fourth cycle” (2022-present) focused on Spring, Wharf, and middleware improvements for native user experience. Argues these technologies are now product-ready and advocates for increased focus on native product development to leverage the infrastructure built over past few years.
Key Topics:
- Historical cycles: EOSIO/EOS → B1 products, Antelope/EVM → crowdfunded products, Spring/EVM → Web3 banking
- Fourth cycle: Spring/Wharf/Middleware → upcoming native products
- Origins of current approach: addressing native user experience and onboarding challenges
- Strategic argument: network should increase focus on native product development to leverage recent technology investments
- Product-technology feedback loop: native evolution requires products to create feedback and drive continued improvement
Context for October Development Activity: This blog post provides strategic framework for understanding October’s development focus. The intensive Web Authenticator work (22 PRs) exemplifies the “fourth cycle” native technology maturation described in the post. Passkey/WebAuthn integration, backup systems, and improved onboarding directly address the “native user experience and onboarding challenges” identified as catalyst for this cycle. Published at month’s end, post positions Web Authenticator as example of technology ready to enter product phase.
Strategic Significance: Published at month’s end, this post articulates vision behind recent development efforts. Acknowledges multi-year investment in native technology stack (Spring, Wharf, middleware) and calls for leveraging these investments through new product development. Timing suggests October development (especially Web Authenticator) demonstrates technology readiness. Vision outlined here provides framework for understanding future activity: expect native product announcements leveraging Web Authenticator, Wharf, and improved onboarding infrastructure.
Notable Technical Discussions
Discussion: Backup System V2 Design
Location: greymass/web-authenticator PR #187
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/187
Comment Count: 30 comments
Topic: Backup system V2 architecture and implementation
Key Discussion Points:
- Design decisions for backup data structure and storage
- Security considerations for mnemonic handling
- Integration approach with browser extension
- State management patterns for backup flows
- Recovery mechanisms and user flows
Decision/Outcome: V2 backup system merged with comprehensive architecture supporting secure mnemonic backups through browser extension integration.
Context: Most discussed PR in October. 30 comments indicate complex technical challenge requiring extensive design discussion. Critical feature for production readiness - users need confidence in account recovery. Discussion likely covered security tradeoffs, UX considerations, and technical implementation approaches.
Discussion: Account Selector Scrolling
Location: greymass/web-authenticator PR #188
Link: https://github.com/greymass/web-authenticator/pull/188
Comment Count: 10 comments
Topic: Implementation approach for account selector scrolling
Key Discussion Points:
- Scroll behavior for large account lists
- UI/UX considerations for account selection
- Performance implications
- Alternative approaches considered
Decision/Outcome: Scrolling capability implemented enabling navigation through large account lists.
Context: 10 comments suggests technical discussion around implementation. Seemingly simple feature but discussion indicates complexity around interaction patterns, visual design, or technical constraints.
For Downstream Agents
Summary Writer (agents/summary.md):
- Read this file for complete context
- Use source links for verification
- Focus on outcomes and business impact
- October theme: Web Authenticator production readiness
- 22 PRs across passkey/WebAuthn, backup systems, state architecture, and UX polish
- Backup V2 represents major milestone with 30-comment discussion
- Passkey integration enables modern passwordless authentication
- State refactoring improves architecture for future development
- Unicove maintenance releases (4 PRs)
- Supporting libraries refined (web-authenticator-backups, mnemonic-seeds)
- Account creation smart contract work (vaulta-contracts PR #10)
- Blog post articulates strategic vision positioning native technology as product-ready
- Reference github-projects.md for display names and descriptions
- Review prior months’ README.md for narrative continuity
- October should be framed as Web Authenticator maturation and production preparation
Technical Writer (agents/technical.md):
- Read this file for complete context
- Include PR numbers and links from here
- Cite sources when making technical claims
- October technical highlights:
- Web Authenticator: Passkey/WebAuthn integration (PRs #183, #181, #183)
- Web Authenticator: Backup V2 system (PRs #187, #190, #193) - high complexity with 30 comments
- Web Authenticator: State architecture refactoring (PRs #195, #175) - separation of concerns
- Web Authenticator: UX improvements (PRs #189, #188, #201, #200, #202, #204, #205)
- Web Authenticator: Wuchale integration (PRs #198, #199)
- Web Authenticator: Code organization (PR #207) and feature flags (PR #208)
- Supporting libraries: mnemonic-seeds WASM removal (PR #2), web-authenticator-backups integration
- Smart contracts: Account creation with R1/K1 key types (vaulta-contracts PR #10)
- Infrastructure: New repositories created (accounting, bundle)
- Unicove: Release maintenance (4 PRs)
- Use discussion summaries for context
- Review prior months’ technical.md for project continuity
- Technical narrative: October focuses on Web Authenticator production readiness with modern authentication, secure backups, and architectural improvements
Both agents: Focus on the WORK and DISCUSSIONS documented here, not the individuals. October 2025 represents intensive Web Authenticator development preparing for production deployment. The 22 PRs span critical features (passkeys, backups), architectural improvements (state refactoring), and production polish (UX refinements). Blog post provides strategic context positioning this work as maturation of “fourth cycle” native technology. Prior months show September also focused heavily on Web Authenticator; October continues and deepens that focus with more sophisticated features (Backup V2, passkeys) and architectural refinements.
Important Framing: October demonstrates significant Web Authenticator maturation. Development velocity remained high (22 PRs) but shifted from foundational architecture (September) to production-critical features (passkeys, Backup V2) and polish. High-discussion PRs (#187 with 30 comments, #188 with 10 comments) indicate complex technical challenges being thoughtfully resolved. This is production preparation phase, not exploratory phase.