Vara Network Announces Extensive Upgrade to Its Stable Testnet as Launch Approaches

Key Highlights

• The upgraded testnet introduces nine notable features, including automatic replies from programs, auto generate meta hash function, gas deposit handling for future replies, improved async send functions, program reactivation extrinsics, and some others.
• Vara Network is actively engaging with the developer community through workshops and live events to raise awareness about its emerging ecosystem and promote the applications of its layer1 solution in gaming, finance, and enterprise sectors, including supply chain management.

Vara Network, a layer1 network powered by Gear Protocol has announced today a major upgrade to its stable testnet as it prepares for its mainnet launch in a few days. Focused on enhancing smart contract capabilities and providing developers with improved tools to explore and test Vara’s decentralized network, the enhancement signals a major milestone in the development of its layer1 solution.

Per the announcement, the upgraded testnet aims to facilitate the development of high-speed, highly scalable decentralized applications (dapps) for various sectors, including gaming, finance, and supply chain management. Furthermore, it offers a smoother and less glitchy developer experience. An extensive changelog accompanies the release, highlighting a range of significant and minor improvements that contribute to the enhanced reliability and usability of the testnet. These updates pave the way for developers to fully explore Vara’s potential and build robust dapps within the ecosystem.

Vara Network’s Upgraded Stable Testnet Boasts Nine Notable Features 

Vara Network’s improved stable testnet boasts nine notable features that are poised to provide a more seamless experience for developers while they explore the network’s capabilities. The primary focus of these enhancements revolves around smart contract creation and deployment. These features include the following;

• Automatic replies from programs

Vara ensures active programs receive a return message, even in the event of a failed execution. This feature aids developers in troubleshooting and monitoring program status.

• Autogenerated metahash function

Developers can now code more efficiently without repeatedly inserting boilerplate code, streamlining the development process.

• Gas deposit handling for future replies

The ability to provide a gas deposit from the current message facilitates seamless handling of future reply messages.

• Improved async send functions

Vara introduces changes to async send functions through the implementation of a new deposit argument, enhancing efficiency.

• Program reactivation extrinsics

Paused programs can be efficiently restarted through the provision of new extrinsics, enabling smooth workflow management

• Enhanced status code retrieval

Functions responsible for handling replies or signals now feature improved status code retrieval, ensuring more reliable communication.

Vara removes the msg::origin function from gstd to enhance security invariants within the network.

• Streamlined function signatures

Obsolete delay arguments are removed from function signatures related to sending replies, improving overall code cleanliness.

• Improved metadata file format

Vara introduces an enhanced metadata file format, expanding language support beyond Rust.

Nonetheless, as developers familiarize themselves with the latest testnet, Vara Network aims to strengthen community engagement. Regular workshops and live events will raise awareness of the network’s applications across various sectors, further promoting its emerging ecosystem. With these efforts, Vara Network marches closer to realizing its full potential and preparing for the eagerly anticipated mainnet launch.