Release Notes

Track the evolution of Simple Page through our version history.


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SimplePage v1.2.0

UX improvements, fixes for less error prone publishing, and Safe multisig support

Release Date: 26 July, 2025

Highlights:

  • ๐Ÿงน Quit Editor Menu Option: Added a menu item to exit editing mode
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ ENS Ownership Check: Prevents publishing unless you're the ENS domain owner
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ WebManifest Fix: Improves compatibility with Safe Apps

New Features:

  • Quit Editor Option: Added an explicit "Quit Editor" action in the menu

Fixes & Improvements:

  • โœ… Increased fork button size for better visibility
  • ๐ŸŒ Improved navbar URL handling
  • โ›” Transactions now blocked if on wrong network
  • ๐Ÿงฉ WebManifest fixes for better Safe multisig support

Dependencies:

  • Updated @simplepg/repo to v1.0.2

Breaking Changes:

  • None

Migration Guide:

  • You will be prompted to upgrade SimplePage when you publish and update to your page.

SimplePage v1.1.1

Enhancements to customization, publishing, and UI

Release Date: 23 July, 2025

Highlights:

  • ๐ŸŽจ Custom DService & RPC endpoints: Advanced users can override defaults
  • ๐ŸŒˆ Rainbow fork button: Easier discovery of remixable content
  • ๐Ÿช„ Publish from preview page: More intuitive publishing flow

New Features:

  • RPC & DService Overrides: Set custom endpoints in the frontend using the ?ds-<ens-name>=<url>, and ?ds-rpc-<chain-id>=<url> query parameters
  • Improved Publish Flow: "Publish" button added to preview view
  • ENS Subname Support: You can now publish to subdomains like x.simplepage.eth

Fixes & Improvements:

  • ๐ŸŽฏ Fork button has rainbow styling to encourage interaction
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Fixed mobile padding for improved usability
  • ๐Ÿงฉ repo package now initializes properly without template root
  • โœ… Fixed CLI to use the correct subscription link
  • โœ… Fixed frontend: users can now subscribe to new.simplepage.eth

Breaking Changes:

  • None

Migration Guide:

  • You will be prompted to upgrade SimplePage when you publish and update to your page.

SimplePage v1.0.0

Initial Public Release

Release Date: 17 July, 2025

Highlights:

  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Initial public release of Simple Page
  • ๐Ÿ“ Markdown editor with live preview
  • ๐ŸŒ ENS integration for decentralized domains
  • ๐Ÿ“ฆ IPFS storage for censorship-resistant hosting
  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ CLI tool for developers
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Subscription model for sustainable hosting

New Features:

  • Web-based Markdown Editor: Write content directly in the browser with live preview
  • ENS Domain Publishing: Publish content to your ENS domain with one click
  • IPFS Storage: All content stored on IPFS for decentralization
  • Fork System: Remix any existing Simple Page site
  • Page Management: Create, edit, and organize multiple pages
  • Subscription Dashboard: Manage storage units and payments
  • CLI Tool: Publish static websites from the command line
  • DService Backend: Decentralized service for content indexing and storage

Technical Improvements:

  • Smart Contracts: Three core contracts for page management, subscriptions, and rendering
  • Frontend: React-based application with modern UI/UX
  • Backend: Node.js DService with IPFS integration and blockchain indexing
  • Developer Tools: Comprehensive CLI for advanced users

Breaking Changes:

  • None (initial release)

Migration Guide:

  • No migration required (initial release)

Known Issues:

  • Long markdown content can cause editor to not load
  • DService URL can not be set using query param
  • Edit functionality won't work if dservice txt record isn't set on new.simplepage.eth

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