I received the 5 CRP to review the app yesterday from the team. Here's my review, hope it helps.

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Test system: Macbook Air M1, 8GB RAM, 40 Mb/s fiber internet connection for connectivity. I boot the system (Mac Monterey 12.2.1) from an external SSD with 300 MB/s read and write speed. While this is arguably slower than internal SSD, I run other apps just fine (DaVinci Resolve, OBS, Gimp, etc) as long as it is not swapping intensive since it requires fast SSD read/write speed.

User interface:
- The login UI is clean, other than "Remember me" being a bit confusing since it doesn't save the password and only the username/account container, I don't find any issue. I use a password manager (KeePassXC in this case) to manage my password, but it doesn't detect the field of the Utopia wallet. I don't know if this can be solved by changing the code of the app or not, but I'd definitely like it if I can just automatically fill the form without doing manual copy-paste for security purposes.
- The default window after logging in is windowed. I can change it easily either via manually resizing with my mouse or using an extension like Rectangle, however, it doesn't automatically change the size of tabs in the Mailbox section on the dashboard. It is not that much of an issue but if it also automatically changes size based on the window size the user currently has, it would be a nice QoL change.
- If I right-click on any transaction history, under Copy Public Key there are three buttons/menus that have a long name with no clear functionality for end-users. The only thing that is clear is probably the "Copy" part, but it doesn't look really good. If this is intended, consider changing the name to something simpler instead, since other menus are quite clear (Copy, Deselect all, Export, etc). Please check the image for clarity.


- There is no option to check a transaction status from a mempool explorer or something similar from the wallet history. If there is, I can't seem to find it. I also tried to check the TX ID from any online Utopia explorer but it is quite difficult to do so. I used https://explorer.utopiaecosystem.com/txid to check it (don't know if it is official or not) but they only show block data without any individual detail. Since this seems to be an intended behavior if we look at the "Verify transaction" page, I hope the team considers adding the ability to see if a transaction is confirmed or pending directly on the wallet/dashboard page. I can imagine a situation where somebody claims they've sent CRP but the other party can't check it at all because they don't check the menu of the app and rely on the history page/block explorer to see them.

Features:

- I received 5 CRP to test the app. I used 3 CRP to create a new crypto card. The creation process is quite fast so that's a plus. Other than changing the color and name, there's no other customization feature available. I don't think it's a big problem for me, but some users probably expect more if they need to pay to issue it. Changing the font type is probably a good thing to add if the team plans to add more customization for this.
- The requested feature needs the user to know the payer crypto card ID. At first, I thought it functions like other request invoices where anyone can pay the charge requested by the user, but since it wasn't, there might be some difficulties for users who want to request some payment with no specific payer in mind. That being said, they can still use the public key. There is also no copy/contact feature on the request page, so the user has to copy them from their contact list. I think it would be nice if they can access their contact's crypto card ID directly from the request page.
- The second feature that I tested with the CRP is the uVoucher feature. I use 1 CRP to create a new uVoucher code and it processed instantly. Using the newly created code was also quick. Overall, I don't see any issue with this feature in my testing.
- I tried to stake my CRP to miners, but I encountered some difficulties since I need to find their public key address and so on. It would be better if a user can access the miners' addresses directly from the app, with their information (if it is publicly available, such as their Telegram group, etc) to make it easier for them to decide which miner is the best for them. I find several projects do this from their mining/staking page, and it is very helpful for them.

Performance:

- I downloaded the dmg file from the website. The file is around 300 MB, and installing the app takes around 600 MB on my drive. Opening the app for the first time doesn't take that long. However, I find that it always lags a lot when opening the Channels tab. Opening the channel tabs always spikes the RAM consumption by a lot. At one point, the app just consumed 500 MB of RAM, but if I open the Channels page, it shot up to 4 GB. While my setup might contribute to the stutter/slow issue, I don't think requiring 4 GB of RAM just to open the channel page is a good thing.
- I don't find any issues regarding network synchronization. It's quite fast and smooth. I notice that Utopia seems to be constantly downloading/uploading to peers with an average of 500 KB/s bandwidth. Personally, this is not an issue for me, but somebody with a limited internet quota might have to keep this in mind. If possible, I think the team should lower this bandwidth consumption or allows the user to limit the network usage of the app directly. While there is an option to opt out from contributing to the network on the Preferences page, I think it would be great if a user can participate with their own bandwidth rule.

Overall impression:

Overall, the app is quite nice. I can imagine using it daily if I interact a lot with the Utopia ecosystem to manage my CRP. Other than the performance issue when opening the Channel page, there is no other major issue that I find in my testing. Some quality-of-life changes would improve the app and make it easier for users to contribute to the network, mainly by delegating their CRP to miners or relaying the network data.

Here my review, thanks joeperry and utopia staff for this chance!

