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Here’s the latest scoop on what’s been cooking at PIVXLabs.

We’ve been hard at work on multiple fronts, from rolling out new tools to polishing existing ones. Below is a rundown of our recent efforts, keeping things straightforward and focused on the progress you care about.

Vector Bot SDK: First Version Out the Door

We’ve launched the initial version of the Vector Bot SDK, a big step toward empowering developers to build bots for the Vector ecosystem. This release involved a ton of groundwork to make it solid and user-friendly. Check it out:

• Vector Bot SDK: https://github.com/Luke-Larsen/Vector-SDK
• Mirror Repository: https://github.com/VectorPrivacy/Vector-SDK

To help folks get started, we also released an example bot to show how the SDK works in action:

• Vector Bot SDK Example: https://github.com/Luke-Larsen/Vector-SDK-Example

We’re also working on typing indicators for the SDK, a handy feature for when bot responses take a moment. This is in progress and can be tracked here: https://github.com/VectorPrivacy/Vector-SDK/pull/1

Closed-Source Bot R&D

We’ve been diving deep into research and development for some exciting bot features, much of which will feed into open-source example bots. A chunk of this work is for a new bot we’re crafting to make Vector more fun and engaging. Planned features include:

• AI Generation: Image, video, and text generation to spice up interactions.
• Address Book System: Helping users find and connect with each other.
• Cross-Platform Messaging: Enabling short messages between Vector’s Discord and Matrix bots, bridging communities seamlessly.

Stay tuned — these additions aim to draw more eyes to Vector and make it a blast to use!

PIVCards Server Maintenance

We hit a snag with some external software affecting PIVCards, but we’ve rolled out a fix, and the service is back online, running smoothly.

MyPIVXWallet (MPW)

Work on MyPIVXWallet has been all about refining the experience for the upcoming multi-account and multi-masternode release. Here’s what we’ve been tweaking:

• Database Cleanup: Improved account deletion to keep the database tidy (PR #572, PR #586).

• Faster Vault Creation: Reduced loading times by remembering created blocks PR #574.

• Proposal Fixes: Blocked decimal values in proposal payments for cleaner submissions PR #580.

• Synced Alert Improvement: Alerts now only show for the active wallet PR #583.

• End-to-End Test Fixes: Squashed bugs to ensure smoother testing PR #584.

Seed Export/Import: Added the ability to export and import entire vault seeds, not just wallets PR #585.

Shield Memo Design: Finalized the design for memos on SHIELD transactions to improve usability PR #551.

These updates are all about making MPW more reliable and user-friendly as we gear up for the big release.

Labs Pulse: Infrastructure Monitoring Tool

We’re thrilled to share that Labs Pulse, our new infrastructure monitoring tool, is live (though not officially announced yet, as we’re ironing out a few final details). Hosted on an isolated server, Labs Pulse gives the Labs Team and community a color-coded snapshot of our ecosystem’s health, quick notifications for critical issues, and better tools to tackle infrastructure hiccups.

• Backend: Fully built to keep things running smoothly.
• Frontend: Beautifully designed by barbie_babe_ in parallel.
• Labs Pulse is already live and usable (but not yet announced, with minor work left). pulse.pivxla.bz
• Source Code: Available under the MIT license at PIVX-Labs/Labs-Pulse

Labs Oracle: Price Display Feature

We added a small but useful in-tab price display to Labs Oracle, making it easier to check prices at a glance.

• PIVX-Labs/Oracle/commit

Vector App Enhancements

The Vector app got some love with around 20 new commits, focusing on:

• Group Chat Prep: A multi-week refactor to support group chats, self-destructing chats, public chats, and more, moving beyond DM-only functionality.
• Bug Fixes: Hunted down pesky bugs affecting file sharing, notifications, muting, voice messaging, and Android stability to make Vector smoother and more reliable.

Wrapping Up

Despite a well-deserved vacation break, the team’s been pushing forward with these updates to strengthen the PIVX ecosystem and its tools. From Vector’s bot-building potential to Labs Pulse’s monitoring power and MPW’s polish, we’re laying the groundwork for a more private, user-friendly, and robust experience.

Thanks for your support, and we’ll keep you posted on what’s next!

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