Follow up on the latest improvements and updates.

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January 9, 2025

new

improved

MASQ-app

MASQ-node-core

Premium

MASQ web3 browser v0.9.8 - Base chain support!

This is the BIG one - Base Support live for current testnet!

Features

Base chain support added - Base Sepolia now default network live for all new users
Premium subscription model implemented for user signups, via Boomfi
Premium-user faucet implemented
Changing chain supported from Polygon to Base

Note:

current holders of tMASQ on Polygon Amoy or Base Sepolia can activate MASQ dVPN

Improvements

Wallet balances update automatically after onboarding
Updated Premium feature window
Adjusted hop-count logic so it is open for Premium users
Connection status stability improved and optimised Country Flag logic
Desktop widgets fetching improved
Minor styling adjustment

Bug Fixes

Adjusted Lock screen logic to prevent loading issues

January 9, 2025

new

MASQ-app

MASQ-node-core

Base Chain now Live for MASQ Browser!

Base Support is now fully integrated into MASQ Browser!
Current Base Sepolia is live and is now the default chain for all new users to MASQ!
Features
Base chain support added - Base Sepolia
 now is the default network live for all new users
Changing chain supported from Polygon to Base
Premium users can purchase Base chain subscription, or opt for Polygon

October 29, 2024

improved

fixed

new

MASQ-app

web3-apps

MASQ web3 browser v0.9.7

What's New!

MASQ Browser v0.9.7 rounds up some fixes in connection stablity, extension support, bugs and improvements for user onboarding.

Features

Updated Chromium upstream version
Passkeys for logins work with most sites (via OS hardware support), with Bitwarden enabled also works on software support
Showing Chain selections for testnet and mainnet
Preliminary support for MASQ Extension cross config

Improvements

Connection status stability improved and optimised Country Flag logic
Faucet for new users and tMASQ top-up improved
Desktop widgets data fetching improved
Wallet setup flow has been improved, allowing user to step back before final wallet choice
Metamask no longer enabled by default, allowing user to choose desired wallet
Improved stability of web3 wallet extensions using existing official stable versions
App optimisations for performance and reduced app size
Minor styling adjustments

Bug Fixes

Repaired Public IP fetch step (package failure)
Fixed import wallet with 12th seed word bug
Repaired the Cancel button on connection progress

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New web3 dApp store additions

HashAI (DeFi)
TokenSight (DeFi)
MANDE Network (Social and Utility)
Venice AI (Utilities)
Moon Tropica (web3 Gaming)
Metascore (Utilities)

Get the MASQ web3 Browser app now on: masqbrowser.com

July 23, 2024

new

improved

MASQ-app

MASQ web3 browser v0.9.6

What's New!
MASQ Browser v0.9.6 launches the LEADING-EDGE feature of the Hop Selector
, allowing users the ability to change speed and privacy levels by adjusting the number of peers being routed across on the MASQ Network - a world-first for mesh network privacy solutions!
MASQ Network Widgets are live on the Desktop screen, allowing users to see on-chain Network activity and share social proof to support MASQ Network!
Completing our extension UI component preparation, the "Dashboard Panel" now contains ALL the onboarding leading to an even faster startup experience into the MASQ Spaces desktop view seconds after installation.
Features
Hop Selector feature is live!
Onboarding is now handled within the Dashboard Panel
MASQ Widgets now on "Spaces" desktop screens
Improvements
Fixed default values that can cause unset panel info
Setting up Wallet allows back navigation to avoid errors
Styling Improvements
Get the MASQ web3 Browser app now on: masqbrowser.com
Check out some in-app images below!

