Can we get an update on the client updates? Specifically, what the changes are, and when we can expect a release. I understand the timing is never in stone, but would iike something to look forward to.... some incentive to hold. For example, I previously heard mention of a webcam being built into the client, is that actually happening, or somebody made it up, maybe me?
also, is there a list somewhere of upcoming features for future releases? thanks.
OK, as far as I know...
1) Magic Number changed by hardfork. The desync fix used in many coins does not change the network from litecoins, it just masks it and may require additional hardforks. Lava actually tested this, and it works..afterwards SXC's network will be completely different from litecoins.
DONE2) Hashrate algorithm changed. Every wonder why your pool says it putting out twice as much hash as the network ? on almost every coin ?.. that's because the hashrate algo is a bit clumsy, especially when it was written for litecoins retargeting window, and that window has been changed dramatically. This effects lots of things especially the difficulty.
DONE30 Block retargeting with "Poison Pill" ... 30 blocks is a good retargeting time, and it allows better accuracy for hashrate calulations but it might not be so great when you get hit with several GH.. The poison pill automatically retargets the difficulty if there is a huge spike in hashrate. I assume it also automatically retargets if there is a huge droip in hashrate
DONE4) Directory structure changed.. I'm not a Linux guy.. I fiddle with it, but I prefer the ease of windows... So I'm taking Lavas word when he says having every thing in one directory is better for Linux users.. I just like this change because it means I can have the new wallet on a USB stick, and plug it into whatever machine I want to use..
DONE5) Network alert key change. When "Chinsu" abandoned the coin he took the network alert key with him, meaning that we can't send messages like "Upgrade Immediately to" . This is kinda important.
PENDING That's it.. that's the last thing we want to change... and I'm impatient, Lava's impatient, and we know that generally people will be unexcited by this but we also know how important it is to get the technical things right so then the bells and whistles are on a solid foundation that works like it should. If we don't take the time to do it right, we will have to find time to do it over...
As for coming stuff yes everybody wants a webcam client. We were going to brand a client for the chinese market because they said porn is illegal and they wouldn't promote it, but it seems the chinese are starting to promote SXC anyway, I guess they lost their fear that they would get hassled by their government, so that's been scrapped. There are other ideas, but I'm not going to mention them because we don't want other coins getting a jump on us.. being first is important.
