🏆 We Won the Web3 Hackathon!!

Hey Chums! Remember when we told you about our participation in the Unstoppable Domains & AWS hackathon? Well, the results are in, and we've got some exciting news!

🥉 We secured 3rd Place in the Resolution & User Experience track!

Here's what the jury had to say: "Your end-to-end encrypted chat platform showcases an invaluable tool for our community, providing them with a new way to securely chat privately or in groups across the Matrix network using their onchain domains."

We detailed these new features in this post. Give them a try - they're up and running!

Let's recap our achievements:
✅ Successfully integrated with the largest Web3 domain operator
✅ Validated our app concept with industry experts
✅ Got a boost of motivation for upcoming features
✅ Earned some valuable server resources (always useful!)

This is just the beginning of our journey, and it's only going to get more exciting from here! Stay tuned for updates here, on Twitter, and our Web3 channel in Chums.

P.S. Here's a fun stat for you: We're now 2 for 2 in hackathons! Two entries, two wins. Not too shabby, eh? 😎

✨ Three Servers, One Web3 Experience

Hey Chumsies! 🐰

We've got some exciting updates for you:

🏠 Our homeserver chums.chat now supports all Web3 functions including NFT mechanics!
🔔 Push Notifications Fixed: We've resolved the issue where some users weren't receiving push notifications. Now you won't miss a beat!

The result? Three servers, one seamless Web3 experience! 😎 You can enjoy all features on • chums.chat • everscale.chat • venom.fan
Use whichever you prefer!

Stay awesome! 💜

Hey there! Meet Chums 1.0.28!

We've supercharged our app to make it even more user-friendly:

🚀 Revamped login and registration screen: Now you can see the main servers right away and easily find any of the 9000+ Matrix servers worldwide! 😱😱😱

💡 Want to add your server to the whitelist? Drop us a line in our support group!

🐛 Bug fix: No more line break resets when tagging. Tag your friends hassle-free!

Don't forget to update to the latest version:
🔗 Google Play
🔗 App Store
🔗 Direct link to APK download

Stay awesome, Chumsies! 🦄

Chums Calls: Now Out of Beta! 🎉

Hey Chumsies! 🐰

Big Feature Alert! Audio and Video Calls Now Available 😱

We’ve stabilized and improved the audio and video calling feature, which was previously only accessible by enabling the "Experimental Features" option in your profile.

🔒 Reminder: Your calls are protected with end-to-end encryption, just like your messages and files, ensuring your privacy is always secure!

There are still a few minor issues in this version that will be addressed in the next releases.

Bug Fixes:
🎆 You can now see a thumbnail when replying to an image
💡 Digital personas open correctly again
〰️ Link highlighting in messages has been fixed

We’ve also customized the default browser page with links to dApps for the everscale.chat and venom.fan servers, making it even easier to access Web3 services directly from the app 🌐.

Update and try the new features:
🔗 Google Play
🔗 App Store
🔗 Direct link to APK download

Loving the new features or found a bug? Drop by our Support Chat. Your feedback helps us improve!

Chat with pleasure! 💜

Chums Update 1.0.32

Hey Chumsies! We've got a fresh update that makes sharing your emotions even more fun!

What's New
💫 Completely redesigned emoji and GIF sending interface
🎯 Quicker access to your favorite expressions
🎬 Smoother GIF browsing experience

Grab the latest version here:
🔗 Google Play
🔗 App Store
🔗 Direct link to APK download

Enjoy! 💜

Version 1.0.33 is Live!

Hey there! Here's what's new:

😹 New reactions design - more fun, more style!

💾 Smoother file sharing - less waiting, more sending

📝 Cleaner message formatting - because details matter

Grab it here:
🔗 Google Play
🔗 App Store
🔗 Direct link to APK download

See you there! 💜

BIG UX UPDATE!

Hi everyone!

We’re making Chums simpler and more user-friendly for you:

✨ All servers are now updated! Domain services are now unified across servers, and shared rooms for news and support are added. And that’s just the beginning.

Tabs have been revamped. There are now two: general chats and recommendations from the server owner. How it works deserves its own post—adding it to the backlog!

Servers now greet you with custom homepages 🏡, giving each community its own unique style.

Experimental features? Of course! We’ve improved multi-account support for smoother switching.

And let’s not forget the bug fixes:
📸 Image sharing on iOS is fixed.
📌 Pins now respond to clicks.
👥 No more message cuts when mentioning multiple people.
⚡️ Faster app launches and smoother GIFs.

Important: we now have a unified support group. Join here.

The old groups will remain accessible for some time as we transition.

🎂 And one more thing: our first birthday is coming up! We’re turning one, and we’ve got a very cool gift prepared for you. You’re going to love it.

Stay connected! 🦄

🎂 Chums Turns One!

