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Report: Aleph Zero Testnet Improvements

Sep 2, 2021

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Top 10 key takeaways:

  1. UI Improvements: The Aleph Zero team has made several user interface improvements to enhance the testnet experience.
  2. Community Feedback: The team has been actively listening to community feedback to identify and address issues.
  3. Transfer Issues: Users faced problems transferring all funds from their accounts, which has now been resolved.
  4. Steps for Full Transfer: To transfer all funds, users need to check off "Transfer with account keep-alive checks" and mark "Transfer the full account balance, reap the sender."
  5. Large Transfer Fees: There was confusion when users couldn't execute large transfers due to insufficient funds for the transfer fee. This has been addressed with a warning system.
  6. Warning System: The system now warns users with a red info window if they lack sufficient funds to cover the transfer fee.
  7. Explorer Updates: The warning system has been implemented in both Aleph Zero's and Polkadot’s original explorers.
  8. Transaction Finalization Notification: A new pop-up notification has been added to inform users when their transaction is finalized.
  9. Previous Notification: Previously, the only pop-up notification was for the transaction being added to the block.
  10. Encouragement for Feedback: The team appreciates the community's constructive criticism and encourages continued feedback to further improve the testnet.
AI Summary

Hard at work, the Aleph Zero team has a couple of user interface (UI) improvements to make transfers on the testnet smoother. 

Since launching the testnet, the team has been hard at work debugging. At the same time, we have been also listening to the community for feedback. Many of the voices that reached us made us aware of some problems with transferring funds among accounts. These valuable points of view made it possible for us to introduce a variety of crucial changes. Hopefully, the improvements will make everyone’s experience with the Aleph Zero testnet more enjoyable. 

1. The first challenge had to do with the inability to transfer all of the funds from one’s account. To do so, complete these steps before you execute the transaction: 

  • 1. Check-off the switch: Transfer with account keep-alive checks
  • 2. Mark the switch: Transfer the full account balance, reap the sender

Here is a visual representation of the steps:

Aleph_Zero_Testnet_Fix
Aleph Zero Testnet Fix
Aleph Zero Testnet Fix

2. The next challenge we solved had to do with the inability to execute transfers that were so large that the funds for the transfer fee were unavailable on the account. This state of affairs was not communicated clearly to the user—which, creating confusion. Now if you want to make a transfer while possessing insufficient funds to pay for the transfer fee, the system will warn you appropriately (the info window will turn red). We introduced this change not only to our own explorer but also to Polkadot’s original explorer. 

Aleph Zero Testnet Fix
Aleph Zero Testnet Fix

3. The final fix we implemented is a pop-up notification that communicates the finalization of our transaction. Up until now, the only pop-up that appeared had to do with our transaction being added to the block. The information regarding the finalized transaction has been added for clarity.  

Aleph Zero Testnet Fix
Aleph Zero Testnet Fix

Keep the Constructive Criticism Coming 

We would like to thank all of you for taking the time and being vocal about the testnet features that require improvement. It is a wonderful experience to have such a dedicated group of people that show us where there is room for making things better. Thank you once again and keep the constructive criticism coming! 

Alex Bączkowski

Content Writer