HiveSuite adds strict node control, smart failover, image zoom viewer, media cleanup, and HIVE exchanges.

HiveSuite

HiveSuite — Node Stability, Media Viewer & Exchange Directory

User-Controlled Hive Node Management

HiveSuite now provides much stricter control over Hive API node selection, ensuring users have complete visibility into how network requests are handled.

Strict Node Control

The application now stays locked to the Hive node selected in Settings.
Eliminates unexpected node changes during normal usage.
Creates a more predictable experience for advanced users and developers.

New Auto-Switch on Failure Setting

Added a new "Auto-switch node on failure" option in Settings.
Users can now decide whether HiveSuite should automatically switch nodes when connectivity problems occur.
The setting is disabled by default.

When Auto-Switch Is Disabled

HiveSuite never changes nodes automatically.
Any node failures display a clear and honest error message.
Users maintain complete control over their selected endpoint.

When Auto-Switch Is Enabled

HiveSuite intelligently monitors node health.
Multiple retry attempts occur before any switch happens.
Prevents unnecessary node hopping caused by temporary network hiccups.
Provides smoother recovery from extended node outages.

Smarter Node Recovery Logic

Added retry thresholds before failover activation.
Implemented endpoint locking to prevent simultaneous node changes.
Improved synchronization across:
- Blogs
- Snaps
- Communities
- Profiles
- Wallet
- Notifications

Significantly improves application stability during network disruptions.

Node Settings & Auto-Switch Controls

Advanced Media Viewer Experience

Enhanced Image Preview System

HiveSuite now includes a significantly improved media viewing experience across posts, feeds, and snaps.

Zoom Support

Added image zoom controls for detailed inspection.
Supports both zoom-in and zoom-out interactions.
Improves viewing of:
- Photography
- Artwork
- Screenshots
- Infographics
- Detailed visual content

Gallery Navigation

Added previous and next navigation controls.
Users can browse image collections without repeatedly opening and closing previews.
Creates a modern gallery-style viewing experience.

Keyboard Navigation

Added keyboard support for desktop users.
Makes navigating image galleries faster and more intuitive.

Click Outside to Close

Clicking outside the media viewer instantly closes the preview.
Creates a cleaner and more natural browsing workflow.

Enhanced Media Viewer

Zoom Controls & Keyboard Navigation

Duplicate Media Cleanup

Smarter Image Rendering

Added automatic duplicate image detection across posts and snaps.
The same image is now rendered only once.

Cleaner Content Layouts

Eliminates repeated media caused by:
- Raw image URLs
- Markdown images
- Embedded content duplication
- Mixed media sources

Better Reading Experience

Reduces visual clutter.
Improves content presentation.
Creates cleaner media-first layouts throughout HiveSuite.

Duplicate Media Cleanup

New Exchanges Directory

Discover HIVE Trading Platforms

A brand-new Exchanges section has been added directly beneath the Games menu.

Exchange Discovery

Browse major exchanges supporting HIVE trading.
Designed as a fast discovery tool for Hive users.

Search Support

Quickly search exchanges by name.
Helps users find preferred trading platforms instantly.

Direct Exchange Access

Clicking an exchange opens its HIVE trading page.
Reduces friction for users looking to:
- Buy HIVE
- Sell HIVE
- Explore supported exchanges

Responsive Design

Fully optimized for:
- Mobile devices
- Tablets
- Desktop screens

Grid layouts automatically adapt to available screen space.

Exchange Search Experience
![Exchange Search Experience]

Exchange Mobile view

Responsive Exchange Grid

HiveReactKit Updates

Stable Node Handling Infrastructure

Locked Node Behavior

HiveReactKit now provides stronger endpoint control for applications built on top of the framework.

Node Consistency Improvements

Profile screens now remain locked to the selected Hive node.
Wallet screens respect the configured endpoint.
Post detail pages no longer rotate between nodes automatically.
Snaps feeds maintain consistent node usage.

Predictable RPC Handling

Wallet-related RPC operations now bypass automatic dhive node rotation.
Post detail requests also use the selected endpoint consistently.
Creates more reliable blockchain interactions.

Endpoint Lock Helpers

Added new endpoint locking utilities.
Host applications can now fully control node behavior.
Supports advanced node management strategies without framework interference.

HiveReactKit Node Stability

Smarter Media Rendering

Improved Image Processing

Added duplicate media detection within rendering pipelines.
Prevents repeated image previews.

Multi-Step Image Fallbacks

Enhanced image loading reliability.
Added fallback recovery paths when media sources fail.

Better 3Speak Recovery Support

Improved handling of unavailable or failing 3Speak media sources.
Creates a more reliable video viewing experience across Hive applications.

Media Rendering Improvements

Activity Filter Theme Alignment

Brand Color Consistency

Updated Activity tab filters to use the correct HiveSuite design system colors.
Removed outdated off-theme green styling.

Improved Visual Consistency

Activity filters now align with:
- Profile pages
- Wallet screens
- Governance views
- Feed interfaces
- Community pages
Creates a more polished and cohesive user experience.

Activity Filter Theme Update

Internal Improvements

Stability Enhancements

Improved endpoint synchronization between HiveSuite and HiveReactKit.
Reduced unnecessary node switching behavior.
Improved reliability of blockchain data loading.

Media Infrastructure Upgrades

Unified image preview behavior across multiple application areas.
Improved media rendering consistency.
Enhanced fallback handling for external media sources.

UX Refinements

Cleaner media presentation.
More predictable network behavior.
Better control over node management preferences.

Powering the Hive Ecosystem

Continuing to improve HiveReactKit with features that make Hive applications more accessible, intuitive, and user-friendly.
Enhancing multilingual content accessibility through better translation workflows.
Improving wallet transparency with clearer transaction histories and structured blockchain activity displays.
Building reusable open-source components that benefit the broader Hive ecosystem.

Final Note

This post has been refined with the help of AI to improve readability and structure.
The original development updates and optimized version are both available for reference.