July 23, 2024

new

MASQ-app

MASQ Network Desktop Widget

MASQ Network Widgets are live on the Desktop screen, allowing users to interact directly with $MASQ utility token access and social engagement for the MASQ ecosystem
They will be used to display network activity and statistics about the $MASQ utility token, using on-chain data from decentralized sources!
(TheGraph, Uniswap, Quickswap and more)
These widgets also allow users to share social proof to support MASQ Network, and get involved with Community Rewards as part of the MASQ Ecosystem Accelerator!
Here is a screenshot of the widgets, appearing in v0.9.6:

July 23, 2024

new

MASQ-app

MASQ-node-core

MASQ Hop Selector

The Hop Selecter
 allows users to change speed and privacy levels by adjusting the number of peers being routed across on the MASQ Network - a world-first for mesh network privacy solutions!
Using the Hop Selecter means that a user can:
adjust down
 the hop number for more speed which provides higher speed
, with less routing privacy
adjust up
 the hop number to provide more routing privacy, which will likely decrease speed
 in browsing
Changing the Hop count currently requires reconnection to the MASQ Network and a prompt will let you know if that hop level chosen is available to the user when it attempts to connect.
Here is what the Hop Selector looks like for users:

June 21, 2024

new

improved

MASQ-app

MASQ web3 browser v0.9.5

What's New!

MASQ Browser v0.9.5 builds out the "Dashboard Panel" component with more functionality for all the MASQ Network settings, for your privacy browsing (and serving!)

Under the hood, a significant Electron upgrade was done for v30, in future allowing greater web browsing enhancements and more custom handling of tabs and windows!

Features

upgrade to Electron v30
MASQ Node Settings Panel added - users can now change their entry Node IDs, Log-level and blockchain service (coming soon) all from the same panel!

Improvements

Added Power button to Header
Bookmarks modal improvements to open on current Space
Repaired extensions, using their stable official prior versions
Further optimisations for Connection Panel and UI elements states
Wallet Panel Addresses display and copy button
Styling Improvements

Bug Fixes

Fixed lock screen hint
Node ID can be manually set properly

Get the MASQ web3 Browser app now on: masqbrowser.com

May 24, 2024

improved

fixed

MASQ-app

MASQ web3 browser v0.9.4

MASQ Browser v0.9.4 releases a number of hot-fixes and addresses feedback from our loyal userbase!

Improvements

Connection Panel responsiveness added
Serving panel reflects proper values (DNS and Port), including default DNS
Draggable window bounds added
Better support for smaller screens
Styling and Tool Tip Improvements

Bug Fixes

Status for MASQ Connection and UI elements repaired
Adjusted Testnet balances and gas-station API
Fixed lock screen bug
Fixed draggable window minimize bug
Fixed transparent webContents background

Get the MASQ web3 Browser app now on: masqbrowser.com

May 15, 2024

new

improved

fixed

MASQ-app

Premium

MASQ web3 browser v0.9.3

MASQ Browser v0.9.3 is PACKED with much anticipated features and improvements, tying another active partnership into the web3 privacy ecosystem!

Features

Handshake
Domain (HNS) Support
Bitwarden
Password Manager (official extension) supported
Premium Store window, showcasing first Premium feature-set concept
Dashboard screen removed and replaced with draggable windows - Connection Panel, web3 dApp Store and Premium Store
Onboarding Tooltips popups for new users

Improvements

Connection Panel improved UX
Improved connection accuracy on UI components
Improved Connection Icons

Adjusted dapp store favorites
Tooltips across many buttons and panels
Styling Fixes
Spaces dock improvements
Added better navigation buttons to draggable windows

Bug Fixes

Fixed Bookmark opening in wrong Space, and multiple openings
Improved app restart visuals

Get the MASQ web3 Browser app now on our new updated website masqbrowser.com

May 15, 2024

new

MASQ-app

Bitwarden Password Manager Supported!

Bitwarden is one of the most respected password manager suites for browsers and range of devices.
MASQ Browser now supports the Bitwarden extension from the Chrome Web Store and users can now use their favorite Bitwarden password management services right from their accounts in the privacy and comfort of the MASQ web3 experience.
Bitwarden is open-source, uses End-to-End-Encryption (E2EE) and offers some of the best password encryption models for customers, families and businesses across the world today!
Read all about them at bitwarden.com

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