What we're doing
MCL Library Integration
Led by aguycalled
The MCL library greatly improves the speed of which xNAV transactions are created and verified. An increase in speed of 200% is expected once the library is implemented.
Wrapped NAV for Ethereum
Led by aguycalled
A wrapped version of Navcoin (wNAV) allows us to bring the value of the NAV and xNAV technologies, and its privacy-enhanced features, to the vibrant world of DeFi and the Ethereum ecosystem.
Support xNAV in NEXT
Led by sakdeniz
Using navcoin-js, NEXT will add support for xNAV and thus enable its users to make private transactions on Navcoin's network, even from a mobile device.
Support xNAV in NavCash
Led by aguycalled
Using navcoin-js, NavCash will add support for xNAV and thus enable its users to make private transactions on Navcoin's network, even from a mobile device.
What's next?
SQLite Wallet Database
Led by mxaddict
Adding support for the SQLite wallet database greatly improves the efficiency and performance of the Navcoin Core wallet.
BTCPay Server Integration
Led by aguycalled
Integrate NAV as a payment method on the popular BTCPay Server.
Completed tasks
Javascript SDK
Led by aguycalled
Navcoin-js is a JavaScript library enabling you to interact with Navcoin's network. This includes the ability to make public payments using NAV or private payments with xNAV.
Wrapped NAV for BSC
Led by aguycalled
A wrapped version of Navcoin (wNAV) allows us to bring the value of the NAV and xNAV technologies, and its privacy-enhanced features, to the vibrant world of DeFi and the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) ecosystem.
Logo Revamp
Led by anquii
A new set of logos for Navcoin has been created and approved by the network through Navcoin's DAO. The new logos will be replacing the legacy ones.
Research into OWAS/BLS signatures
Led by 0x2830
One-Way Aggregatable Signatures and BLS Signatures allow to combine multiple signatures into a single aggregated signature, improving on scalability and privacy.
Private Transactions
Led by 0x2830
blsCT is a new privacy protocol that is currently being worked on. Combining the advantages of BLS signatures with Confidential Transactions (CT), blsCT is confidential, untraceable, unlinkable, and improves scalability.
NavCash
Led by aguycalled
An electrum-based light wallet with support for the Ledger Nano S hardware wallet. Cold-staking configuration is made easy with a walk-through setup wizard.
DAO Extensions
Led by aguycalled
Extending the Navcoin Community Fund capabilities beyond fund management to include advanced DAO features like network consultations, dynamic funding amounts and malleable consensus rules.
Dandelion++
Led by aguycalled
Introduces support for Dandelion, a system to enhance privacy by sending transactions through an anonymity phase before diffusing them throughout the network.
NavPool
Led by prodpeak
A non-custodial staking pool to help you stake your coins, earn an interest on them and participate in the governance of the network.
GUI Update
Led by mxaddict
Updating the Navcoin Core wallet interface with new icons, vertical menu, multi theme support and more improvements.
Community Fund GUI Improvements
Led by dy5es41
Improving the graphical interface to make it even easier to create, browse and vote on Community Fund proposals and payment requests.
Define Improved Privacy
Led by aguycalled
As a replacement for the secondary NavTech blockchain, a new privacy solution is being developed to work at the protocol level called ZeroCT.
Static Block Reward
Led by proletesseract
Modifying the block reward from percentage based to static in an effort to increase network security and align Navcoin with the PoSv3 specification.
Cold Staking
Led by aguycalled
Allowing for NAV, which are stored offline, to sign staking inputs that greatly increase the security of funds used for staking.
NavExplorer
Led by prodpeak
An easy-to-use block explorer with access to real-time data on blocks, transactions, proposals, consultations and other on-chain activity.
NavAlias
Led by aguycalled
OpenAlias is an open standard that allows users to transform a lengthy alphanumeric wallet address into a form that’s much easier to read, write, and remember.
Increase Community Fund
Led by proletesseract
Modifying the community fund contribution from 0.25 NAV to 0.5 NAV to retain the 80:20 ratio when static block rewards are activated.
Community Fund Accumulation
Led by aguycalled
Navcoin's network voted to reduce the staking reward to 4% and include 0.25 NAV per block for the Community Fund. This consensus change was activated on the 3rd of July 2018 and the Community Fund has been steadily accumulating since.
Community Fund
Led by aguycalled
Navcoin’s Community Fund enables anyone to get paid by the network for their contributions to the Navcoin ecosystem. Projects are funded and approved by the decentralized network with no central authority.
NTP Synchronisation
Led by aguycalled
Navcoin Core now makes it mandatory to clock sync against an NTP server on launch. This was introduced to prevent stakers creating blocks with incorrect timestamps which was causing block spacing issues for the network.
Segregated Witness
Led by proletesseract
After rebasing to Bitcoin 0.13, Navcoin's network voted on implementing SegWit transactions. The vote succeeded and SegWit was activated on 25 December 2017 and SegWit transactions can now take place on the network.
Rebase from Bitcoin Core 0.13
Led by proletesseract
Navcoin Core was upgraded to align with the Bitcoin 0.13 source code to increase Navcoin's stability, functionality and the ability to integrate with other software including the Insight API.
Hierarchical Deterministic Wallets
Led by Soopy452000
After rebasing the Navcoin protocol in 2016, BIP32 was implemented in Navcoin Core. Addresses are now generated deterministically from a master private key, removing the requirement to frequently back up your wallet.
Blockchain Restart
Led by Soopy452000
Navcoin's blockchain was reset in May 2016 as part of a rebase to an updated blockchain format. This is why although Navcoin has been around since 2014, the genisis block of our current blockchain was mined in 2016.
Mainnet Launch
Led by Soopy452000
Navcoin's mainnet was launched in July 2014. Navcoin launched as a community driven project with no ICO or pre-mine. The community’s focus was on creating a privacy centric, proof of stake cryptocurrency which was fast, cheap and secure.