Product Update: Shift Platform v4.30.0 Release Notes

Shift Platform Version 4.30.0 is here. This update marks a focused expansion of capabilities across the system, with deeper security controls, refined trade tools, and improved operational visibility. For operators building exchanges on top of Shift, this release delivers another level of configurability and reliability across critical paths.

Key Updates and Changes

Upgraded Security Features

• KYC Enforcement: KYC checks are now required before generating deposit addresses or processing withdrawals. This ensures that all transactions are fully compliant with regulatory standards and prevents unauthorized asset movement.
• Improved 2FA: Added additional security steps for disabling 2FA or whitelisting addresses. These actions now require extra verification, helping protect against unauthorized changes and improving platform security.
• Token Storage Update: Session tokens are now securely stored in cookies (instead of local storage) with HttpOnly and SameSite attributes, making them more secure and less vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

Trading Features and Tools

• Post-Only Orders: Traders now have the ability to use the “Post-Only” option for limit orders, which ensures that orders only post to the book if they don’t immediately match existing liquidity. This helps traders avoid higher taker fees and provides greater flexibility.
• RTL Language Support: The platform now supports right-to-left (RTL) languages, including Arabic, Hebrew, and Persian. This improves accessibility for users in RTL-speaking regions and ensures a better, more seamless experience across the platform.
• Referral System Enhancements: The referral code system has been improved to retain codes across sessions, even if users navigate away and return. This increases reliability for affiliates and enhances tracking and reporting.
• Orderbook Updates: Flat candlesticks (empty bars) are now displayed during periods of no price change, providing more accurate representation of market activity during low-volume trading times.
• Vault Balance Adjustment: Small “dust” balances in vaults are now automatically set to zero after a full withdrawal, ensuring cleaner user portfolios and better balance management.

Back Office and Admin Tools

• New Filters: Added filters for Fee/Limit Groups and Referral Rewards on the Exchange Users and Reward Transactions pages, allowing for better admin navigation and enhanced user management.
• Enhanced Transaction Tracking: A new Parent Transaction ID filter enables easier tracking of related transaction records, such as internal transfers and vault entries, streamlining auditing and record-keeping.
• MFA Status Filter: Admins can now filter users based on their Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) status, making it easier to ensure that security protocols are followed and to target users who haven’t yet enabled MFA.

Mobile App Updates

• Improved UI Design: The mobile app has received UI updates to enhance usability and responsiveness. The changes improve navigation, readability, and interaction, providing a smoother experience on mobile devices.
• Vault History CSV Export: Users can now export their vault history in CSV format. This new feature offers greater transparency and flexibility for users to track their vault activity, deposits, withdrawals, and interest accrual.

Impact of These Updates

Version 4.30.0 introduces key improvements to Shift Platform, benefiting both exchange operators and end users.

For operators, enhanced KYC enforcement, 2FA improvements, and new filters streamline security and compliance, while transaction tracking tools offer better oversight of user activity and transactions.

For end users, the Post-Only orders feature gives more control over fees, RTL language support improves accessibility, and the CSV export for vault history enhances transparency for tracking trading activity.

Overall, these updates improve security, scalability, and user experience, helping operators run more efficient, compliant platforms while offering users a seamless and transparent trading experience.