Demedia YakiHonne Tech Update Monthly Report Vol.2

Over the past month, YakiHonne has undergone numerous technical updates, encompassing various aspects of the platform. From login and creation to publishing and reading, as well as interaction, each step has been thoroughly revised and improved. Now, let's delve into the detailed product updates that YakiHonne has implemented for each of these stages.

1. Login

Updates：

• when not logged in the sign-in sign-up modal keeps popping up, appearing once in 20 minutes.
• Fixed the private key and on-the-go generated keys logged-users zapping and to be zapped issues.
• Added the input of a Lightning address or Lud-06 identifier extracted from the Alby wallet or inserted manually by the user.
• Added created curations tab to the user profile.
• Added support for nprofile (NIP-21) for fetching users profiles.

At present, if you click to read an article and choose not to log in (although logging in is still recommended), the modal will only appear once every 20 minutes. This approach aims to minimize disruptions and interruptions while you immerse yourself in reading.

When you try to log in, you can not only using your private key but also utilizing extension to enhance your privacy and account security.

After logging in, your profile will not only display your articles but also showcase your curation activities. Additionally, we now support NIP-21, which simplifies the identification of your profile, making it easier for others to recognize and connect with you.

2. Writing & Publishing

Updates：

• Added articles descriptions and selected keywords to the articles feed within the homepage.
• Added the options of “all relays” to receive non-duplicated articles feed or relay-based selection.
• Relay-based deletion for the written articles, users have the right to keep their articles wherever they want.
• Fixed the article preview when the input is unformatted properly.
• Remove unstable default relays.
• Fixed: articles markdown previews such as blockquotes and others.
• Remove uploading cover image, description, and tags obligation. They are optional for users with a default cover image to auto-upload.

Enhancing the writing and publishing experience has consistently remained a top priority in YakiHonne's technical updates. Through optimizations in relay and relay-based deletion, we ensure that you retain full control over your articles and can keep them wherever you prefer.

We have made significant improvements to the Markdown editor, specifically in terms of scale, preview functionality, as well as cover, description, and tags. These enhancements contribute to a smoother and more streamlined process for writing and publishing your content.

3. Reading & Interaction

Updates：

• Added Latest tags for users to keep track of the latest discussed topics.
• Added Top Creators/Curators to the homepage showing current active creators (based on all relays or selected relays).
• Enhanced the UI/UX articles feed within the homepage for more efficient reading (Same goes for the mobile design).
• Added Lightning zaps function: on user profile and articles list (in each article) and when opening article under the user profile address.
• Added Follow function: on the user profile and when opening the article under the user profile side by side with the zapping.
• Added comments section on the right side of the article using @fiatjaf nocomment repository: https://github.com/fiatjaf/nocomment.
• Added Follows Feed on the home for custom preferred feed from content creators you follow.
• Set up platform content thumbnails for social media and other platforms sharing.
• Enhanced article viewing layout for more convenient and efficient reading.
• Optimized fetching data speed for better experience.

After ongoing optimization, you can now enjoy a faster and smoother decentralized media experience. We have introduced new features to the homepage, such as Tags, Top Creators/Curators, and a follow feed, making it easier for you to find and read the content you desire. Additionally, we have implemented functions like Zap, Follow, and Comments, providing both readers and authors with more avenues for interaction and value exchange. As a reader, you can not only show appreciation for your favorite articles but also use Zap to encourage the authors. And as an author, receiving praise and Zap can motivate you to deliver more high-quality content to your followers and readers.

Conclusion

YakiHonne's commitment to continuous improvement is evident in the array of technical updates implemented over the past month. From login to publishing, reading to interaction, each stage has received thorough revisions and enhancements. Users can now enjoy uninterrupted reading experiences, boosted privacy and security features, and simplified profile identification. The writing and publishing process has been streamlined, allowing creators to exercise full control over their articles and deliver content with greater ease. With new features like Tags, Top Creators/Curators, and interactive functions such as Zap, Follow, and Comments, both readers and authors benefit from increased engagement and value exchange. YakiHonne has transformed into a faster, smoother, and more empowering decentralized media platform, try YakiHonne.com now and embrace a new era of digital content consumption and creation.