It’s been an exciting month and we’ve been busy rolling out new tools, eradicating bugs and entering fresh features into the development pipeline.

Check out everything we’ve been doing to ensure that this fall you have a better than ever Stox platform experience.

August: Fresh New Features

Infrastructure Error Handling

Solving Problems Before They Arise

We’ve added new infrastructure features to make sure that some of the most common errors hit our radar immediately, enabling us to resolve the issues faster and more efficiently. This means that when the user encounters certain problems there is no need to manually inform us. Instead, we get an alert, enabling us to handle the error preemptively.

Dynamic Tournament Addition

Tournament Setup in Seconds

This latest feature enables us to kick off tournaments in no time at all, including the setup, prize table and rules. Previously, a new version had to be created each time, delaying the start time. Now however, the process is automated, so we can set up a tournament in seconds, so users can hit the ground running making predictions as soon as an event begins.

Image Management

Improved App Performance

Our latest developments designed to enhance platform performance include the compression of images and the filtering out of duplications. These improvements allow for a more responsive, agile app that runs faster and smoother than ever.

Withdrawal Request Bug Fix

Prompt Withdrawal Payments

Our users’ ability to promptly access their funds is a top priority for us, so we’ve handled withdrawal request errors to ensure that Stox token holders can withdraw their rewards without any delays.

Stox Platform White Labelling

Customized, In-house, Stox Platform Setup

Our white-labelling partnership opportunity offers companies from all types of verticals rapid, on-premise deployment of Stox’ proprietary technology.

Generate Your Own Predictions (Phase 2)

Fast, Efficient Prediction Creation

This feature allows us to easily process and publish predictions created by Stox users.

In the initial phase, users gained the opportunity to write their own predictions and plug in to the wisdom of the crowd, but to do so, the user was required to fill in a form. The process is now faster and more efficient, being managed in- system, with data automatically input, before being approved by the Stox team.

Gas Calculation Improvements

Quick, Cost Effective Transfers

Our improved gas calculations allow us to send prizes more quickly to our users.

Gas payments are required to transfer funds on the blockchain, and the amount of gas determines how fast a transaction can be made. Our new calculation process ensures far more rapid transfers and the substantial savings it provides are passed on directly to our prize winners.

In the Pipeline:

Telegram Bot

Relevant, Real Time Updates

A new Telegram bot is to be added to the platform, following a successful trial run by our exclusive VIP group, with whom it has proved extremely popular.

The user simply syncs the bot with their Stox account. Once it is linked, the user will be able to enjoy a number of value added features including:

Notification of a prediction closing: This feature alerts the user when there is an outcome to a prediction, so they know whether they have won or lost without having to log in to the platform to verify the results. Notification of STX tokens being released: Whenever the user makes a prediction the tokens they placed on it are locked, and they are only released when the prediction is closed for voting. The Telegram bot will notify the user as soon as the tokens are unlocked. Two commands can be activated through the bot at the click of a button. My account- The user can view the status of their account, including the number of STX they have available or locked, their ranking points and their current balance. My predictions — The user can check the status of their predictions, including the total number of predictions they have placed and what those prediction were. Reminder: A few hours before a particularly hot prediction closes, the bot sends those with the available balance, who haven’t yet made a prediction, a message reminding them of the opportunity to participate.

MetaMask Integration

Faster, Simpler Wallet Management

Stox is integrating with MetaMask, the highly popular extension for cryptocurrency wallet management.

The integration will enable our users to:

receive their withdrawal address for Stox via MetaMask, meaning that they no longer need to access it manually. automatically make a deposit into their Stox account via MetaMask through our system.

The process will be much simpler and faster. The user just types the amount of STX they wish to deposit, click their approval, and everything is done behind the scenes, no expertise required.

Bonus Points for Multiple Correct Predictions

Rewarding You for Your Knowledge

Stox users participating in the Monthly Stox Cup Tournament, will receive generous Ranking Points for reaching a given number of correct predictions. These Ranking Points reward users for their insight, and the more they know, the more they earn.

In addition to the standard ranking point rewards, at a ratio of 1 STX to 1 RP, the user will receive additional points based on the number of predictions they have placed correctly. The more predictions the user gets right, the bigger the reward.

For example: 3 correct predictions will earn the user 30,000 Ranking Points, while 13 correct predictions will earn the user 280,000 Ranking Points. See the below table for a full breakdown.

Improved User Interface

An Exceptional User Experience

Our new UI has been designed with a simpler, easier to navigate interface and will offer a better than ever user experience.

We’d love to hear your feedback on our newest developments and we’d be happy to answer your questions. So, join the conversation via our Telegram group, Twitter and Facebook , or if you need help feel free to get in touch with our support team any time.