Bubblelabs V2 Website. + Special Announcements!

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@BubbleLabsTechDec 11, 2025

The Spaces covered Bubble Labs’ V2 website launch and a clear product direction shift. Vox hosted; Matrix (designer) detailed the full site rebuild—cleaner, modern layout, smoother transitions, and interactive hover bubbles that preview dashboard concepts—and confirmed mobile optimization and dashboard UI updates shipping this week. QD (developer) explained recent dashboard/3D canvas data display issues and thanked Celine for deep bug reports, leading to a re-architecture of the API for faster, more reliable data retrieval and better scalability. For usability, the team will prioritize a 2D graph model (with labeled nodes and suggestions) to lower the learning curve, while keeping the 3D view as a special feature for advanced capabilities like pathfinding. Roadmap additions include a partner API with iframe embedding (akin to Bubble Maps), an App Store mini app moving to a full app, and a v3.1.7 update targeting search time reductions (from 10–20s down to ~5–10s), plus a timeline-style wallet visualization and comprehensive timestamps. The team emphasized community feedback, acknowledged the locked comments configuration in this Space, and invited DMs for questions.

Bubble Labs AMA: V2 Website Launch, Dashboard Direction, API Overhaul, and Roadmap Updates

Participants and Roles

  • Vox: Host of the AMA
  • QD (also referred to as “Kitty” by Vox): Lead developer at Bubble Labs
  • Matrix: UI/UX designer at Bubble Labs
  • Celine: Community moderator/user cited for in-depth QA and feedback (did not speak live)
  • Audience member (unnamed): Flagged the locked comments issue
  • Mentioned but did not speak: Patrick, Stephanie

Key Announcements and Takeaways

  • V2 website launched: Complete redesign with modern, cohesive UI, higher interactivity, and mobile optimization. Link available in the X post and profile bio.
  • Dashboard direction: Moving user-facing default to a 2D graph model to improve first-glance comprehension and lower the learning curve; 3D will remain as a special/advanced feature (e.g., for pathfinding).
  • API overhaul: Re-architecting the API workflow for faster, more reliable data retrieval and better scalability; this is the current top development priority.
  • Near-term updates:
    • Dashboard UI refresh aligned with the new website (animations, hover bubbles, smoother transitions), targeted for this week.
    • Performance goal: reduce search latency from ~10–20 seconds to ~5–10 seconds.
    • Node labeling and clearer suggestions to improve usability.
    • Timeline-based wallet view and global timestamps across the app.
  • Ecosystem and distribution roadmap:
    • Partner API with iframe integration (similar to Bubble Maps) so third parties can embed Bubble Labs’ visualizations.
    • Mobile strategy: start with a Mini App in app stores, then progress to a full standalone app; broader iOS updates forthcoming.
  • Community request: Active feedback invited on the new site’s flow/interactivity and the dashboard UX; DMs are open.

Detailed Discussion Notes

V2 Website Launch and Design Direction (Matrix)

  • Rebuilt from scratch: New style, layout, and information flow to align with Bubble Labs’ product direction; no longer a placeholder look/feel.
  • Interactivity and motion: Smoother transitions, responsive UI, and interactions that reflect how the dashboard behaves, making the site feel more product-connected.
  • Hover bubbles: New interactive “bubbles” tied to concepts and future dashboard directions; hovering reveals more context on where the dashboard is heading.
  • Mobile optimization: The V2 site has been resized/calibrated for mobile; similar mobile-focused adjustments will be applied to the dashboard next.
  • Next steps: Implement website learnings into the dashboard UI (cleaner visuals, polished animations, bubble/node concepts). Matrix is actively working on this, targeting release this week.

Dashboard Issues and API Re-architecture (QD)

  • Problem identified: In the 3D canvas dashboard, some displayed information was aggregated or structured suboptimally. Community member Celine helped surface issues; deeper review exposed shortcomings in the API workflow and data pull ordering.
  • Solution underway: Restructuring the API system for faster, more reliable data access and future-proof scaling. Work began shortly before the AMA and is now the main focus; expected to take a few days to implement.
  • Developer impact: The new API structure should reduce complexity and accelerate iteration on features, benefiting both end-users and the dev team.

