Changelog

New updates and improvements

📜 Changelog

This page documents all updates, improvements, and fixes released for Blockminer starting from May 2025. The changelog serves as a transparent record for players and developers to track how the game evolves over time. Updates include new features, economic adjustments, bug fixes, community feedback responses, and roadmap progress.

Blockminer is a living GameFi ecosystem, and as such, constant iteration is part of its DNA. By documenting each update, we make sure players stay informed, investors see our progress, and the community knows exactly where the project is heading.

🔹 May 2025 – Initial Public Release

Date: May 12, 2025 Version: v1.0.0

The first public launch of Blockminer went live on https://blockminer.pro. This was the foundation of the project, establishing the core gameplay loop and blockchain integration.

✅ New Features

  • Wallet Login System: Players can now connect using Phantom and Solflare wallets.

  • Mining Rig Simulation: A starter rig is automatically provided to every new player.

  • $MINER Token Rewards: Mining simulation generates $MINER tokens as rewards.

  • Shop v1: Players can purchase basic items (GPU, motherboard, rig frame, PSU) using $MINER or SOL.

  • Deposit & Conversion: SOL deposits enabled for in-game usage, with a fixed rate of 1 SOL = 1,000,000 $MINER.

  • Transfer System: Peer-to-peer transfer between wallets integrated.

  • Leaderboard v1: Displays top 100 miners globally, ranked by hashrate and tokens earned.

  • Global Chat v1: Real-time chat feature introduced for community discussions.

🐛 Fixes & Stability

  • Resolved initial wallet connection errors on Phantom.

  • Improved transaction speed via Solana RPC optimization.

  • Fixed UI scaling on smaller screens.

🌍 Community Impact

The launch introduced Blockminer to the wider GameFi community. Players were able to roleplay as miners and immediately engage with the economy. The dual-token system ($MINER and SOL) proved attractive to both casual players and crypto enthusiasts.

🔹 June 2025 – Feature Expansion

Date: June 20, 2025 Version: v1.1.0

This was the first major update after launch, focusing on expanding gameplay depth and improving user experience.

✅ New Features

  • ASIC Miner Component: A new high-performance mining unit available in the Shop. Designed for mid-to-late game progression.

  • Mining Stats Dashboard: Players can now see detailed rig performance (power, efficiency, mining rate).

  • Convert Enhancements: Added two-way conversion between $MINER and SOL, with withdrawal to real wallets.

  • Board v2: Leaderboard expanded to display top 1,000 players with live refresh every 10 minutes.

🐛 Fixes & Improvements

  • Optimized Solana transactions to reduce failed deposits.

  • Fixed leaderboard display bugs where ties were not properly shown.

  • Enhanced Global Chat stability with anti-spam protection.

🌍 Community Impact

This update deepened the competitive aspect of Blockminer. The ASIC Miner introduction gave power players new goals to chase, while improved transparency in mining stats helped casual players optimize strategies.

🔹 July 2025 – Social & Economy Update

Date: July 18, 2025 Version: v1.2.0

July focused on social interaction and refining the in-game economy.

✅ New Features

  • Friend Transfer Tagging: Players can now label frequent wallet addresses for easier transfers.

  • Economy Balancing: Adjusted rewards from GPUs vs. ASICs to maintain fair progression.

  • Global Chat Upgrade: Emoji reactions, player tagging (@username), and language filter added.

  • Deposit Bonus: First-time deposits receive a 5% bonus $MINER incentive.

🐛 Fixes & Improvements

  • Fixed bug where SOL balance was not updating instantly after conversion.

  • Improved Shop UX by adding item stats comparison before purchase.

  • Patched minor exploit where multiple conversions could bypass cooldown.

🌍 Community Impact

This update highlighted community-first improvements. The introduction of transfer tagging made it easier for guild-like structures to form. The bonus deposit campaign successfully attracted new players and encouraged existing ones to invest more SOL.

🔹 August 2025 – Competitive Expansion

Date: August 25, 2025 Version: v1.3.0

August brought a major competitive update, enhancing the leaderboard system and preparing the foundation for tournaments.

✅ New Features

  • Leaderboard Rewards: Top 50 players now receive weekly $MINER bonuses.

  • Player Profile Pages: Clicking a name in the leaderboard or chat shows stats and recent activity.

  • Shop Expansion: Added cooling fans and advanced PSU units.

  • Performance Optimization: Faster mining calculations and smoother UI.

🐛 Fixes & Improvements

  • Fixed issue where transfers occasionally failed during high traffic hours.

  • Optimized resource loading, reducing page load time by 40%.

  • Patched leaderboard refresh bug.

🌍 Community Impact

The competitive push gave high-ranking players recognition and rewards. This encouraged players to optimize rigs further and added prestige to the mining journey. Community excitement around upcoming tournaments started to grow.

🔹 September 2025 – Roadmap Milestone

Date: September 30, 2025 Version: v1.4.0

This update marked the beginning of long-term roadmap execution.

✅ New Features

  • NFT Preview (Closed Beta): Early testing for NFT Miner Cards. Unique rig components with rarity traits.

  • Convert v2: Now displays a full transaction history for transparency.

  • Community Feedback Hub: Players can submit ideas directly from the game menu.

🐛 Fixes & Improvements

  • Fixed SOL withdrawal bug affecting Phantom wallet users.

  • Improved global chat performance.

  • Reduced network errors during peak hours.

🌍 Community Impact

By teasing NFT Miner Cards, the Blockminer team signaled the transition from basic GameFi mechanics into collectible economies. Transparency and feedback tools improved player trust and satisfaction.

🔹 October 2025 – Tournament Era

Date: October 22, 2025 Version: v1.5.0

October introduced the first seasonal tournament system, making Blockminer even more engaging.

✅ New Features

  • Tournament v1: A 2-week mining competition with rewards in SOL and $MINER.

  • Guild Creation: Players can now create and join guilds for collective mining power.

  • Enhanced Global Chat: Dedicated guild chat channels added.

  • Mobile Compatibility Update: Optimized UI for mobile browsers.

🐛 Fixes & Improvements

  • Fixed bug with ranking system in tournaments.

  • Reduced conversion transaction fees by 15%.

  • Improved shop item descriptions.

🌍 Community Impact

The introduction of tournaments and guilds pushed Blockminer from solo play into cooperative/competitive gameplay. This was the most community-celebrated update yet, driving a surge in new users.

🔹 November 2025 – Future-Ready Patch

Date: November 29, 2025 Version: v1.6.0

This update focused on stability, economy refinement, and preparing for 2026 expansions.

✅ New Features

  • P2P Marketplace (Beta): Players can list $MINER or items for trade.

  • Board v3: Seasonal leaderboards introduced, resetting every 3 months.

  • Enhanced Security: Added two-step wallet verification for withdrawals.

🐛 Fixes & Improvements

  • Fixed minor exploit in conversion cooldown.

  • Improved marketplace UI.

  • Patched lag issues in global chat.

🌍 Community Impact

The marketplace beta laid the foundation for a true player-driven economy. Combined with seasonal leaderboards, the game entered a new phase of long-term engagement.

🔮 Looking Ahead (2026 and Beyond)

The Blockminer team is preparing for the next wave of updates:

  • Full NFT Miner Card launch.

  • Advanced mobile app release.

  • Expansion of guild tournaments.

  • Cross-game partnerships with other Solana GameFi ecosystems.

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