MASQ App v0.3.1 2022-8-13

MASQ APP FRONTEND
Features
General Settings screen, now allows user to choose Node ID on the fly
Browser Hotkeys added for tabs, refresh and history
MASQ Premium balance tracker in Settings
Implemented native Windows window controls
High Performance mode added to settings - removes 3D globe and animations for lower system overhead
Added Linux AppImage bundle for distribution
Bug Fixes
Handle adblocker toggle switch java error
Change low balance threshold triggering wrongly for MATIC balance
fixed Maximize window control button
Metamask and tab lifecycle issues 
Text fixes and typos
Windows Nodelog location
Added snapcraft-alsa and extensions to solve audio issue on Linux snap
Improvements
Adblocker preloader allows for latest adblock list on every app startup
Added help text on wallet recovery fail alert modal for importing with private key
Adjustments to Notification messages
UI enhancements to dashboard, globe and panels
Removal of unrequired files to reduce Snap filesize
Browser tab animations, styling and feedback
Browser history buttons have hover animation
Feedback on refresh, back, forward and stop actions
Globe position and turn on button
Update prompt and button improved - shows version and download progress
Fixed log-level setting
Update consuming tab when MASQ is off
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MASQ NODE CORE
Improvement
Upgraded the MASQ Node routing engine, so routes are efficiently determined for return routes.
Routes are chosen based on cheapest path, based on the ratepacks of all neighbors. Additionally the return route is also preferenced to avoid re-using the initial routing Nodes on the original route from user Node to the exit Node.
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INSTALLERS
AppImage Now Shipped
Linux users - beta builds are now complemented with an AppImage file for the Electron app with separate MASQ Node binaries.
This should allow other Linux flavours and users with customized OS to configure the MASQ daemon and background service, and run the MASQ app separately, without relying on a SNAP solution.