UX Direction: 2D Graph Model as Default, 3D as Advanced

  • Rationale: The 3D view, while visually compelling and promising for advanced features like pathfinding, requires a learning period for first-time users. A 2D graph with clear edges (transactions) and labeled nodes offers more immediate comprehension.
  • Implementation details:
    • 2D graph will prioritize clarity, minimizing time-to-understanding for first-time and returning users.
    • Node labeling (suggested by Celine) will help users identify entities at a glance.
    • Suggestions/assistive cues will guide interpretation of the graph.
    • 3D remains for advanced/“special” visualizations tied to complex features (e.g., pathfinding) where it adds unique value.

Performance, Views, and Data Clarity Enhancements

  • Performance targets: Reduce search time from around 10–20 seconds to roughly 5–10 seconds through the API overhaul and optimizations.
  • Timeline view: Introduce a timeline-based wallet visualization showing account creation and transactions across time—a spine/tree with branching transactions—to complement graph views.
  • Timestamps: Add consistent, readable timestamps throughout the app to support investigation workflows and historical analysis.

Roadmap and Ecosystem Expansion

  • Partner API + iframe: Provide an easy integration path for third parties (e.g., websites, trading apps) to embed Bubble Labs visualizations via iframe, improving exposure and adoption.
  • Mobile strategy and app stores: Launch a Mini App as a first step toward a full standalone app; iOS/platform specifics to come, with ongoing mobile optimization efforts informed by the V2 site work.
  • Continuing initiatives: Ongoing v3 model work, improvements to filtering and historical state exploration, and planned AI enhancements. The public roadmap will be updated to reflect these milestones and better timing expectations.
  • Upcoming release labeling: A referenced “3.1.7 update” (transcript audio suggests a 3.1.7-style version) will emphasize speed improvements, 2D graph availability, and groundwork for new views.

Community Feedback, Q&A, and Process Notes

  • Feedback channels: DMs from the team are open; the team explicitly welcomes suggestions on website flow, interactivity, and any friction in extracting information.
  • Recording: The AMA is recorded and will be available on X for replay.
  • Comment lock issue: An audience member flagged that the space’s comments were locked; QD acknowledged setup error and committed to ensuring comments are open for the next AMA.
  • Acknowledgments: Thanks to Celine for rigorous issue reports and QA, and thanks to participants and community members for ongoing support.

Action Items and Estimated Timelines

  • Ship dashboard UI update aligned with V2 site (hover bubbles, smoother animations, cleaner visuals): Target this week (Matrix).
  • Complete API restructuring for speed/reliability/scalability: In progress now, expected to take a few days (QD’s main focus).
  • Implement 2D graph as primary user view with labeled nodes and suggestions: Begin alongside/after API and UI updates; staged rollout.
  • Performance improvements (search latency ~5–10s): Expected alongside API overhaul and upcoming release.
  • Add timeline-based wallet view and global timestamps: Planned in the next wave post-API and 2D groundwork.
  • Partner API + iframe integration: Near-term roadmap item; timing to be reflected in the upcoming roadmap update.
  • Mobile roadmap (Mini App → full app) and iOS specifics: Planning underway; details to appear in the roadmap update.

Risks, Constraints, and Open Questions

  • Current model issues: Team acknowledges known issues in the existing model; fixes and improvements are actively in progress.
  • Onboarding complexity: 3D view’s learning curve motivates the 2D-first approach; success depends on execution of labeling/suggestions and clarity in the 2D graph.
  • Mobile depth and timelines: iOS and app store specifics were referenced but not detailed in this session; watch for roadmap updates.
  • AMA process: Ensure comment sections are correctly configured for future sessions to streamline real-time Q&A.

How to Engage

  • Explore the new V2 website (link in the team’s X post and profile bio) and share feedback on flow, interactivity, and content clarity.
  • Report issues or suggestions via DMs; community insights (like Celine’s) directly influence prioritization and fixes.
  • Watch for the upcoming dashboard UI update, API performance improvements, and roadmap publication with partner API/iframe, mobile, and view enhancements.