Utopia Review Feedback
- Download and Installation
It was very easy to locate the utopia website through the link provided in the review thread which you can directly download the utopia software in your desktop. I had no problem with the download and installation since what I needed was clearly on the website and I already know the type of computer system I am using and that will be compatible with the system amongst the option of downloads provided.
- Using the app for the first time
After the installation, I quickly opened the application in order to copy my private key and also my public key because those are the most important things, I should keep safe with me. I was welcomed with a welcome message and had many options of what type of theme I would love the app to be used. I chose the light one since I was doing the review during the daytime. Different themes available on the software makes it more user friendly while using the software at any time.
- Channels
The channel is a very interactive place where users can meet and discuss about utopia software. With the integrated moderator on the channel, questions can easily be answered, and the channel moderated of unwanted messages or irrelevant chats that will make the place uncomfortable for other users. The pin message option is also a great one and important messages can be referred there immediately to users that are on the channel. In app notifications of new messages was also a great addition to the channel.
- Umail
Another important feature that I tested but didn’t give me the required result I expected was the Umail. I saw a welcome message already in my mail and telling me all I needed to know about Utopia, it was very explanative and easy to understand. I tried to reply to the message to see how fast the process will be and the message only ends up in my outbox and didn’t go further to the sent folder, it keeps loading till the end of my review on the software.
- Web Proxy
I located the web proxy under tools and i checked to see how the functionality of it will be.
A new application was opened which was launched different from the utopia software under the task bar.
I didn't encounter any problem using the web proxy as it was fast and the result of what I was searching for was displayed fast.
- uWallet
(i) Crypto Cards
Crypto cards added for additional comfort is a good idea, but I don’t think even though it is not available your public key can give access to your wallet. The crypto card will only make it easy to be sure of the person you’re sending cryptons to by revealing the name before sending, in order to avoid wrong transfer of funds.
(ii) Sending Cryptons
While on the page to send cryptons, I saw that the balance on the wallet is different as the one on the card. Since it was my card, isn’t it supposed to show the same balance as what is on the wallet just like we have in bank cards? Or is it because I haven’t purchased a card that the balance is not showing on the card as the one on the wallet.
I didn’t send any cryptons out because I don’t know of any address, I can send to in order to be sure that the person actually received it even though it must have written sent from my own end.
The provision of comment for the purpose of transaction and also the preview option before sending is a good addition.
(iii) Swap
I also used the swap feature, where I tried to swap from crypton to UUSD. I swapped 3CRP to UUSD with an equivalent value of 0.98UUSD at the time of swapping. The transaction was immediately broadcasted to the Utopia network and a transaction id was generated (0UGVZC35QUL0Y). It keeps loading for more than 5 minutes while the current balance of CRP has already been deducted and showing the new amount after the swap. I don’t think the delay should be from me because my network is strong, it could be from the software's back end that caused the delay in not approving the transaction on the transaction page immediately after broadcasting. After waiting for up to 10 minutes, the transaction was approved and I received notification on the app.
(iv) Mining
Enabling mining in the Utopia software is a very good innovation that will help to build a more robust community of Utopia. My system was not compatible to be used for mining and I don’t have the minimum amount needed to mine. I will try that out some other time when I have time to see how the mining works and how easy or hard it will be to mine cryptons.
Critiques & Conclusion
1 CRP was equivalent to 0.32 UUSD when swapping and it can easily be done. But while swapping from UUSD to CRP, a minimum amount of 1UUSD is required for the transaction to go forth. Why the stress of not being able swap back to the same amount you swapped from?
Availability of different options to use for sending cryptons was a good one, I could choose between public key, crypto cards, uCode and also address book of the person I want to send to. This different option makes it easier to navigate different option that is more suitable for you.
The UI/UX design of the software was great as I enjoyed every moment, I took taking the review. Everything was well explained and even a beginner will not have any problems navigating through the software app.
I received a notification on the app of a new and updated software of the Utopia app. I will update to the newest version when I want to take another tour on the app next time.
Thanks for the opportunity to review this great software, Joeperry. Looking to see the software app go to the moon.
Kind regards,
Ndabagi01