Changelog
Stay Updated: New Features, Fixes, and Enhancements
New Look, Faster Platform
Redesigned Landing Page
The ScieNFT home page has been completely rebuilt with a new animated gradient background, smoother card transitions, and a cleaner layout that better communicates our mission as the decentralized preprint server.
Refreshed Team Page
The About page now features updated team profiles with improved card design and layout, making it easier to learn about the people behind ScieNFT.
Performance & Dependency Upgrades
We upgraded all major dependencies and removed legacy test and mock data from the codebase, resulting in a leaner, faster build and a more maintainable platform.
UI Polish
Numerous small improvements across forms, navigation, and interactive elements to create a more consistent and refined experience throughout the platform.
New NFT Type: Certificate & Diploma
Certificate & Diploma NFTs
You can now mint and publish certificates and diplomas as NFTs on ScieNFT. This new content type expands the platform beyond research papers, enabling academic credentials to be stored, verified, and shared on-chain.
Video & Accessibility Improvements
Embedded Video Player
The landing page now features an embedded video player, giving visitors a richer introduction to ScieNFT and the vision behind decentralized scientific publishing.
Accessibility Improvements
We made targeted accessibility improvements across the platform, including better keyboard navigation and screen reader support, to ensure ScieNFT is usable by everyone.
NFT Ownership History
Transaction Timeline on NFT Pages
Every NFT page now shows a full ownership and transaction history. You can see exactly when an NFT was minted, transferred, listed, and sold — bringing full transparency to the provenance of scientific work on-chain.
Buy & Sell NFTs
Purchase Listings
You can now buy NFTs directly on ScieNFT. Browse listings, review the price, and complete a purchase in just a few clicks — all on-chain via the Avalanche network.
Purchase Notifications
Sellers now receive real-time notifications when their NFT is purchased, keeping you informed of every transaction involving your scientific work.
Explore More Science
Related NFTs from NFT Pages
We added a 'Related NFTs' section at the end of each NFT page. As you explore a piece of scientific work, you'll find a curated selection of related NFTs tailored to your interests, making discovery more personal and engaging.
Bug Fixes
We are releasing updates to our platform weekly, to ensure a smooth and easy-to-use experience.
Introducing Referral Program
Grow the Community & Earn Rewards
Invite friends and colleagues to ScieNFT and earn 50 SCI tokens per successful referral. Your invitees receive a 100-token welcome bonus plus an extra 50 tokens. Log in, send invites via email, and watch your SCI balance grow.
Enhancements and Fixes
Creator Input Update
We updated the creator input to accommodate creators without an email address, removing a barrier for researchers who want to attribute collaborators.
Improved Onboarding Experience
You can now claim 100 SCI tokens upon signup once you complete your profile with a photo, title, and name.
Better URLs for Profiles and NFTs
Profile URLs now include your name, and NFT URLs reflect the title of the work — making links more readable and easier to share.
Bug Fixes
We've addressed and resolved issues with notifications to ensure a smoother user experience.
Key Updates
Comments on NFT Pages
You can now engage directly in discussions around the scientific research tied to each NFT. Share your thoughts, ask questions, and collaborate with the community.
Public Link for Drafts
You can now share a public URL of your draft for review or feedback before publishing. Find the "Copy Draft URL" button on your draft's preview page.
Bug Fixes
We are releasing updates to our platform weekly, to ensure a smooth and easy-to-use experience.
