Summary
The Beat Request system has been upgraded to a production-ready state with a new database-backed architecture, resolving critical security issues and ensuring data integrity.What’s New
- Database Persistence: Moved from unreliable file storage to a robust database schema with transaction support.
- Security Fixes: Resolved a critical issue where deleting a request could refund tokens to the wrong user.
- Duplicate Prevention: Added strict checks to prevent accidental duplicate submissions of the same track.
- Existing Track Selection: Producers can now select from their existing catalog when fulfilling requests, instead of re-uploading.
- Improved Feedback: Clearer error messages (e.g., “Already submitted”) instead of generic server errors.
Why It Matters
These changes ensure that your tokens are safe, your requests are reliable, and the fulfillment process is smoother. The move to a database architecture prevents data loss and race conditions, especially during high traffic.How to Use
No action is required from users. The system works seamlessly with the existing interface.- Producers: When fulfilling a request, look for the new “Select Existing Track” option.
- Request Owners: You can now delete requests with confidence that your token will be correctly refunded to your balance.
Known Issues
- None. All identified critical issues from the audit have been resolved.