Tari Universe - Testnet v0.8.25

December 17, 2024

🎮 GPU Mining Enhancements

Mac Optimization
- Resolved 60% nonce discard issue
- Enhanced proof of work processing efficiency
- Improved true hash rate efficiency by 60%
OpenSSL Updates
- Enhanced GPU recognition system
- Fixed M Mac-specific issues

🛠️ Platform Updates

Framework Improvements
- Upgraded to Tauri V2
- Enhanced backend library integration
- Added opt-in alpha release channel in Settings
- Reduced installation error rate by 30%
UI Enhancements
- Improved p2pool statistics display
- Resolved full-screen window issues
- Added orphan chain fix suggestions

⚠️ Known Issues

P2pool optimization pending for low hash mining (<~1000 h/s CPU)
Latent shares may occur until next update
30-60 minute sync time with auto solo mining during sync
Intermittent hash power cycling
Minor window sizing issues persist

Tari Universe - Testnet v0.8.7

December 6, 2024

🏊 P2Pool Improvements

Major Optimization Updates
Share interval increased to 20 seconds (up from 10s).
Enhanced share handling mechanisms.
Improved pool coalescence performance.
More equitable reward distribution system.

📊 Mining Statistics Enhancement

New In-App Features
Real-time p2pool tip distance monitoring.
Comprehensive mining history tracking:
- Copyable mining history identifier.
- Enhanced statistics visibility.

🌐 Network Stability Improvements

Connection Optimization
Enhanced TCP connectivity with IPv4/IPv6 DNS seed addresses.
Improved peer discovery mechanisms.
Faster network synchronization.
Platform-Specific Fixes
Mac: Optimized launch performance and shutdown times.
Windows: Resolved install location permissions and window management.
Interface Updates
Refined wallet and seed word styling.
Intelligent analytics permission handling.
Enhanced settings interface:
- Copyable anonymous ID feature.
- Persistent window position memory.
Integrated release notes viewer.

⚠️ Known Issues

P2pool optimization efforts are ongoing.
Initial synchronization delays may affect some users.

Tari Universe - Testnet v0.8.5

December 5, 2024

📊 P2Pool Progress Updates

Achieving over 70% wins per day for networks with up to ~200 miners.
Consistent fragmentation issues arise beyond the ~200 miner threshold:
- Results in many orphan pools.
- Reduces overall p2pool performance.
Contributors are actively conducting behind-the-scenes diagnostics.
Stay tuned for updates throughout the week as we work toward a solution.

🛠 Universe Stability Improvements

Network Connectivity
- Enhanced TCP connectivity using both IPv4 and IPv6 DNS seed addresses.
- Improved connection stability.
Platform-Specific Fixes
- Mac: Resolved app launch issues.
- Windows: Fixed install location permissions.
Interface Improvements
- Wallet and seed word styling enhancements.
- Smarter analytics permission requests (no repeat prompts if already addressed).
- General settings now include a copyable anonymous ID to explore your mining history easily.
- Window position and size are now remembered across sessions.
Performance
- Reduced long shutdown times.
- Resolved exit errors.

Tari Universe - Testnet v0.8.0: "The Shell’s Dominion"

November 29, 2024

🔄 Staged Rollout

Rolling out gradually to maintain network stability.

🆕 What's New

Major p2pool distribution improvements, fixing the "reorg" problem plaguing 0.7.x.
SHA3/GPU miner fixes.

📈 Early Results

70% of miners winning daily (!!!).
Stable pool formation.
More equitable reward distribution.

⚠️ Important Notes

Updates will arrive automatically based on the rollout phase.
No action needed—just keep mining.
Gem rebalancing will be rescheduled for Friday or Monday after the 0.8.x network stabilizes.