ION Weekly Roundup: Latest on Online+ Enhancements, New Partnerships, and Ecosystem Updates

This past week, the Ice Open Network (ION) reported several developments in its Online+ application, including performance optimizations, bug resolutions, and user base expansion. 

The blockchain platform also announced partnerships, such as with Dogelon Mars, alongside progress in AI trading and preparations for token migration from ICE to ION. These updates reflect ongoing efforts to refine the decentralized social platform and integrate additional functionalities. Today’s roundup will explore these initiatives, starting with Online+ stability improvements highlighted in the Online+ Bulletin. 

Online+ App Performance and Stability Improvements

The ION team focused on enhancing the core modules of the Online+ app (Wallet, Chat, Feed, and Profile) during this timeframe. Specific updates addressed loading times, user interface consistency, and media handling. 

As expected, there were several feature updates. The Chat module received an improved caching mechanism to accelerate message loading, along with added padding for better layout when opening conversations. In the Feed section, users can now add articles directly to Stories, and a new setting allows turning off video autoplay. Video upload performance was optimized, and text-editing controls were enhanced for easier cursor movement. Additionally, the app now supports resuming video playback from the last viewed point. Also, the profile module now includes an “invite a friend” option in the three-dots menu. 

Bug fixes formed a substantial part of the work:

Wallet Module Bug Fixes

Resolution of screen flickering on transaction details: The team addressed an issue causing the transaction details screen to flicker, thereby ensuring a stable visual experience for users reviewing their transaction history.

Prevention of multiple modals from rapid taps: Safeguards were implemented to stop multiple modal windows from opening simultaneously when users rapidly tap on contacts, improving the app's responsiveness and reducing user frustration.

Correction for sending small SOL amounts: Errors that occurred when attempting to send SOL amounts less than 0.001 were fixed, allowing for precise micro-transactions without failures.

Fix for ADA send errors: Similar to the SOL issue, problems with sending ADA were corrected, ensuring reliable transfers of this asset.

Restoration of missing ALGO transaction records: In the Explorer feature, missing records for ALGO transactions were restored, providing users with complete visibility into their transaction logs.

Restoration of missing TON transaction records: Similarly, the absence of TON transaction records in the Explorer was addressed, ensuring the maintenance of accurate historical data.

Adjustment to "max" send amount calculation: The calculation for the maximum sendable amount was updated to properly deduct transaction fees, preventing overestimations and potential failed sends.

Fix for inflated NEAR balance displays: Displays showing incorrectly high NEAR balances were corrected, ensuring accurate representation of user holdings.

Restoration of missing titles in sent transaction details: Missing wallet titles in the details of sent transactions were reinstated, improving the clarity and usability of transaction summaries.

Correction for small ION transfer displays: An issue where small ION transfers appeared as 0.00 in the history was resolved, allowing for proper logging of minor amounts.

Chat Module Bug Fixes

Prevention of archived or deleted messages reappearing: Fixes were applied to stop archived or deleted messages from resurfacing after reinstalling the app, preserving user-intended message management.

Enforcement of privacy settings: Privacy controls were strengthened to effectively block unwanted messages, enhancing user security and control over communications.

Restoration of messages from deleted users: After account recovery, messages from users who had deleted their accounts were made visible again, ensuring continuity in conversation history.

Fix for quoted posts appearing as users' own: A problem where quoted posts were incorrectly displayed as originating from the user themselves was corrected, maintaining proper attribution in discussions.

Elimination of excessive spacing in messages: Unnecessary line breaks and spacing in messages were removed, resulting in cleaner and more readable chat interfaces.

Proper clearing of new message notifications: Notifications for new messages now clear automatically after the messages are viewed, reducing clutter in the notification system.

Feed Module Bug Fixes

Prevention of duplicates during article creation: The team implemented measures to stop duplicate articles from being created when users rapidly press the "Publish" button, ensuring that only single instances are generated and reducing clutter in the feed.

Correct update of like counters: Like counters now refresh accurately immediately after user interactions such as liking or unliking a post, providing real-time feedback on engagement levels.

Transparent scroll space above pictures and comments: The previously non-transparent area above images and comment sections during scrolling was fixed to be transparent, improving the visual flow and user interface consistency.

Restoration of video playback on affected devices: Video playback functionality was restored for devices that previously experienced issues, allowing seamless viewing across a broader range of hardware.

Automatic updates for Stories: Stories now refresh automatically when new ones are added or existing ones are deleted, keeping the feed current without requiring manual reloads.

