October 2025 SecureSphere Decentralized Vault Progress Report
What progress was made on your grant this month?
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:
- QR Login for Browser Extension: Integrated QR code login functionality, allowing seamless authentication from the mobile app.
- File Vault Upload & Download: Added the ability to securely upload and download files from the Vault using SIA decentralized storage.
- Extension Distribution: Prepared the final build of the browser extension for submission to the Google Chrome Extension Store.
- Cross-Platform Consistency: Ensured that new features are consistent with desktop and mobile apps and browser extension.
These updates bring SecureSphere closer to public release while maintaining high standards for security and usability.
GitHub repository:
[GitHub - r00b00t/SecureSphereBrowserExtension · GitHub)
Detail tasks worked on this month per milestone
| 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 |
Summarize any problems that you ran into this month and how you’ll be solving them
Major challenges:
- Submitting apps to stores has been challenging due to multiple requests for clarifications and changes, particularly regarding data protection and privacy policies.
What’s next?
The next month will focus on preparing SecureSphere for public release:
- Finalize QA Testing: Complete thorough testing across all platforms to ensure stability and security.
- Security Audit: Conduct final security review and penetration testing to ensure compliance with privacy and data protection standards.
- App Store Submissions: Submit updated apps to the official stores for final approval:
- macOS App Store
- Microsoft Store (Windows app)
- Google Play (Android app)
- Apple App Store (iOS app)
- Browser Extension Distribution: Submit the final build to the Google Chrome Extension Store.
These steps will bringing SecureSphere into the hands of real users across all major platforms.