Recerts

Changelog

MD4PG 2025 Launch

December 2024

MD4PG 2025 Call for Submissions

We're excited to announce the launch of MD4PG 2025, our special issue focused on mechanism design for public goods funding.

New Features

  • Call for Submissions page with full-width hero banner featuring the MD4PG logo
  • Datasets section with curated research challenges from leading organizations
  • Enhanced navigation with dedicated links to MD4PG and Datasets pages
  • Updated submission timeline with specific dates (October-December 2025)

Design Improvements

  • Dark mode compatibility for hero images with automatic inversion
  • Minimalistic datasets page with clean typography and elegant spacing
  • Provider attribution showing data sources (Gitcoin, Protocol Labs, DeepDAO)
  • Research challenges displayed with subtle left-border styling

Content Updates

  • Extended mentorship program running from October through December
  • Simplified timeline with clear submission deadlines and review periods
  • Curated research challenges for each dataset to inspire submissions
  • Responsive design ensuring optimal viewing across all devices
This major update transforms Recerts into a comprehensive platform for mechanism design research, providing researchers with both the tools and data needed to advance the field of public goods funding.

Platform Transformation

May 26th 2024

Platform Evolution

Significant improvements to the core platform infrastructure and user experience.

Technical Enhancements

  • Code formatting with Biome integration for consistent styling
  • Dark mode fixes across all components and pages
  • Responsive design improvements for mobile and tablet devices
  • TypeScript updates for better type safety and development experience

UI/UX Improvements

  • Hero section responsive design updates
  • Search functionality with better mobile experience
  • Form styling with minimalistic design approach
  • Table components with improved data display
  • Better skeleton loading states for improved perceived performance

Infrastructure Updates

  • Build optimizations for faster deployment and development
  • Linting configuration with pre-commit hooks for code quality
  • Chain switching functionality for multi-network support
  • Performance optimizations across key user flows
These updates lay the foundation for the platform's evolution from EcoCertain to Recerts, ensuring a robust and scalable infrastructure for academic publishing.

Recerts Foundation

February 10th 2024

Recerts Foundation

The transformation of EcoCertain into Recerts - Journal of Mechanism Design for Public Goods marks a pivotal shift in our mission and focus.

Platform Rebranding

From EcoCertain to Recerts: Complete platform transformation from environmental verification to academic publishing focused on mechanism design for public goods.

New Academic Focus

  • Research publication platform for mechanism design papers
  • Multi-track submissions supporting Research, Exposition, Commentary, Datasets, and Proposals
  • Peer review system with editorial oversight and community engagement
  • Cross-disciplinary approach bridging economics, computer science, and public policy

Technical Foundation

  • Next.js architecture with TypeScript for robust development
  • Tailwind CSS for consistent and responsive styling
  • Modern React patterns with proper accessibility support
  • GitHub Actions CI/CD for automated testing and deployment

Core Features

  • Submission management system for academic papers and proposals
  • Review workflow connecting researchers with expert mentors
  • Responsive interface optimized for academic content consumption
  • Dark mode support for improved reading experience
This foundational release establishes Recerts as a dedicated platform for advancing mechanism design research and fostering collaboration in the public goods funding ecosystem.