Changelog

Major updates to the weekly launch system and overall platform functionality

• Improved weekly launch timing - projects now stay live for the full 7 days (Monday to Sunday)
• Enhanced founder profile pages with new slug-based URLs (/founder/[slug])
• Updated MakerHunt badge design with reduced whitespace
• Fixed dropdown menus to close automatically when options are selected
• Improved color consistency across the platform — warm stone surfaces and ember orange brand accents
• Enhanced countdown timer accuracy for next launches
• Better filtering and pagination for blog, studio, and launch posts
• Improved internal linking structure to reduce orphan pages

Various user interface and experience improvements

• Consistent warm MakerHunt color scheme throughout the platform
• Improved button styling and hover states
• Better mobile responsiveness
• Enhanced accessibility features
• Improved navigation and menu structures

Core launch system updates and optimizations

• Streamlined project submission process
• Improved weekly competition mechanics
• Enhanced project ranking and voting system
• Better launch scheduling and management
• Improved project status tracking