Hey @Hani, thanks for your proposal to The Sia Foundation Grants Program.
After review, the committee has decided to approve your proposal. Congratulations! They’re excited to see what you can accomplish with this grant.
We’ll reach out to your provided email address for onboarding. This shouldn’t take long unless your info has changed from last time, but you may still need to adjust your timelines.
This month, we made significant progress on the File Vault module, expanding SecureSphere’s functionality beyond password management.
Key accomplishments:
GitHub repository:
SecureSphereApp
Our focus for the next cycle:
Demo Video:
Hello,
Thank you for your progress report!
Regards,
Kino on behalf of the Sia Foundation and Grants Committee
Hello,
I’d like to share a quick update regarding the project timeline. After reviewing the development flow, I’ve decided to adjust the order of milestones to better align with technical priorities. The new order will be:
Milestone 3: Desktop app (macOS & Windows) with full feature parity
Milestone 4: Chrome extension upgrade (file access, QR login, UX improvements)
This is simply an inversion of the previous order, the scope of work remains the same. The Sia Foundation has approved this change.
Thank you for your continued support, and I’ll keep you posted as development progresses.
Hi @Hani , this is a reminder that your progress report deadline is coming up on September 2nd.
We look forward to receiving it!
August 2025 | SecureSphere Decentralized Vault Progress Report
What progress was made on your grant this month?
This month, we pushed well beyond our planned milestone targets, I put in a lot of hard work to accelerate development and deliver more than scheduled. SecureSphere is now moving from concept to a full multi-platform experience with advanced security features.
Key accomplishments:
GitHub repository:
What’s next?
Our focus for the next cycle:
Demo Desktop App
Hello
Thank you for your progress report!
Regards,
Kino on behalf of the Sia Foundation and Grants Committee
September 2025 SecureSphere Decentralized Vault Progress Report
What progress was made on your grant this month?
This month, we successfully delivered all the features we planned for the cycle, bringing SecureSphere closer to a public release across all platforms. Development focused on cross-platform compatibility, secure file sharing, and final preparations for app distribution.
Key accomplishments:
macOS Compatibility: Fixed all major issues, ensuring smooth performance and full feature parity across Mac devices.
Improved File Sharing: Implemented secure file-sharing through email invitations and social media links, giving users flexible options to share encrypted files.
QR Code Login for Desktop App: Integrated a seamless login process allowing users to authenticate by scanning a QR code from their mobile app.
Drag-and-Drop Support: Added drag-and-drop functionality for faster and easier file management in the desktop app.
Developer Accounts Ready: Completed registration and configuration of Apple Developer, Google Play Developer, and Microsoft Developer accounts, preparing SecureSphere for app store distribution.
These updates make SecureSphere more accessible and user-ready, while setting the foundation for public beta testing across ecosystems.
GitHub repository:
What’s next?
The next cycle will focus on finalizing distribution and extension upgrades:
Chrome Extension Upgrade: Adding file access, QR login integration, and UX improvements.
App Store Submissions: Submitting SecureSphere to the official stores:
macOS App Store
Microsoft Store (Windows app)
Google Play (Android app)
Apple App Store (iOS app)
This will mark a major milestone, bringing SecureSphere into the hands of real users across all major platforms.
Hello @Hani,
Thank you for your progress report!
Regards,
Kino on behalf of the Sia Foundation and Grants Committee
Hello @Hani,
This is a reminder that your October progress report is now late.
Progress reports are expected to be posted by the end of the 25th day of the month, or the nearest following workday, and to meet the standards laid out in the Progress Report Guidelines, linked below.
Please be sure to follow the Progress Report Template and submit your progress report so we may continue funding your grant.
Regards,
Kino on behalf of the Sia Foundation and Grants Committee
Hello,
Sorry for the delay I will share our report this weekend the reason is I have some security issue for the Browser Extension I need to fix it before sharing it.
Regards
Hi @Hani - this is the final notice for your October progress report.
If your full and complete report is not posted by 9am ET tomorrow (November 4th), you will have to miss this payment cycle.
This month, we focused on enhancing SecureSphere’s accessibility and security, particularly for the browser extension. Key development efforts included QR login integration and enabling secure file management in the Vault via SIA decentralized storage. These updates improve the user experience and prepare the platform for public beta testing.
Key accomplishments:
These updates bring SecureSphere closer to public release while maintaining high standards for security and usability.
GitHub repository:
[GitHub - r00b00t/SecureSphereBrowserExtension)
| Milestone | Task | Pull Request(s) | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1: Browser Extension | 1. Add QR code login | Add authentication module with QR code by r00b00t · Pull Request #1 · r00b00t/SecureSphereBrowserExtension · GitHub | Integrated with mobile app authentication |
| 1: Browser Extension | 2. Implement File Vault upload & download | Add file vault module with SIA integration and encryption · r00b00t/SecureSphereBrowserExtension@1ee45f9 · GitHub | Files securely stored on SIA network; includes error handling and progress tracking |
Major challenges:
The next month will focus on preparing SecureSphere for public release:
These steps will bringing SecureSphere into the hands of real users across all major platforms.
