Imbrex February Dev Update: All on Schedule as Live Testing Phase Nears

Hello imbrex Community,

We are just two weeks into February and already it’s been a very productive month. The team is making significant progress on the infrastructure and interface of the imbrex platform as we near the pre-launch testing phase of development. In particular, we’ve seen significant movement on the Enterprise API, signup process, node hookups, arbitration evidence, and User Dashboard.

Enterprise API: JavaScript, IPFS

Piyush is in the final stages of hooking up the conversion path between an Enterprise CSV/XML file to a JSON file. The conversion will create a readable file for the Imbrexer that will be disseminated through IPFS’ network. This data will be stored in the RexCoordinator Contract, generating a specific hash. This means that imbrexer’s Enterprise partners will have seamless connectivity to IPFS’ global data network within the imbrexplatform.

Signup Process: JavaScript

Establishing a secure, and user-friendly signup process is a foundational feature of a successful platform. The imbrex signup process entails three variable user profiles: Subscriber, Non-Subscriber and Enterprise user, each with an optimized user experience.

MetaMask will be used for signing transactions, and Google Authenticator for user verification for all profiles of user.

The following development processes are being completed this week:

The first step prompts users to fill in their name, email, and password. These input fields are stored on imbrex’s node, not IPFS. The user then gets a verification email and a QR code for 2FA.

Next, the user verifies their email.

The user is then prompted to install MetaMask (if not already present). This address generated from MetaMask will be used to create the user’s pseudo contract.

The user will then select whether they are a Subscriber, Non-Subscriber or Enterprise user.

The user is then redirected to the dashboard, with an alert/notification specifying sign up process complete.

Node: Node.js

We are finalizing integration with our payment processor for subscribers, and migrating hosting to AWS (unfortunately, you can’t quite decentralize everything just yet!)

Arbitration Evidence: JavaScript, Mithril, IPFS

imbrex’s data design includes a function we call Spam Curation. The feature is a decentralized approach to minimizing spam and stale property information and ensuring a marketplace of quality data. During testing, we realized there needed to be an evidence tool for the Listor and Flagger. Brock is finalizing a tracking system that follows listing reward events for each listing hash. He is creating a state-based UI for uploading a single article of evidence (only if you are the flagger or the listor). Imbrex stores and pipes the evidence files securely via the ImBrexer and IPFS.

The feature allows other users to view and download the evidence without knowing the original file name or storage location. This feature should further improve the curation process and decrease overall system spam. A central tenet of the imbrex data ecosystem, the Spam Curation feature is an iterative process that we intend to continually refine.

Dashboard: JavaScript, Mithril

We have also revised the Dashboard to include a tracking system for user votes, flagging and listing reward participation. Now users can check their dashboard to be reminded when to claim a voting or listing reward.

In early March, we will open the Pre-Alpha to a select group of testers. We will also introduce a bug bounty program. Details on both will be released in the next few weeks.

Community

We will be presenting at several conferences in the next six weeks. If you are in New York or San Francisco, come say hi!

February 27: Beyond Bitcoin, What Innovations are Actually Occurring & Possible in Real Estate with Blockchain Technology

March 2: NYC Real Estate Tech Startups

March 7: Bitcoin CRE

March 15, 16: Token Fest

As always, thanks for your support. We are excited to be nearing the launch of the imbrexplatform, and remain focused on achieving and exceeding our roadmap in 2018 and beyond.

imbrex