The software is easy to install. Application that makes its strength on versatility and several applications.

I like the layout even if at first glance it seems somewhat confusing given the many possibilities offered by such a system. It's nice to have so many functions in a single platform, but they could be simplified and made more usable by the end user.
It would be interested having a guided tour or a tutorial...

The idea is really interesting... but I wonder if the code is open for review and if its functions have been audited? the same applies for stablecoins (has I have already seen same question has been made by another user...)

I have visualized the function of groups and chats, but in practice there are very few active groups and local "Italian" groups practically equal to 0 although they have already been active for some time.
it would take new groups, promotions, activities to introduce new people into these groups.

it would be interesting to have an exchange inside the application (without having to go to a browser).
I'm wrong but there is no btc/crp pair?
a partnership with more famous exchanges that offer greater liquidity would certainly be needed.

I tried to use the 5 CRPs to play poker, but there are no open tables (practically none).
It would be interesting to have basic tables (perhaps daily tournaments) so as to attract a few players (why not, even sponsorships for the various tournaments).

I tried to play chess, but you can only add players from your contacts. it would be more interesting to play casual games even with players who are not in your contact list

The idea of a crypto card, basically a sort of alias for making payments, is very interesting.
Here you will find 5 0,99 USD codes that I generated, make good use of them (I haven't found ways to spend them...)
Interesting function!

The part that I found critical is linked to the last point of the "merchants" possibility of purchasing spending through the application. There is no collection service ok not a problem you can do without it though...

but...point 1 for adult services, should a disclaimer be included for minors under 18?

the real problem lies here:
point 2 there are a lot of clearly scam sites .
Without going into detail, I've seen a lot of ponzi, hyip, betting sites with the reputation of being full-blown scams, in short ... can any service join? Wouldn't it be nice to do some clean?
ok freedom of speech and expression, but I think the first aspect to take into account is the reputation of the platform and safety for end users.
obviously those who find a site listed think it is official/reputable etc... there is the risk that it could become a sort of eden for scammers...
even if the system is left "free" anyone can join, for example you could insert a reputation/trust system that allows you to avoid promoting scams...

general opinion (summary):
The idea is interesting and has a whole range of potential that can be exploited. I would "make order" by enhancing some functions and excluding some really questionable services or merchants

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@Agbe No worries, none taken. As what indicated in the OP the priority is the DT member and reputable members in the forum but I am accepting users depending on their status, trust rating, etc.
As what the instruction said, your name should be on the spreadsheet first and after that Utopia will send 5 CRP before you can start reviewing the project so if you don't see your name on the list then you are not accepted. Although, everyone is free to review the campaign if they wanted to (without reward, if you are not accepted of course). I hope this makes clear.

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I also want to mention that I have almost 17 years of experience in testing software products. Besides, I was chosen in the past for offering reviews and feedback by other companies using the forum. Some examples can be found here or here.

Utopia review

Please find below my thoughts and suggestions for Utopia.

Installation was performed on the following configuration: CPU Ryzen 1800X 32 GB DDR4 SSD Windows 10 Pro.


1. First of all, I noticed that on the website, on the download page, the 32bit version is not available. It is mentioned there but it can't be accessed. Ironically, just above it there is the 64 bit version and there is stated that it's the recommended version but, as the 32 bit version can't be selected, then the 64 bit version is not just recommended, but also the only available version.



2. During installation, Windows Defender popped.



3. Within same place as the one from the above picture (meaning at the generation of the private key step), at the bottom-right of the page there is a meter showing 0 and no explanation about what it means. Just next to it there is network signal meter which, in my case, was showing a very low signal or no signal (I don't know how to interpret it) but, however, I had connection to Internet in that very moment, therefore the network meter does not seem to work correctly.

4. Alt+F4 does not close the application, but minimizes it to Tray.

5. During the "welcome screens", when reaching the page about Community Support, there is a link: https:support.u.is. Clicking on it opens a tab in the user's external browser, not the built-in Idyll Browser.



Same thing happens when clicking on "Get Cryptons" and "Shop with Cryptons".



6. Not sure if it's intended, but it seems that lowest character limit for usernames is 1 character. I managed to create a username named #.

7. I noticed that examplens posted above that, at some point, CPU usage jumped to 60% while using Utopia. So far, in my case, the app never went above 0.9% of CPU power and, in most times, it consumes between 0.1% and 0.4% of CPU. Perhaps this depends on the PC configuration.



8. I am not sure about this (perhaps I did not look where I was supposed to?) but changing layout from View menu does not make any change. I selected all options from there and I did not see any change.

9. At the login screen, selecting "Remember me" remembers only the user, not also the password.



10. During welcome screen, on the theme selection screen, the user is informed that there are two pre-installed themes; however, they are four: Light, Dark, Classic Light and Classic Dark.

