Dev Update, 2026-03-30

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Dev Update - March 30, 2026

1. Last Week by the Numbers

neptune-core

  • Issues: 1 raised, 1 closed
  • Pull Requests: 3 opened, 5 merged
  • Commits: 19 merged into master

triton-vm

  • Issues: 2 closed

2. Stand-up Summary

Alan Szepieniec

  • Last Week: Focused on reviewing and merging pull requests leading to the successful release of version 8. Resolved an issue with unsupported steps transaction initiation lifecycle.
  • Coming Week: Will perform prover profiling to identify specific bottlenecks. Also overseeing the final stages of the “proof of transfer” PR.

Thorkil Værge

  • Last Week: Merged updates to Neptune Core to support downstream VXB wallet functionality, transitioning the light state (LightState) into a proper data structure for better field caching. Addressed critical security findings from the Keeper Labs audit, specifically fixing a SQL injection vulnerability. Released VXB wallet version 2.3.8.
  • Coming Week: Finalizing the release of VXB wallet version 3.0 and drafting a commemorative blog post. Following the release, focus will shift to either the new short-address format or lustration barrier preparations.

3. Technical Discussion

v0.8.0

Version 0.8.0 was released last week. Besides adding new JSON-RPC endpoints and modifying existing ones, this release also fixes some edge case bugs in the sync loop, and improves the dashboard by fixing rendering errors and showing more useful info.

Neptune Core Architecture & VXB Integration

To better support the VXB wallet, the light state in Neptune Core has been refactored from a simple type alias into a robust data structure. This architectural shift allows the system to hold persistent fields and cache complex calculations, significantly improving performance for downstream wallet applications.

Security Remediation

Following a security review of VXB wallet v2.0.1 by Keeper Labs, critical vulnerabilities involving string interpolation and SQL execution were addressed. The fix involved decoupling the front-end requests from back-end database queries to ensure no raw SQL is passed via the UI, alongside enhancing debug logging verbosity for better auditability.

4. Updates and Announcements

  • Version 8 Released: Neptune has officially released * version 0.8.0.
  • VXB Wallet Security Audit: Critical and high-priority fixes have been implemented following the Keeper Labs security review.
  • Upcoming Release: VXB Wallet version 3.0 is anticipated for release this week, marking the transition into the next phase of the roadmap.
  • Beta Testing: The Neptune wallet app has officially entered the beta testing stage.
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