A new release of [peakd.com](https://peakd.com) is now available. Keep reading to discover the new features and check the full list of improvements ;)

<center><h4>The new release is now live at https://peakd.com</h4></center>

![release_cover_20210109.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/peakd/dt2qFMSV-release_cover_20210109.jpg)


#### 1. Messaging system improvements

This release includes a bunch of improvements to the messaging system. This is a quick recap of the most relevant changes:

- **Notifications for new messages in private conversations (DM and group)**

New messages will be notified in the top bar, mostly the same way you already see for other Hive notifications:

![Top Bar notifications](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/peakd/aUKM29r7-image.png)

But notifications are included also in the Chat panel/page for the specific conversation:

![Sidebar notifications](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/peakd/ubedIbiJ-image.png)

At the moment this only work for private conversations, but we hope to be able to have this also for channels in the future.

- **Better layout and mentions highlight**

Messages are now better formatted, grouped by date and if you are mentioned in a message it will be highlighted:

![Improved chat layout](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/peakd/ws8TCuvh-image.png)

- **Quote or reply to a message**

Now it's easy to reply to a specific message quoting it. Also this automatically mention the user so he can easily find the reply:

![Quote a message](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/peakd/bnCRWvUC-image.png)


#### 2. Easily share GIFs in posts/comments

Something that has been suggested by multiple users in the past and finally it's available. Now you can easily embed GIFs in your posts and comments (provided GIFs are powered by Tenor):

![Searching for a GIF to embed in the post](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/peakd/G3nzgYYC-image.png)

Some improvements will be available in the coming releases to make it even better and easier to use.


#### 3. Allow Theta.tv embeds

[Theta.tv](https://www.theta.tv/) channels can now be easily embedded in posts/comments. Thanks to @anarcist69 for suggesting this addition and to the Theta.tv team for their help :)

To embed a link you can just use the URL:
```
https://www.theta.tv/nasa
```

And if you want also specifcy your partner ID:
```
https://www.theta.tv/nasa?partner=ABC...
```


#### 4. Showcase some of the exchange supporting Hive in the Wallet page

This is a small change to show some of the main exchanges supporting Hive. Also if you use our referral link to signup to one of those exchanges you can support PeakD development :)

![Exchanges listed in the Wallet page](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/peakd/ClfIwl8k-image.png)


#### 5. Some minor improvements and bug fixes

As always some minor improvements, updates and fixes across the website. You can check the full release notes here: **https://peakd.com/about/changelog**.

```
# Improvements and Fixes
------------------------------

[update] Better date/time display in Chat
[update] Improve chat scroll behavior on new messages
[update] Better text for 'blog filter' panel
[fix] Fix detection of physhy links in post content
[fix] Fix a rare bug when loading wallet transactions and activities for some account
[fix] Fix missing posts in Portfolio page load
[fix] Improve Power Up/Down sliders with small numbers
```

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## Support the @peakd project

Now is probably a nice time to remind you of the ways you can support the development of @peakd.

![Selection_298.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/peakd/w36DQpO7-Selection_298.png)

We have a proposal on the Decentralized Hive Fund. You can review the proposal [here](/proposals/52).
If you agree to the proposal and you think the points mentioned add value to the Hive Blockchain consider supporting it using the above links or directly with **[this link](https://hivesigner.com/sign/update-proposal-votes?proposal_ids=[52]&approve=true)**.

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We also run a witness server to help produce the blocks for the Hive Blockchain. You can vote for our witness so we are in a position to process more of them.

Vote on the witness page: https://peakd.com/witnesses

- Using Keychain: You just have to click and approve the transaction
- Using HiveSigner: You'll need access to confirm the transaction with your Active Key at least

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###### *The PeakD Team*
_About us: https://peakd.com/about_
_Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/Fy3bca5_s,