11. The app is localized in 29 languages, which is impressive. However, I noticed that some parts are not localized in any languages. These parts are the following:
- "Import account" string from login screen
- "Light", "Dark", "Classic Light" and "Classic Dark" strings from theme selection screen shown during welcome screens
- "Light", "Dark", "Classic Light" and "Classic Dark" strings from View - Switch Theme submenu
- "Backup Private Key" string from "File" menu
- "Verify Transaction" string from uWallet menu
- "Threaded UI render (experimental) string from Tools - Settings submenu

In order to not add all these screenshots here, I uploaded them all on imgur: https://imgur.com/a/6kpwu1E.

12. Localization-wise, I would recommend you to perform a thorough check on all languages, using testers native in each localization supported. Using natives is a must, in order to make sure that the translation was not only correctly made but that it is also idiomatic. By chance, I am a Romanian native and I observed that some parts are not properly translated in Romanian. I uploaded on imgur three examples: https://imgur.com/a/MHMZE09. However, I did not check the entire app's localization in Romanian. If you are interested in a thorough check, please let me know.

The idea is that, as I observed those errors in Romanian -- at a first glance -- it is possible to (1) have many other similar errors present in Romanian localization and, also (2) to have various translation errors in other languages.

.13. The Games section is a nice addition. I was thinking to suggest you to implement more board games. Maybe backgammon would be a plus.

I will end here this feedback, but I will come back in case I will find any other bug on the website or in case I'll have more suggestions. I hope this helps.

Here is my review:

I installed Utopia client for the first time on my Android mobile. When creating an account, an encrytpion key was generated and I was given a public key which is needed along with my password to access my account.
Since the mobile version is still on beta phase, it only allowed adding/removing contacts, sending messages and creating/joining channels. I noticed the number of Links wasn't stable and kept changing between 0 and 10.
Since this version was lacking many important functionalities such as uWallet, uMail, Idyll browser..., I decided to test it on my desktop device.

I installed the client on both Ubuntu and Windows. For Windows the file name is UtopiaX64 and for Ubuntu it's utopia-latest. I believe the file name should contain the software version instead of "latest" to avoid any confusion and the user knows which version he is downloading.

When I was asked whether I want to create a new account or to import an existing one, I chose the second since I already have one (created on mobile). It appeared that I need either the private key or seed phrase and I didn't have any of them. Unfortunately, there is no option to extract the pk or seed from the mobile app, so I had no option but to create a new account.
After creating the new account, on the welcome pop-up window you can choose whether to launch the client automatically on OS start or not. I turned it off but, surprisingly, after restarting my PC, Utopia started automatically! I turned it on then off again and the problem got resolved.

Again, I can't find any option to export the private key/seed from the GUI! Those information are stored on the user-name.db file but you will have to decrypt it to see it, which is not something anyone can do.
I believe it's necessary to add an option to allow users to extract their seed from the GUI after providing the correct password.

I have to mention that i faced some problems adding a contact, sending messages/files between desktop and mobile accounts. Either I don't receive the authorization request or it takes some time to arrive. Also, when trying to add a new contact from mobile, I couldn't scan the uCode. I hope these issues will be fixed when a stable version will be released. All those features work fine between the two accounts on Ubuntu and Windows.

Not sure if this is important or not, but lately when I opened my PC, a pop-up window appeared notifying me that Utopia client crashed, although I have "launch automatically on OS star" turned off! Here is the error log:


Here is some other notes regarding some of the Utopia ecosystem's tools:

- Idyll browser: You need the uNS of the website hosted on the Utopia network to be able to access it. Unfortunately, I couldn't find any one to test it. My suggestion is to make it possible to access websites hosted on the web too whilst disabling javascript, cookies.. for privacy reasons. Also, It would be helpful if you add something like a web directory or a search engine on the main page. I tried the uNS serach feature under Tools->uNS Manager->uNS Registry but it didn't help.
When you try to register an uNS, there is an expiration field which is set to never and you can't change it. If it's uneditable, why it's there!

-Deep Link: Every user has a deep link associated to his account which looks like:
When opening it on the browser it will show the user's public key with a Start secure chat button at the bottom. The button is an URI which will open Utopia client and automatically send an invitation request to that user. It works fine on Ubuntu but on Windows it works only if the client is running otherwise it will only open the client and nothing happens after you enter your password and access your account.
Also, it would be better if it shows "user doesn't exist" if the public key hasn't been registered yet. Not sure if this is technically possible, though.

-Exchange: When I created an account on crp.is and requested an authorization code, I didn't receive it until after few retries. I received it multiple times at once and it was the same one. I think it's better if it was a different one for each request (one time code).
Also, I noticed there is a fee for depositing some coins such as USDT. I believe deposits should be for free.

