Introducing Power SDK v2.1: Enhancing Decentralized Development

Power Rover
Power DCloud
3 min readJul 17, 2024

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We are thrilled to announce the release of Power SDK v2.1, packed with new features, improvements, and bug fixes to empower developers building on the Power DCloud platform. This update marks a significant milestone in our mission to simplify and enhance decentralized development, providing you with the tools necessary to build, deploy, and distribute decentralized applications seamlessly.

Key Features in Power SDK v2.1

New Additions

- Methods Added: We have introduced `getBlockHash` and `getBlockInfo` methods, giving you more control and insight into blockchain data.
- Context Management: Manage your library context efficiently with new methods for loading and unloading library contexts, including node lists.
- HTTPS Requests: A new flag ensures that all node requests are made over HTTPS, enhancing security.
- Local Storage: Bootstrap from localStorage node lists, making it easier to manage node configurations locally.
- Library Updates: The lstore library is now included, featuring `setLstore` and `getLstore` methods for improved local storage management.
- Transaction Options: Added the option to send sponsored transactions, providing flexibility in transaction management.
- Method Execution: Execute smart contract calls seamlessly with the new `executeCall` method.
- Web3 Integration: Enhanced integration with Web3 via `decodeParameters` and `encodeFunctionCall` methods from `web3-eth-abi`.
- Wallet Management: The new `getWalletSequence` method allows better management of wallet sequences.

Improvements

- Node Height Check: Improved accuracy in checking node heights, ensuring more reliable data synchronization.
- Version Updates: Updated to the latest versions of `@ethereumjs` libraries, keeping the SDK in line with the latest standards and practices.

Bug Fixes

- Contract Deployment: Resolved issues with argument passing in contract constructors, ensuring smoother deployments.

For a detailed list of changes, visit the release page.

Empowering Builders: Mainnet and Onboarding Projects

This update is crucial not only for improving the developer experience but also for facilitating the onboarding of projects onto the mainnet. With the enhanced functionality and new features, Power SDK v2.1.2 is equipped to support developers through every stage of their decentralized application journey.

Why Power DCloud?

Power DCloud is designed to address the vulnerabilities and limitations of centralized cloud platforms, offering a decentralized alternative that prioritizes privacy, security, and censorship resistance. Developers can leverage Power DCloud’s extensive suite of tools and services to build robust, scalable, and high-performance Web3 applications without the constraints of traditional infrastructure.

Comprehensive Developer Tools

Power SDK is part of the broader Power Tools ecosystem, which includes:
- Power EVM: A scalable and flexible Ethereum Virtual Machine.
- Container Management: Seamless orchestration of Docker containers for efficient application deployment.
- Storage Management: Advanced datastorage capabilities for modern applications.

Unified Platform for Decentralized Development

Power DCloud provides a unified platform for all your development needs, including:

- AppChains: Tailored blockchain enviroment for each project.
- Decentralized Storage: Secure and efficient storage solutions for your application data.
- Computing Power: Access to on-demand CPU and GPU resources.
- Automated Deployment: Streamlined processes for rolling out applications.
- Engagement Tools: Integrated push notifications to keep your users informed.

Join the movement to decentralized development with Power SDK v2.1 and Power DCloud. Build, deploy, and distribute your decentralized applications with the confidence that you are using the most advanced tools in the Web3 ecosystem.

Stay tuned for more updates and continue to explore the limitless possibilities with Power DCloud!

For more information and to start building, visit http://thepower.io.

Feel free to reach out to us with any questions or feedback. Together, we can shape the future of decentralized applications.

Join the Community:

Let’s build a decentralized future, together!

Power DCloud — Revolutionizing Decentralized Web Services.

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