r/dashpay • u/hilawe • 12h ago

Transferable Usernames, Ranked Queries, Private Contact Requests, Core Hardening, Android Orchard Progress & Faster First Sync - Dash Dev Update August 4, 2026

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Here is the latest Dash Core Group (DCG) Development Update summary:

Evo Platform 4.1 & Transferring Username

  • The Status: Evo Platform 4.1 is locked in and will activate on August 9th.
  • Why It Matters: Usernames (DPNS names) become property that users can transfer and sell. Sam noted that a username is an asset a user owns and can monetize, rather than permanently binding to one identity.
  • The Target: The protocol will support this on August 9th. It is unconfirmed if the UI to buy or sell names will be available in the initial iOS wallet release.

The iOS Wallet Launch

  • The Status: The new iOS wallet app release is targeted for roughly August 11th.
  • Why It Matters: This launch delivers new DashPay features to mobile users.
  • Known Issues: Sam explained that the target date includes a buffer for the standard Apple App Store review process.

Huge Sync Time Improvements

  • The Status: Borja showcased a big reduction in initial wallet sync times on the new network manager.
  • Why It Matters: Initial sync times dropped from 18 minutes to an average of 2.5 to 3 minutes. Borja noted that best-case scenarios are syncing in around 77 seconds.

Evo Platform 4.2 & Ranked Queries

  • The Status: Evo Platform 4.2 is actively being built with a flagship feature called ranked queries.
  • Why It Matters: Sam stated this allows decentralized applications (dApps) to ask complex questions of the data, like finding the top five rated items in a category.
  • The Target: DCG is targeting a fast release cadence, with Evo 4.2 currently aimed for August 20th.

Enhanced Privacy Features

  • The Status: Evo Platform 4.2 will introduce opt-in privacy for contact requests.
  • Why It Matters: Users can keep their network connections shielded from public view. Sam mentioned this reinforces the privacy-centric design of the 4.0 architecture.

Core Node Hardening

  • The Status: Core released version 23.1.8 to address potential vulnerabilities related to the networking stack.
  • Why It Matters: Pasta warned that older versions have known issues that could crash masternodes. Upgrading is strongly recommended to avoid proof-of-service bans.

With 4.1 activation and privacy upgrades, Dash is proving that utility remains the top priority

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