-uMap: Opening the uMap shows the location and number of channels. I suppose those channels are positioned based on their geolocation but there is no map, the background is completely white.
-uBot: Unfortunately, I couldn't test it as it needs a VPS or dedicated server and you can't run it on the same device with Utopia client.

Overall and after testing the Utopia ecosystem for few days and getting familiarized with it, I can say that I am impressed by the wide range of services and tools it offers to enhance users' privacy and by how they managed to combine all these tools into one software which is really intuitive and easy to use even for beginners. There is still plenty of room for improvement, though.

Good luck to Utopia team and thank you for giving me the opportunity to know about the existence of such a wonderful ecosystem.

My thoughts on Utopia p2p ecosystem

the Design and Layout:

I was impressed with the dark mode and light mode option as it was one of the things that pops up before my dashboard when I logged into the app, I'm the type that always wants to use dark mode on every site and I find a website uncomfortable if there is no such function. The color scheme and design work well for me.

App functionality:

The navigation is intuitive and straightforward, user-friendly, and simple to install, but it freezes for a few seconds before it comes up whenever I try to log in; I'm not sure if this is a general issue or just my system; it's not a big deal, but if it is, I'd like it fixed. I did not use the message function because I have no contacts. The Uwallet was the first thing that drew my attention; I noticed that the wallet accepts two tokens (CRP and UUSD) with the same public keys (when I clicked on get UUSD, I didn't get any new public keys, so I assumed that both tokens use the same public key). I received the 5CRP and decided to put it to the test one of the accepted merchants, so as a gambler, I decided to deposit 3CPR to my 1xbet.ng account via perfect money, and I was funded as soon as possible.






I tried to create a crypto card but it was not possible because the card issuing fee is 3CRP, I was curious about something and I hope to get an answer, I didn't go through all the accepted merchants so I want to ask if this crypto card can be used on Amazon and Aliexpress websites.

I still have 1.3CRP to play with, and while I tried to play poker but couldn't because I needed to create a table or get an invite ID to join an existing table, I wish there were other 1 player slot games available.

Overall, I was impressed with the design and the variety of functions; it's a great project for privacy, but I'd like to see more games added (perhaps crash and dice) to make it more exciting. kudos to the dev team; the design is excellent.

My experience with using Utopia App

Installation:
I'm using a windows 10 desktop with an i7-7700 processor and 16gb ram. The installation went smoothly after waiting for unpacking the files. I suggest that you should have a portable version like Electrum which users can access the wallet quickly without any installation required. I don't have a problem with the installation but I believe user that has low specs desktop will have a hard time installing the apps because the files are heavy.

I noticed that the domain of utopia is showing like this https://u.is/en/ which will cause a lot of confusion for users that will download the wallet files on the website. Maybe use a domain with the same name as Utopia so that it can be easily spotted when searching using google chrome. Newbie users can be a victim of phishing in case someone purchased a domain with utopiawallet name.

Wallet Design and Functionality:
The design is very neat and fresh to the eyes since you have the option to change themes in 4 styles. The UI is like the windows desktop which we can move the status bar location from top to bottom and also the multiple tabs are good. I try to create and claim the voucher for myself and it works properly. This is a good feature for sending gifts to a friend.

Mining bot, I don't have a chance to test it since it only works on linux but the delegation for PoS mining is not explained properly. What miner can we delegate and where can we see the list of public addresses that we can stake since our contacts are empty? Maybe add the contacts of a trusted miner in default so that the user can delegate immediately.

I want to try the game feature but it requires other players to test it. Maybe add some feature in which users can compete with an AI so that it will be useful with or without other players online to play it on the wallet.

Marketplace:

I'm amazed at how many merchants already accept utopia payment services and the filter feature to categorise all the merchant types. I hope that you will have a web3 feature in which users will just connect and disconnect the wallet in able to access the website page instead of registering and manually logging in.


Overall my Utopia experience is smooth as I don't encounter any bugs when I'm trying the wallet feature. I'm not a developer so I can't use other advance features of the wallet. The only thing that bothers me are those lot of red lights on the status bar and the huge data it consumes while my wallet is just open without any transaction happening.




EDIT:

I create again a voucher to see how much it will cost me to gift someone with CRP tokens, Surprisingly it only cost 0.0075CRP to cover the fee which is almost negligible.
You can claim my Voucher so that I can check what will happen. Use the code below:

I do try to claim it for myself but I want to know if there will be a notification to me once someone already claimed the voucher or not so that I can't re-use other vouchers that I already gave to someone.




I explore the channel above and I'm amazed at how wide the Utopia ecosystem is because you can create a discussion about any topic that you want and interact with other users. It's like a reddit inside the Utopia and you can set if you like the channel in public or in private. I believe this channel is perfect to find someone who will play with you on the games.

Maybe add some category on this channel and this will be perfect to easily spot the best discussion or where to post a topic that new users will create.

Adding Beginners and Help, Mining Discussion, Games category will be great.

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