Changelog
What's new
A running log of new features, improvements, and milestones as we build FX Foundations. From beta to 163+ lessons, a trading simulator, and beyond.
Leaderboard Integration & AEO Optimization
The leaderboard is now a first class feature across the entire platform, and every lesson is optimized for AI search engines.
- Leaderboard integrated across 10 platform touchpoints: homepage widget, global navigation, session completion, simulator start challenge, profile rankings, history banner, share cards, and pricing social proof
- New leaderboard API endpoints for rank lookup, top traders, and per user best rankings
- Leaderboard link added to desktop and mobile navigation on every page
- AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) across all 163 lessons: FAQ sections, answer boxes, related topics, and HowTo schemas
- Remark glossary auto linking plugin connecting lesson terms to the glossary
- FAQ structured data (JSON LD) for AI search engine visibility
- Profile page crash fix: resolved server side exception when viewing achievements after using the simulator
Simulator Enhancements & Onboarding
Major simulator upgrade with 10 instruments, analytics dashboard, leaderboard, and a new user onboarding flow.
- 9 new trading instruments: currency crosses, indices (US30, NAS100, SPX500), and crypto (BTCUSD, ETHUSD)
- Grouped instrument picker with dynamic lot sizes per asset type
- Aggregate analytics dashboard with performance breakdowns
- Public leaderboard page with profit, win rate, and profit factor rankings
- Enhanced session end screen with analytics panels, personal bests, percentile ranking, and share cards
- Session detail page with equity curve, trade distribution, and full trade log
- Welcome page with experience level and goal selection for new signups
- Getting started checklist that persists across sessions
- Fixed chart double dispose crash on desktop Chrome
Platform Polish & SEO
Comprehensive platform quality pass: about page, SEO optimization, auth fixes, and homepage value propositions.
- About and changelog pages with authentic brand story
- Advanced title and description optimization across all pages
- Canonical URLs, hreflang, and structured data fixes
- Gamification section added to the homepage with XP and achievement value props
- Pricing page overhaul with simulator and gamification positioning
- Email confirmation redirect fix for smoother signup flow
- Existing email detection on signup with clear error messaging
- Removed private repository links and protected audio downloads
- Removed all dashes from visible content for natural reading tone
Gamification & Analytics
Persistent gamification system and full analytics integration to understand how learners use the platform.
- Persistent achievements, XP system, and levels on user profiles
- Achievement earned and level up email notifications
- PostHog analytics integration with full event tracking
- SVG icon system replacing emojis across the entire platform
Trading Simulator
The platform's biggest feature addition. A full featured trading simulator. Practice trading with realistic price generation and zero financial risk.
- Full trading engine with realistic price data generation and account math
- One click trading, keyboard shortcuts, and sound effects
- Trendline drawing tools and technical indicators overlay
- Session history with performance tracking and achievement badges
- Comprehensive responsive mobile experience
- Demo mode for instant access without an account
- Lot presets, dynamic chart updates, and trade markers
- Reframed as a 'bridge to live trading' with educational context
Content Expansion & Conversion
10 new SEO targeted lessons and smart content gating to help learners discover the platform and find relevant content.
- 5 new MT5 platform lessons (setup, charting, indicators, EAs, mobile)
- 5 new high intent SEO lessons across multiple sections
- Smart content gating with tools to lessons funnel
- Onboarding banner for new visitors
- FAQ schema markup for search engine rich results
Email System & Pricing
Hardened email delivery infrastructure and finalized USD pricing for Pro subscriptions.
- Email system hardening with retry logic, logging, and suppression lists
- Webhook integration for email delivery tracking
- USD pricing: $4.99/month or $29.95 lifetime
- Meter warning and reengagement email campaigns
Monetization & Professional Tools
Launched the metered paywall, broker comparison, certificates, and drip email campaigns.
- Metered paywall system with 3 free lessons per month for advanced sections (6+)
- Broker comparison page with affiliate disclosure and regulation data
- Completion certificates with unique verification pages
- Drip campaign email system for onboarding and reengagement
- Psychological paywall redesign with social proof
Pro Launch
Launched FX Foundations Pro with audio narration, progress tracking, Stripe payments, and a branded email system.
- Audio narration for all 163 lessons (Pro feature)
- Progress tracking with server side prefetching across devices
- Stripe payments integration (monthly + lifetime plans)
- Branded transactional email system via Resend (welcome emails, drip campaigns)
- SEO: Open Graph images, structured data, and hreflang tags
- Route progress bar showing lesson completion status
Design System & Internationalization
Full Mongolian language support, 21 educational visualization components, and major design refinements.
- Full Mongolian language support. All 163 lessons translated with complete i18n
- 21 educational visualization components across 46 lessons
- Interactive candlestick chart system with scenario based data
- Comprehensive illustration system for visual learning
- Editorial hero design with Framer Motion animations
- Auth system with email verification and content gating
- Visualization component redesigns with distinct visual personalities
Content Complete
All 18 sections and 163 lessons published. The full curriculum covering forex basics to algorithmic trading.
- 18 sections, 163 lessons covering the complete forex learning journey
- 6 trading calculators: position size, margin, risk, currency converter, economic calendar, and glossary
- MDX rendering pipeline with embedded interactive components
- Interactive charts in lessons with educational annotations
- Complete content for sections: Introduction, Economics, Terminology, Risk Management, Psychology, Price Factors, Market Conditions, Technical Analysis, Strategy, Backtesting, Cross Markets, Brokers, Accounts, Platforms, Automation, Labs, Survival Guides, and Utilities
Beta Launch
Opened the platform to a small group of beta testers for curriculum and UX feedback.
- Platform opened to beta testers
- Curriculum structure feedback incorporated
- Rewrote sections on risk management and technical analysis based on tester input
- Chart interactivity and lesson flow improvements