Fix for scrolling in the following list: Scrolling beyond the initial screen in the list of followed users or accounts has been corrected, allowing for uninterrupted navigation through longer lists.

Resolution of freezes when opening notifications: Freezes that occurred upon accessing the notifications section were eliminated, resulting in smoother transitions and quicker access to alerts.

Correction of UI bug in reply thread shares: A user interface issue that prevented sharing the last comment in a reply thread was fixed, allowing complete sharing capabilities throughout discussions.

Disabling of self-voting in polls: Poll creators are now prevented from voting in their own polls, ensuring fair participation and accurate results from other users.

Addressing multiple video codec crashes: Crashes related to various video codecs on specific devices were resolved, enhancing stability during video playback and reducing app downtime.

Update to push notification text for comment replies: The text in push notifications for replies to comments has been revised for precision, providing more precise and informative alerts to users.

Fix for tagging issues with usernames: Problems where tagged usernames were incorrectly rendered as clickable website links were corrected, maintaining proper username display and functionality in posts.

User Growth and Community Migration

Online+ saw significant expansion, surpassing 720,000 on-chain addresses with an addition of more than 150,000 in six days. This growth coincided with a shift in community interactions, as conversations previously held on external social channels moved into the app. Users began posting, chatting, and forming communities within Online+, marking a transition toward an on-chain social environment.

Yuliia noted in the bulletin that the updates are to make the app feel lighter and more fluid for daily use. The rapid increase in addresses highlights the platform's adoption rate following its launch.

“These past few days were all about making Online+ faster, smoother, and more stable across more devices. We focused on improving speed, fixing crashes, and making sure videos load quicker and in better quality. The goal was — and still is — to make the app feel light, fluid, natural, and something you truly enjoy using every day,” Yuliia’s statement read. 

Key Partnerships in the ION Ecosystem

As always, ION has continued to establish key partnerships within its ecosystem. Some were highlighted, expanding the Online+ ecosystem with new communities and tools. On October 14, ION announced a collaboration with aZen Protocol, which provides scalable compute infrastructure for Web3, AI, and data analytics. aZen boasts over 1 million registered users and more than 85,000 daily active users, leveraging its DePIN mining and AI agents. This integration aims to support decentralized intelligence and computing within Online+ and the broader ION framework.

Cryfi, disclosed in the last Roundup, was integrated into Online+, enabling traders to verify performance on-chain and allowing users to learn, copy, and automate trading strategies with transparency and security.

The partnership with Dogelon Mars was detailed aswell, bringing the memecoin community focused on storytelling, imagination, and culture to the decentralized social layer. Dogelon Mars operates a 3D metaverse on Arbitrum Layer 2, combining elements of philanthropy and space exploration. This addition introduces meme-driven content and on-chain interactions to Online+, aligning with ION's goal of blending cultural narratives with blockchain technology.

Advances in AI Trading and Token Migration

According to the Online+ Bulletin, ION is integrating an AI trading protocol that performed well during a recent market dip, achieving over 30% profit through real-time global news analysis for automated trades. However, the project's name and community access details are pending announcement.

In other news, preparations for the migration from ICE to ION tokens are underway, with unlocked tokens consolidated into ION's institutional account at Uphold. This step ensures transparency and security in the process.

Additionally, ION disclosed that the Cointelegraph AMA session has been postponed, with a new date to be announced soon.

Upcoming Features and Integrations

Looking forward, the team plans to refine the user experience while developing monetization elements, such as token utility and creator rewards. Integrations include decentralized exchanges (DEX), no-KYC centralized exchange (CEX) swaps, bridges, on/off ramps, and cards. 

These additions aim to connect financial tools within the on-chain social layer, with a focus on stability across devices and incorporating feedback for ongoing improvements.

Conclusion

These updates demonstrate ION's capacity to maintain app stability through targeted fixes and optimizations while expanding its ecosystem via partnerships. User growth to over 720,000 addresses and the integration of AI trading protocols underscore the platform's operational scale and technical integrations. 

Generally, these initiatives position Online+ as a functional decentralized social tool with embedded financial and community features. Readers interested in blockchain-based social platforms may find value in checking out our dedicated ION page, as it provides several resources on the protocol’s progress in the DeFi space. 

Sources:

• Ice Blockchain X Post on Online+ Bulletin: https://x.com/ice_blockchain/status/1977740360949395821
• Online+ Blog: https://ice.io/the-online-bulletin-october-7-12-2025 
• Dogelon Mars Official Website: https://dogelonmars.com