In that desktop node in the Dogecoin ecosystem, two progress tasks run separately. The indexing task needs to read the on-chain data onto your computer and catch up to the latest block height, so it takes time—the progress bar slowly creeps along. The wallet task doesn't need to wait: private keys and signatures are handled locally, so you can receive and send funds with $DOGE while the index is still downloading.
Look at the difference side by side. Reading data means “I want to verify it myself,” so waiting a little is acceptable; moving assets means “I want to send a transaction,” and getting stuck here can directly cause problems. Combine the two progress indicators into one circle, and the most common outcome is that users think the wallet can't be used, close the window, and the indexing goes to waste too.
The trade-off is that the interface is more confusing for newcomers: sync status and wallet status have to be checked in two separate places. When I first installed it, I also spent ages trying to find the receiving address.
#Dogecoin #Web3
DYOR, just my personal observations.
Look at the difference side by side. Reading data means “I want to verify it myself,” so waiting a little is acceptable; moving assets means “I want to send a transaction,” and getting stuck here can directly cause problems. Combine the two progress indicators into one circle, and the most common outcome is that users think the wallet can't be used, close the window, and the indexing goes to waste too.
The trade-off is that the interface is more confusing for newcomers: sync status and wallet status have to be checked in two separate places. When I first installed it, I also spent ages trying to find the receiving address.
#Dogecoin #Web3
DYOR, just my personal observations.