Feature requests

Feature Requests: And So Much More…

Note: Bug reporting and feature request systems are coming very soon! For now, please email feedback to [e-mail]

Stork SMS evolves based on user feedback and market needs. This section outlines our development philosophy and upcoming features that shape the future of decentralized messaging.

Development Philosophy

Our Approach

Stork SMS is built with a focus on real user needs and market demands. We believe the best features come from understanding user pain points and industry requirements. Our development process prioritizes quality, security, and user experience.

Core Principles:

• User-Centric: Features must solve real user problems
• Quality First: Thorough testing and security review
• Market-Driven: Features that provide competitive advantage
• Rapid Innovation: Quick development cycles for important features
• Backward Compatibility: New features don’t break existing workflows

Feature Request Process

How to Submit Feature Requests

1. Discord Discussions

• #feature-requests channel for community discussion
• React with 👍/👎 to show support for ideas
• Community members can expand on ideas and provide use cases
• Weekly community calls to discuss top-voted features

2. GitHub Issues (Coming Very Soon)

• Structured feature request templates
• Technical specifications and implementation details
• Community feedback and suggestions
• Professional development team review

3. Community Surveys

• Quarterly surveys to understand user priorities
• Feature prioritization polls
• User experience feedback collection
• Market research and competitive analysis

4. Beta Testing Feedback

• Early access to experimental features
• Real-world usage feedback
• Performance and usability testing
• Iterative improvement based on testing results

Evaluation Criteria

Technical Feasibility

• Implementation Complexity: Development effort required
• Infrastructure Impact: Effect on system performance and scalability
• Security Considerations: Maintaining platform security standards
• Blockchain Compatibility: Alignment with Solana capabilities

User Value

• Problem Severity: How significant is the problem being solved?
• User Base Impact: How many users would benefit?
• Frequency of Use: How often would the feature be used?
• Competitive Advantage: Does it differentiate us from competitors?

Strategic Alignment

• Platform Vision: Alignment with long-term product strategy
• Business Value: Potential impact on user adoption and retention
• Development Resources: Available team capacity and expertise
• Timeline Considerations: Fit within current development roadmap

Popular Community Requests

High-Priority Features (In Development)

Message Search & Filtering

Status: Q3 2025 Development Community Votes: 450+ Discord reactions

Requested Features:

• Full-text search across all conversations
• Filter by date, sender, message type, and keywords
• Search within specific chats or globally
• Advanced search operators and saved searches

Implementation Plan:

• Client-side search for privacy (encrypted messages)
• Local indexing of decrypted message content
• Advanced filtering and sorting options
• Integration with browser search capabilities

Message Editing & Deletion

Status: Q4 2025 Planned Community Votes: 380+ Discord reactions

Requested Features:

• Edit sent messages with edit history
• Delete messages for self and/or all participants
• Time limits for editing/deletion
• Clear indication of edited/deleted messages

Implementation Challenges:

• Maintaining end-to-end encryption with edits
• Blockchain immutability vs. message editing
• Consensus mechanism for mutual deletion

Custom Message Reactions

Status: Q4 2025 Planned Community Votes: 320+ Discord reactions

Requested Features:

• Beyond basic emoji reactions
• Custom reaction sets and themes
• Animated reaction support
• Reaction statistics and insights

Medium-Priority Features

Advanced File Sharing

Community Votes: 280+ Discord reactions

Requested Features:

• Document collaboration and commenting
• Version control for shared files
• File sharing with external users (invite links)
• Integration with popular cloud storage providers

Message Scheduling

Community Votes: 245+ Discord reactions

Requested Features:

• Schedule messages for future delivery
• Recurring message templates
• Time zone awareness for global teams
• Integration with calendar applications

Custom Themes & Personalization

Community Votes: 220+ Discord reactions

Requested Features:

• Dark/light/custom theme options
• Personalized color schemes and fonts
• Custom backgrounds and chat layouts
• Achievement-based unlockable themes

Message Templates & Quick Replies

Community Votes: 195+ Discord reactions

Requested Features:

• Saved message templates for common responses
• Quick reply buttons and automated responses
• Business-specific template libraries
• Macro system for complex message workflows

Innovative Ideas

AI-Powered Features

Community Votes: 380+ Discord reactions

Requested Capabilities:

• Smart message summarization
• Language translation for global communication
• Sentiment analysis and emotional intelligence
• Automated message categorization and prioritization

