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VRLewds Changelog

Last updated: March 24, 2026

Version v2.0.15 - 2026-03-24

Summary

Password-protected video access reliability patch focused on external-referral unlock flow and cross-browser consistency.

Added

  • Structured server diagnostics for unlock token verification failures on watch access checks.

Changed

  • Supporter unlock links and unlock redirects now always resolve to canonical public domain per environment.
  • Password gate error handling now maps API statuses to clearer user feedback.
  • Unlock/password submit request now explicitly includes credentials.

Fixed

  • Firefox external-entry unlock loop where videos could appear locked after successful password entry.
  • Internal-host redirect leak (0.0.0.0:3000) in supporter unlock flow.
  • Ambiguous “Wrong password” messaging for non-auth failures (rate limit/server errors).

Version v2.0.14 - 2026-03-20

Summary

Platform reliability and UX consistency patch focused on uploads, public docs rendering, and email styling.

Added

  • Contact/support email delivery now uses the shared branded mail template system for consistent creator-team styling.
  • Runtime upload cleanup safeguards for canceled/abandoned multipart uploads.

Changed

  • Unified Mailjet email presentation across account, creator-application, and contact/support notifications.
  • Container packaging now includes product docs so roadmap/changelog pages can render in deployed standalone builds.

Fixed

  • /changelog and /roadmap empty-state regressions in dev/prod server builds caused by missing docs/product in runtime image.
  • Multipart upload instability during quick changes in the upload window by hardening retry/backoff and submit flow handling.
  • Upload records stuck in perpetual uploading limbo after cancel/refresh by aborting multipart sessions and marking stale uploads recoverably.

Version v2.0.13 - 2026-03-19

Summary

Creator workflow and platform reliability patch release.

Added

  • Creator application submission alert email to creators@vrlewds.com.
  • Automatic public version label surfacing from changelog metadata for cache/debug visibility.

Changed

  • Creator dashboard context routing and selection behavior for creator-scoped pages.
  • Homepage creator spotlight rotation behavior to reduce immediate repeat appearances.
  • Account onboarding nudges now better prompt profile avatar completion.

Fixed

  • Follow notification flow no longer misfires for users without creator channel context.
  • Vibealong/SPS server-side resilience improvements around transient cache/connection failures.
  • Live chat connection badge flicker (Connected <-> Reconnecting) caused by stale websocket close events.
  • Vibealong toggle/state flicker during brief reconnects by stabilizing client-side bridge/socket state handling.

Version v2.0.12 - 2026-03-19

Summary

Low-latency live playback reliability improvements.

Added

  • LL-HLS fallback hardening in live playback flow.

Changed

  • Live player now degrades to stable mode faster when low-latency path fails.

Fixed

  • Repeated "Playback failed. Retrying..." loops on low-latency streams.

Version v2.0.11 - 2026-03-19

Summary

Deployment environment wiring corrections.

Added

  • Explicit Creator Economy feature-flag env wiring in deployment path.

Changed

  • Build/deploy chain now passes env values consistently to runtime services.

Fixed

  • Missing production runtime env propagation for key feature flags.

Version v2.0.10 - 2026-03-19

Summary

Major platform patch with Creator Economy rollout, application workflow upgrades, stream access fixes, and dashboard improvements.

Added

  • Creator Economy core foundations (wallet/ledger/entitlements rollout path).
  • Expanded creator application workflow updates and operations handling.
  • Additional creator dashboard capabilities for monetization and operations.

Changed

  • Stream access and creator tooling flows were reworked for current release candidate behavior.
  • Multiple web, worker, and DB surfaces updated for CE compatibility.

Fixed

  • Protected stream/password URL handling edge cases.
  • Multiple build/runtime regressions discovered during release hardening.

Version v2.0.9 - 2026-03-12

Summary

Mobile UI stabilization pass.

Added

  • Additional mobile-focused layout handling for watch/live surfaces.

Changed

  • Responsive spacing and panel behavior tuned across key mobile views.

Fixed

  • Mobile layout breakpoints and overflow issues.

Version v2.0.8 - 2026-03-10

Summary

Navigation/tab visual polish.

Added

  • Tab bar behavior adjustments for channel/dashboard surfaces.

Changed

  • Tab container sizing rules were tightened.

Fixed

  • Unwanted scrollbar in tab button bar layouts.

Version v2.0.7 - 2026-03-10

Summary

Shorts classification consistency fix.

Added

  • Correct separation logic for shorts vs. regular video listing surfaces.

Changed

  • Channel video filtering behavior aligned with shorts tab intent.

Fixed

  • Shorts incorrectly appearing in the normal videos tab.

Version v2.0.6 - 2026-03-10

Summary

Shorts feature rollout.

Added

  • Shorts publishing/discovery support in channel and browsing surfaces.

Changed

  • Video presentation and filtering updated to include short-form mode.

Fixed

  • Early short-form UI and routing issues found during rollout.

Version v2.0.5 - 2026-03-10

Summary

Live streaming and chat-bot infrastructure hardening.

Added

  • Stream/SRS operational improvements and supporting app updates.
  • Chat-bot runtime/build hardening updates.

Changed

  • Live stack deployment/config behavior refined.

Fixed

  • Stream startup and bot/build failures during deployment iterations.

Version v2.0.4 - 2026-03-09

Summary

Visual quality pass.

Added

  • Interface refinements on key user-facing pages.

Changed

  • Component-level styling and spacing adjustments.

Fixed

  • Visual inconsistencies introduced in earlier iterations.

Version v2.0.3 - 2026-03-09

Summary

Chat bot suite expansion.

Added

  • Expanded per-channel chat bot capabilities and related API/UI support.

Changed

  • Stream chat runtime behavior integrated with new bot controls.

Fixed

  • Early bot workflow edge cases from initial rollout.

Version v2.0.2 - 2026-03-09

Summary

Creator spotlight correction.

Added

  • Spotlight rendering/data handling adjustments.

Changed

  • Spotlight card and related metadata output logic.

Fixed

  • Incorrect spotlight avatar/image URL behavior.

Version v2.0.1 - 2026-03-08

Summary

Streaming origin reliability patch.

Added

  • SRS integration corrections in release branch.

Changed

  • Stream callback/runtime handling in production path.

Fixed

  • Live stream ingestion/authorization failures.

Version v2.0.0 - 2026-03-08

Summary

2.x baseline merge to main.

Added

  • Initial 2.0 release baseline from dev.

Changed

  • Mainline branch moved to 2.x track.

Fixed

  • N/A.