VIMM Dev Log: Exciting Updates in v0.2.1! 🚀

Hey VIMM community! @chiren here with another thrilling dev log update. We've made significant strides since our last update, moving from v0.1.97 to v0.2.1. This jump in version numbers reflects the substantial improvements we've implemented. Let's dive into the exciting new features and improvements!

🌟 Major New Features

💰 Wallet Information Display

Added a new wallet page that displays comprehensive balance information:
- VIMM token balance
- HIVE balance
- HBD (HIVE Backed Dollars) balance
- Hive Power balance
This lays the groundwork for future wallet functionality enhancements

🪙 Introduction of VIMM Tokens

Launched VIMM tokens as a new in-platform currency
These tokens will be used for viewer rewards and other platform-specific features

Mario Running Through Coins GIF

💸 Tipping and Rewards

Introduced tipping functionality to support your favorite streamers
Added viewer rewards distribution mechanics using VIMM tokens for increased engagement

🔍 Enhanced Stream Discovery

Implemented stream search and filtering for easier content discovery
Improved CSS for a better user experience while browsing streams

🛠️ Technical Improvements

🔒 Security and Performance

Added error handling to improve platform stability
Implemented SEO improvements for better discoverability
Added exclusions to analytics to ensure accurate data collection

🖥️ Backend Enhancements

Fixed chat_consumer for improved chat functionality
Added community support to the posting cron job

🎨 UI/UX Improvements

Various CSS improvements for a more polished look
Fixed light theme application for consistent user experience

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🚀 What's Next?

We're thrilled with the progress we've made, but we're not stopping here! Our upcoming focus areas include:

Expanding wallet functionality beyond balance display
Developing more use cases for VIMM tokens within the platform
Further refinement of the tipping and rewards system
Expanding analytics capabilities for deeper insights
Enhancing the stream discovery system with more advanced filters
Continuing to optimize performance and user experience

💬 We Want Your Feedback!

Have you tried out the latest version at https://vimm.tv? We'd love to hear your thoughts on these new features, especially the introduction of VIMM tokens and the tipping system. Drop a comment below or join us on Discord to share your feedback!

Remember, your support is crucial in making VIMM 2.0 a reality. If you haven't already, please consider voting for our DHF proposal:

Vote for the VIMM 2.0 Proposal Here

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. Together, we're building the future of streaming on Hive!

Stay awesome,
@chiren and the VIMM team

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