Integration with Storkai Bot:

• Natural language commands for chat management
• AI-powered message drafting assistance
• Intelligent notification filtering
• Automated meeting scheduling and follow-ups

Cross-Chain Messaging

Community Votes: 340+ Discord reactions

Requested Features:

• Messaging across different blockchain networks
• Multi-chain wallet support and integration
• Cross-chain NFT collections for chat access
• Unified identity across blockchain ecosystems

Decentralized Identity Integration

Community Votes: 290+ Discord reactions

Requested Capabilities:

• Integration with ENS (Ethereum Name Service)
• Solana domain name support
• Verified identity badges and credentials
• Professional identity verification

Advanced Privacy Features

Community Votes: 260+ Discord reactions

Requested Features:

• Anonymous messaging with zero-knowledge proofs
• Message burn-after-reading functionality
• Advanced metadata protection
• Decentralized mixing for enhanced privacy

Creative Community Ideas

Gamification Enhancements

Community Votes: 240+ Discord reactions

Ideas from Community:

• Chat-based mini-games and activities
• Collaborative art projects within messages
• Virtual events and meetup coordination
• Integration with existing Web3 games

Content Creation Tools

Community Votes: 210+ Discord reactions

Requested Features:

• In-chat meme and GIF creation tools
• Collaborative document editing
• Screen annotation and markup tools
• Integration with creative software

Social Trading Integration

Community Votes: 185+ Discord reactions

Requested Capabilities:

• Share portfolio and trading insights
• Group investment discussions and analysis
• Integration with popular DeFi protocols
• Social trading signals and alerts

Implementation Roadmap

Q3 2025: Foundation Features

• Message Search: Full-text search across conversations
• Enhanced File Sharing: Expanded file type support
• UI/UX Improvements: Based on user feedback
• Performance Optimizations: Faster loading and responsiveness

Q4 2025: Productivity Features

• Message Editing: Edit and delete message functionality
• Custom Reactions: Extended emoji and reaction system
• Message Templates: Quick replies and saved templates
• Advanced Filtering: Message organization and management

Q1 2026: Social & Collaboration

• Group Enhancements: Advanced group management features
• Collaboration Tools: Document sharing and co-editing
• Social Features: Enhanced user profiles and status
• Integration APIs: Third-party application integration

Q2 2026: Innovation & Scale

• AI Integration: Smart features and automation
• Cross-Chain Support: Multi-blockchain messaging
• Enterprise Tools: Advanced business features
• Global Expansion: Localization and regional features

Success Stories

How to Get Involved

Join the Discussion

1. Discord Community: Coming soon
2. Feature Channels: Participate in #feature-requests discussions
3. Weekly Calls: Join community development calls
4. Feedback Surveys: Respond to quarterly user experience surveys

Contribute to Development

1. Beta Testing: Sign up for early feature testing
2. Bug Reporting: Help identify and report issues
3. Documentation: Contribute to user guides and tutorials
4. Code Contributions: Participate in open-source development (GitHub)

Shape the Roadmap

1. Feature Voting: Vote on community feature priorities
2. Use Case Examples: Share how features would benefit your workflow
3. Technical Insights: Provide technical expertise and feasibility input
4. Market Research: Share competitive analysis and industry trends

Future Vision

Community-Driven Platform Evolution

Year 1 Goals:

• 50% of new features driven by community requests
• 1000+ active community contributors
• Monthly feature release cycle with community input
• Established community governance framework

Long-term Vision:

• Community-funded development initiatives
• User-created feature marketplace
• Global network of local community advocates

Innovation Principles:

• Always prioritize user privacy and security
• Maintain simplicity while adding powerful features
• Ensure accessibility across all user types
• Build features that work globally, not just locally

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Your Voice Matters: Every feature request, vote, and piece of feedback helps shape Stork SMS into the messaging platform our community deserves. Join the conversation and help build the future of Web3 communication!

Ready to contribute? Feature requests and community feedback systems coming soon! For now, email your ideas to [e-mail]. Stork community chat launching Q3!

The future of Stork SMS is driven by you - our community. Beyond our planned roadmap phases, we’re building features that users actually want and need.

Your Voice Matters

Stork SMS is more than just a messaging app - it’s a platform that evolves with its community. We believe the best features come from real user needs and creative ideas from people who use the platform daily.

