# Beta

Introduction

Welcome to the xBee Beta! This documentation serves as a guide to help you navigate the Beta platform, understand its features, and make the most of your experience. Our Beta is a critical step in bringing xBee closer to our vision of a fair, democratic, and community-driven platform. If you’d like to learn more about the inspiration and goals behind the Beta, check out our [Beta Launch Blog Post](https://thexbee.com/blog/xbee-beta-launch).

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#### What Is the Beta?

The xBee Beta is a preview version of the platform that showcases its core functionality. It’s designed to give users a hands-on experience with our innovative approach to crowdfunding and lotteries. The Beta is focused on enabling you to explore, create, fund, vote, and interact with a simplified version of the xBee system.

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#### What Can You Do in the Beta?

Here’s what you can expect to do in the Beta version of xBee:

* **Explore Sample Projects**: Browse a set of pre-loaded, static projects that demonstrate the diversity and functionality of the platform.
* **Create Your Own Projects**: Submit projects to see how the creation process works.
* **Fund/Vote on Projects**: Participate in the funding and voting process to simulate how winners are chosen democratically.
* **View Results**: See how the system determines and displays outcomes.

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#### How the Beta Works

Follow these steps to interact with the Beta:

1. **Sign Up/Log In**: Access the Beta platform using your account credentials.
2. **Explore Sample Projects**: Familiarize yourself with the sample projects provided on the platform.
3. **Create Your Own Project**: Create a project by adding a title, description, and optional motivation.
4. **Activate Beta Options**: Use features like auto-funding and auto-finishing to simulate different workflows.
5. **Vote**: Explore how the voting feature works and engage in the democratic process.
6. **View Results**: Observe how the results are calculated and displayed based on the voting process.

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#### Providing Feedback

Your feedback is essential to improving xBee. Here’s how you can help:

* **Report Bugs**: If you encounter any issues, please let us know using the feedback form on the web.
* **Suggest Improvements**: Have ideas for new features or enhancements? Share them with us!
* **General Feedback**: Let us know what you think of the platform and how we can make it better.

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#### Beta Limitations

The Beta is an early version of xBee and does not include all planned features. Here are some of the current limitations:

* Mobile app integration is not yet available.
* Some advanced voting customizations and features are still under development.
* Some styles are off, including mobile optimizations and dark/light mode issues.
* Web3 mode is not available yet.
* The app is functioning at 50% of the features and performance we have prepared.

We are continuously working to improve the platform and will roll out updates based on your feedback.

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#### How You Can Help

Here’s how you can contribute to the success of xBee:

* **Spread the Word**: Share the Beta with your friends, family, and social networks.
* **Provide Feedback**: Report bugs, suggest improvements, or propose new features.
* **Support Our Crowdfunding Campaign**: Help us achieve our goals by contributing financially to our crowdfunding campaign [here](https://chatgpt.com/c/67850690-04b4-8007-97d8-b396eef5c2dc?model=gpt-4o).

Your contributions, both in feedback and support, bring us closer to realizing the xBee vision of giving away one house and one bitcoin every week!

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#### FAQs

**What is the purpose of the Beta?**\
The Beta provides an early look at xBee’s core features and helps us gather user feedback to refine the platform.

**Is there a cost to participate in the Beta?**\
No, participation in the Beta is free.

**What happens to the projects I create in the Beta?**\
Projects in the Beta are for demonstration purposes and will not carry over to the full platform.

**How can I stay updated on new features?**\
Follow us on social media and subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed about updates and new releases.

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#### Current Focus and Next Steps

We’re actively working on improving the xBee platform and preparing for the next phase of development. Here’s what we’re currently focused on:

* **Completing and Updating Documentation**: Ensuring all features and workflows are clearly documented.
* **Fixing Beta Issues**: Addressing bugs and improving performance based on user feedback.
* **Preparing for Mobile Integration**: Laying the groundwork for the mobile app experience.
* **Finalizing Web3 Features**: Working toward integrating Web3 functionality for a seamless decentralized experience.

These updates are key steps toward delivering the complete xBee platform. Your feedback and support play a crucial role in making this possible.

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#### Stay Connected

Follow xBee on social media to stay updated:

* [Twitter](https://x.com/joinxbee)
* [Discord](https://discord.gg/r9n7yb2r)

Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest updates directly in your inbox.

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#### Thank You

Thank you for being a part of the xBee Beta! Your participation and feedback are helping us build a platform that redefines opportunities and democratizes success. Let’s work together to create something incredible. **No more luck. No more randomness. xBee is here.**