Hey Chumsies! Can you believe it's been a whole year since we launched? On January 8th, 2024, we released our first version, and what a ride it's been! 🚀

Let's take a look at our journey:

Code Never Sleeps 👨‍💻
- 28 releases
- Available on iOS, Android, and soon on 3 desktop platforms 😱
- Integration with 4 blockchains

Growth & Success 🏆
- Launched first Matrix servers for Everscale and Venom ecosystems
- Won TWO Web3 hackathons (Unstoppable Domains & AWS and - yes, we haven't told you yet! - TRON DAO)
- Gained valuable integrations and market validation

Community Focus 🤝
- Built specialized Web3 features for community management
- Successfully ran two Web3 quest seasons with our partners
- Continuously improved based on user feedback

While our core concept hasn't changed, we've grown tremendously in understanding who we are, what we're building, and what values drive us forward.

And guess what? This is just the beginning! We're picking up speed and have big plans ahead. Your one-person marketing department promises to keep you even more updated! 😉

Thanks for being with us on this journey! 💜

Here's to many more years of building together! 🥂

📢 One More Support Group!

We've added a Support group to our Telegram channel! Your feedback and bug reports are super valuable to us, and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to share them.

Click View discussion in the channel menu, or use this link.

📌 I'll keep this message pinned so you can always find the group quickly.

Remember, our main support group is in Chums 👉 Support Room.

Let's make Chums even better together! 💜

😱 Desktop Beta is Here!

Hey Chumsies! 🐰

We've got something super exciting to share with you today - Chums is coming to your desktop!

Our Windows beta version is ready for you to explore, bringing most of the features you love from mobile and seamless sync with your mobile app.

Linux 🐧 and 🍎 macOS versions are already in the works!

Ready to try Chums on your PC?
🔗 Download Chums for Windows

As this is a beta version, your feedback is super valuable to us! Join us in the Home Server Talks room to share your thoughts and help us make the desktop experience even better.

Stay awesome! 💜

Keeping Up the Pace - 1.0.35 🚀

Hey there! We've got some fresh updates and fixes to make your experience even better:

What's New:
🌐 Multiple Unstoppable Domains: If you have more than one Unstoppable Domain, we'll now show all of them!
🔐 Privacy Control: You can disable bug reports in your privacy settings

Bug Fixes:
📋 Fixed the tiny link copying field in group profiles
📌 Improved centering when jumping to pinned messages
🌐 Fixed authorization issues in Everscale Quests through our browser
💬 Message replies now properly handle apostrophes
🏷 Links in parentheses now display correctly
📎 Attached files can now have parentheses in their names

Download or update Chums:
🔗 Google Play
🔗 App Store
🔗 Direct link to APK download

Stay awesome, and come chat with us in Home Server Talks room! 🦄

Quick Update: Version 1.0.36 🔧

A small but handy update:
✨ Unstoppable Domains in Chums Profile now link to your UD.me profile page
📱 New "Open link (browser)" option in link context menu
🎨 Minor user profile design improvements

And stay tuned! 👀 This week we're launching a release with new quest mechanics!

Get the latest version:
🔗 Google Play
🔗 App Store
🔗 Direct link to APK download

Stay awesome! 💜

Chums 1.0.37: New Quests & Better GIFs! 🚀

Hey Chumsies! Here's what's fresh in our latest update:

🎮 Venom Quests
We're back in the Venom Network with a brand new quest interface! Complete tasks seamlessly right in the app. Make sure to select venom.fan server to participate!

🔗 Deep Links in Browser
Our in-app browser now supports deep links to Matrix rooms. Jump into conversations with just one tap!

🎯 GIF Feature Upgrade
We've completely revamped how you search and send GIFs, now powered by Tenor for a better selection and smoother experience.

Ready to try these new features? Update now:
🔗 Google Play
🔗 App Store
🔗 Direct link to APK download

See you in Chums! 🦄

Tip Your Favorite Messages in Chums! 🎁

Hey Chumsies! 🐰

We've got exciting news to share - you can now make donations directly to messages in chat rooms! 💸

Here's how simple it is:
👇 Long press on any message
💰 Select "Donate"
🔄 Choose your token and amount from compatible blockchain networks

The token you've donated will appear under the message text. To see all donations made to a message, long press and select "Information" to view the complete list.

Start engaging, spark conversations, and reward great ideas! 🔥 It's a fun way to boost activity and show appreciation in your communities.

Don't have Chums yet? Download it now:
🔗 Google Play
🔗 App Store
🔗 Direct link to APK download

This is just the beginning of our exciting new features - buckle up! Come join us in the Home Server Talks room to share your experience! 🦄

Version 1.0.39: Smoother Experience!

Hey there! 🖖

We've got some fresh improvements ready for you in our latest update:

📌 Encrypted pinned messages now display correctly

🔄 Pins update properly when the original message is edited

🤗 Registration validation is now more user-friendly, making it easier to get started

💰 Improved notifications when you receive donations

🔗 Links from chums.chat now work correctly on Android

🎬 Fixed cropping issues when resizing GIFs

See you in the chat! 💜

Chums Update 1.0.41

Hey everyone 🤗

We've released a small update while working on bigger features:

👾 Fixed a formatting bug that some of you reported

🌐 Improved some English text throughout the app

Grab the latest version:
🔗 Google Play
🔗 App Store
🔗 Direct link to APK download

Stay awesome! 💜