Frequently Asked Questions about Haveno Android

Q: What is the Haveno Android application?

A: The Haveno Android application is a fully functional mobile trading interface for the Haveno decentralized exchange (DEX). It allows users to experience decentralized trading on their Android devices using realistic mock data.

Q: Is the Haveno Android application a real trading platform?

A: Currently, the application uses mock data to simulate trading. It is not connected to the live Haveno network and does not involve real cryptocurrency transactions. Future versions will integrate with the real Haveno daemon.

Q: What are the key features of the Haveno Android application?

A: Key features include a complete Android app, a professional UI, working navigation, a mock Monero wallet, a mock trading platform, simulated node connection, and send/receive functions.

Q: What is mock data, and why is it used in the Haveno Android application?

A: Mock data is simulated data that replicates real-world scenarios. It is used in the Haveno Android application to allow users to explore the functionality of the platform without risking real cryptocurrency. This includes a mock wallet balance, trading partners, order books, and network status.

Q: Can I use the Haveno Android application to trade real Monero (XMR)?

A: No, the current version of the application uses mock data and is not connected to the live Haveno network. Therefore, you cannot trade real Monero with it.

Q: What is the architecture of the Haveno Android application?

A: The application follows the MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) architecture pattern with Hilt dependency injection. It uses fragment-based navigation and a repository pattern for data access.

Q: What are the technical requirements for developing and running the Haveno Android application?

A: You need Android Studio (Arctic Fox or later), Android SDK (Target API 34), Java 17+, and Gradle 8.4.

Q: How do I install the Haveno Android application?

A: You can either download the pre-built APK file and install it using adb install haveno-android.apk or build the application from source by cloning the repository and running ./gradlew assembleDebug.

Q: What future development plans are there for the Haveno Android application?

A: Future development plans include integrating with the real Haveno daemon, enabling live trading, adding Tor integration for privacy, and synchronizing with the Haveno desktop application.

Q: Where can I find support and documentation for the Haveno Android application?

A: You can find build requirements in BUILD_REQUIREMENTS.md, build process validation in BUILD_VERIFICATION.md, and detailed code organization documentation in the project structure documentation.