This month’s review was successful and there is no actionable feedback. The team is looking forward to seeing what you do over the next month!
Hi,
I wanted to share a quick update regarding the final report for the DecVault grant.
The report will be posted within the next 24–48 hours. We are currently waiting for the final approval from Apple for both the iOS and macOS versions of the app.
The Windows app (Microsoft Store) and Android app (Google Play) have already been approved. Once Apple completes the review, we will publish the final report and switch our production server online so all platforms can go live together in a synchronized release.
Thank you for your patience and support, the finish line is very close.
Thanks for the heads-up @hani - please note given the American Thanksgiving holiday the deadline for reports in order to allow adequate time for review is Dec. 1 at 10am ET.
Thanks for the reminder, and noted regarding the Dec. 1 deadline.
The macOS app is still under review. If it is not approved by tomorrow, I will go ahead and publish the final report as planned and include everything that is already approved (iOS, Windows, and Android).
Once the macOS version is approved, I will share that update separately.
Thanks again for the guidance and support.
This month focused on the finalization of the project, including full QA testing, security auditing, and preparing all app versions for store release.
The iOS app has been officially approved , while the macOS app remains in review after addressing all required changes.
This month also included resolving a high number of compliance issues: 5 rounds of iOS rejections and 7 rounds of macOS rejections, all of which were fixed and resubmitted.
| Task Category | Work Completed This Month | PR / Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-Platform QA Testing | - Full QA across iOS, Android, macOS, Windows. - Verified password manager, file vault, breach monitoring, encryption, QR login, and sync. - Fixed auto-lock and session persistence issues. - Resolved encryption normalization bugs between platforms. | Release v1.0.0: Final DecVault version by r00b00t · Pull Request #1 · r00b00t/SecureSphereApp · GitHub |
| Security Audit | - Final encryption flow audit (AES-256 + seed phrase derivation). - Ensured no logs or network leakage. - Validated Sia renterd encrypted file operations. | Internal audit |
| Store Submission: iOS App (Approved) | - Submitted multiple builds after 5 rejections. - Fixed all issues and resubmitted successfully. - iOS app is now approved and ready for launch. | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/decvault/id6754329586 |
| Store Submission: macOS App (In Review) | - Addressed 7 macOS rejections. - Rebuilt and re-notarized the app multiple times. - Final build submitted and currently awaiting approval. | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/decvault/id6754329586 |
| Store Submission: Microsoft Store | - Submitted MSIX package. - Passed review and approved. | DecVault - Secure Your Data - Free download and install on Windows | Microsoft Store |
| Store Submission: Google Play | - Submitted final Android build. - Approved and ready for launch. | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.decvault.app |
| UI/UX Finalization | - Improved file vault UI. - Enhanced password manager layouts. | Release v1.0.0: Final DecVault version by r00b00t · Pull Request #1 · r00b00t/SecureSphereApp · GitHub |
| Website Redesign | - Complete redesign of decvault.com this month. - New sections, UI improvements, updated visuals, better onboarding flow. - Added bug reporting and feature request systems. | https://decvault.com |
Important Note on Store Status:
Although store submission links appear in the table for reviewer reference:
All app versions (iOS, Android, Windows) are currently unpublished and hidden.
They will be published synchronously once the macOS app is approved, ensuring a unified global launch.
A full demo video of the mobile app, desktop app and cross-device sync:
Throughout this Standard Grant, SecureSphere evolved into a fully functional, production-grade decentralized vault powered by Sia.
Delivered across platforms:
SecureSphere now stands as one of the most comprehensive real-world Sia integrations.
As soon as the macOS app is approved, we will begin our coordinated cross-platform launch and marketing campaign:
This campaign aims to bring the first wave of active users into the ecosystem.
The next development phase will focus on the DecVault Web App, enabling:
We will provide a secure, encrypted API layer to allow:
Based on discussions and earlier plans:
Two universities have already expressed interest.
Bug Report: Report a Bug | DecVault
Feature Requests: Feature Requests | DecVault
Great news the macOS app has just been approved by Apple, which means the entire SecureSphere / DecVault ecosystem is now officially live across all platforms.
Hello @Hani - congratulations, your final technical review was successful!
One item did come up as a point of clarification: on your landing page, the text reads “Your data never touches our servers. Ever.” which does need to be revised as it’s not accurate. This will change should/when you migrate to indexd (when that is available) but for now this isn’t correct and should be edited.
Otherwise, this grant will be marked as ‘Complete’ here on the Forum and you will be sent an offboarding email soon.
Thank you for continuing to build on Sia.