How to Request Features

🗳️ Feature Feedback

• Browse upcoming features and roadmap
• Provide feedback on planned features
• Share your use cases and needs
• Help us understand user priorities

💡 Submit New Ideas

Got a brilliant idea? We want to hear it! Submit feature requests through:

Discord Community: Coming soon

• Use the #feature-requests channel
• Participate in community discussions
• Get feedback from other users
• Vote on weekly feature polls

GitHub Issues: StorkSMS Repository

• Technical feature requests
• Detailed specifications
• Developer collaboration
• Bug reports and improvements

Direct Feedback: [e-mail]

• Email us your ideas
• Detailed use case descriptions
• Enterprise and business needs
• Partnership proposals

Popular Requested Features

Based on community feedback, here are some of the most requested features currently being considered:

🤖 AI & Automation

• Custom AI assistants for different purposes
• Automated trading strategies through chat
• Smart contract interaction via natural language
• Integration with Storkai Bot for enhanced functionality

🎮 Gaming & Entertainment

• Mini-games within chats
• NFT-based rewards and achievements
• Virtual events and meetups
• Interactive sticker creation tools

🏢 Business & Enterprise

• Team collaboration features
• Business account verification
• Integration with enterprise tools
• Advanced analytics and reporting

🔗 Cross-Chain Features

• Ethereum message bridge
• Multi-chain wallet support
• Cross-chain asset trading
• Universal NFT standards

🎨 Customization

• Custom NFT themes and designs
• Personalized chat backgrounds
• Custom sticker packs
• Advanced theming options

🌍 Global Features

• Multi-language support
• Regional payment methods
• Local currency integration
• Cultural customization options

Feature Development Process

Feature request and bug reporting systems are coming soon! Here’s what the process will look like:

1. Community Review (3-5 days)

• Community votes and discusses
• Use cases are evaluated
• Technical feasibility assessed
• Similar ideas are consolidated

2. Development & Testing (Coming Soon)

• Technical implementation
• User experience design
• Security review and testing
• Community beta testing

3. Launch (2-3 days)

• Feature rollout
• User documentation
• Community feedback collection
• Quick iterations based on feedback

Success Stories

Community-Driven Features Already Implemented

• Voice Messages: Requested by 200+ users
• Mobile Optimization: Top-voted feature in Q1 2025
• Sticker System: Designed with community input
• Read Receipts: Direct response to user feedback

Upcoming Community Features

• Group Messaging: Most requested feature (500+ votes)
• Message Search: High-priority user need
• Dark Mode: Aesthetic improvement request
• File Sharing: Productivity enhancement

Innovation Challenges

We regularly host community challenges to crowdsource innovative ideas:

🏆 Monthly Feature Contests

• Submit creative feature ideas
• Community votes for winners
• Winning features get fast-tracked
• Contributors get special recognition

🚀 Hackathon Events

• Build prototypes of new features
• Collaborate with the dev team
• Win prizes and recognition
• See your ideas come to life

💎 Beta Tester Program

• Early access to new features
• Direct feedback to developers
• Influence final implementations
• Exclusive beta tester NFTs

Long-Term Vision

While we have our roadmap, the long-term vision of Stork SMS is shaped by community needs:

The Next Big Things

What could Stork SMS become with your ideas?

• The go-to platform for Web3 communication
• A bridge between traditional and decentralized worlds
• The standard for secure, private messaging
• A launchpad for the next generation of social apps

Community-Led Development

• User-driven feature prioritization
• Open-source community contributions
• Transparent development process
• Regular community governance votes

Get Involved Today

Don’t wait for someone else to suggest your idea - the Web3 future needs your voice!

🎯 Quick Actions

1. Join our Discord: Share ideas instantly
2. Browse GitHub: See technical discussions
3. Follow our Updates: Stay informed on progress
4. Invite Friends: Grow the community

📝 Feature Request Template

When submitting a feature request, please include:

Problem: What issue does this solve? Solution: How should it work? Use Cases: Who would use this and when? Priority: How important is this to you? Examples: Any similar features in other apps?

🌟 Recognition Program

Contributors who submit implemented features receive:

• Special contributor NFTs
• Recognition in release notes
• Early access to new features
• Direct line to the development team
• Exclusive community events access

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The future of messaging is decentralized, and it’s being built by people like you.

Ready to shape the future of Web3 communication? Your next great idea could be the feature that transforms how the world communicates on the blockchain.

Let’s build something amazing together! 🚀