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What are appchains? - All you need to know

While recently, all the talk has moved on to discussing what constitutes an actual rollup or the degree of Ethereum-alignment of various projects, we shouldn't forget about an entirely different crop of chains: appchains. Especially as quality deteriorates on X and crypto-natives move over to web3 social, it&

Zero Knowledge, Zero Problems: A zkOverview

Don’t ‘know’ anything about zero-knowledge proofs? After reading this post, you'll know how they work and what they're good for. But you'll also realize there's even more we do not know yet.  Nothing to worry about; as the Greek philosopher Socrates

Betting on Hardware. Or why we're excited about Solana

Subsquid support for Solana is coming soon. But why did we pick this one?  It might be hard to fathom for Ethereum Maxis, yet the Solana ecosystem has shown its resilience and outperformed countless Alt-L1s, all while thoroughly neglecting the notion that the only way to scale is via L2s

Subsquid Testnet Phase 2: What You Need To Know

After a massively successful Phase 1 of the Subsquid testnet, we are excited to announce that Phase two is set to begin tomorrow, January 15th, 2024! Read the full description of the testnet on CoinList Here’s what you need to know, whether you’re just getting started in the

Web3 Data 2023, in retrospect

The flow of new events and big changes in crypto is constant. That's why it's easy to lose track of what even happened a month ago, let alone a year ago.  As the year nears its end, we're taking a look back at some

Subsquid Testnet Phase 1 Complete: 50,000+ Indexers Deployed!

22 December 2023 – And that’s a wrap! We wish a heartfelt congratulations to the entire Subsquid community on the successful completion of Phase 1 of the testnet! Over 30,000 of you came out in huge force, completing nearly 450,000 quests. Nearly 20,000 of you showed yourselves

Solving the Blockchain Trilemma with Modular Data Tools

Up until last year, a majority of blockchain activity happened on mainnet. However, this year, many transactions have moved to L2s, which sometimes make up 5x the volume on Ethereum.  This trend has come with a shift in how we think about blockchains, from building monolithic chains to creating a

Subsquid Testnet Migration Marathon: Code Squids and Get Bonus Points!

We’re nearing the end of phase I of the Subsquid testnet, and so far, it’s been incredible! Over 30,000 individuals have deployed over 50,000 squid indexers to the network. Many of you—the most elite developers in the Subsquid community—have completed ‘special’ quests, migrating popular

Deploy any Subgraph to Subsquid Network: Five Reasons Why

As the web3 ecosystem continues to grow and evolve, blockchain data access is more important than ever. This is where the Subsquid Network comes into play. In this article, we'll explore the top 5 reasons why the Subsquid Network should be your go-to choice for deploying Subgraphs. With

Stablecoins: The #1 Web3 Usecase?

More than a decade since the creation of Bitcoin, it's not yet widely used as a payment network. Similarly, other crypto assets have yet to find their product market fit. Yet, among them, stablecoins stand out as the one asset that has come closest to broad adoption. This

What is Danksharding? Diving into EIP-4844 and Ethereum Data

Ethereum's scaling challenges are well-known to anyone who has ever paid hundreds in gas fees just to execute a transaction during a busy time. Thanks to the rise of Layer-2s, users now have options to escape high fees on the mainnet. Yet, as Ethereum is getting crowded with

Subsquid Testnet: Run your first indexer in 10 minutes or less

This article is an intro to squid deployment for incentivized testnet participants. You can learn more about the testnet and its rules on the official CoinList page. Stay safe, check all links, and beware imposter sites! Introduction: Getting started Running a squid isn't just a fun way to

How does Subsquid index data so fast?

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Web3, efficient storage and data availability are a cornerstone for innovation and growth. In a world where the amount of on-chain data is not only increasing exponentially, but also is becoming more and more fragmented, old solutions are not enough anymore/don't

Subsquid and DipDup Bring Python-Based Indexing to Ethereum, L2s, and Beyond

The core teams of Subsquid and DipDup are proud to announce a deep strategic partnership aimed at empowering developers to build modular and extensible Web3 APIs and data pipelines. Already, developers can utilize the DipDup framework to retrieve data from any EVM network supported by Subsquid’s decentralized data lake.

Why leverage blockchain data?

When looking at the most successful companies in web2, you'll quickly realize that they all derive their edge in one form or another from data. Whatever we do online is turned into data and stored in centralized, private databases that can only be accessed via commercial APIs or

How Subsquid Makes Blockchain Data More Affordable

How Subsquid Makes Blockchain Data More Affordable For years, using an RPC endpoint has been the go-to method for fetching blockchain data for analytics and decentralized applications. However, this conventional approach comes with its own set of challenges: Free RPC endpoints, crucial for blockchain developers, are often plagued by severe

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Analyzing Blockchain Data with LLMs and Subsquid

Using LLMs with indexing tools unlocks new ways to analyze blockchain data. In this blog, I’ll show you how to use LlamaIndex, Langchain and Subsquid SDK to build your own blockchain data agent. Subsquid is a blockchain indexing SDK and a distributed data lake optimized for serving large volumes

Subsquid Testnet Indexers: Resolving Common Issues

When completing 'Quests' in the Subsquid Network testnet, developers dive into the intricate realm of indexing blockchain data, a task that demands precision and ingenuity. Yet, this journey is not without its challenges. From decoding complex blockchain structures to optimizing data retrieval, testnet developers often encounter stumbling blocks

Introducing: The Subsquid Network Testnet App

We’re excited to finally launch the Subsquid Network Testnet App! If you're excited about the future of Web3 and decentralized data, you're in the right place. Whether you're a developer or a non-technical enthusiast, there's something here for everyone. Note: The

Creating Parquet Datasets with Squid SDK

In this article, we will delve deeper into the process of creating Parquet datasets using the Squid SDK. Parquet is a highly efficient columnar storage file format widely used for big data analytics. Its features, such as columnar storage, compression capabilities, and cross-platform compatibility, make it an excellent choice for

Build an Airdrop Dapp with React, Wagmi and Subsquid

This tutorial unveils a step-by-step approach to seamlessly integrate React with the powerful capabilities of Wagmi React Hooks and Subsquid indexing SDK. By delving into this tutorial, you’ll learn how to interact with smart contacts using Wagmi hooks, setup your own indexer with Subsquid and build a simple and

Subsquid Ambassador Program: Join Team Sonar or Team Abyss!

One of the questions we hear most often in the Subsquid Discord is ‘Wen ambassador program?’ Today, we have good news! We are excited today to announce the launch of the first two teams of the ambassador program: Team Sonar and Team Abyss. By joining one of these teams, you

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ArrowSquid for Polkadot: Data Superpowers for Substrate Devs

We are proud to release ArrowSquid in public beta for the Polkadot ecosystem. Already used by hundreds of projects on EVM, ArrowSquid for Polkadot offers by far the most advanced indexing toolkit for Substrate chains. It literally gives superpowers: * Blazing fast indexing of traces and storage diffs w/o an

Subsquid Network Whitepaper: Official Public Release

Disclaimer at bottom of article. The Subsquid team is excited to announce the official release of the Subsquid Network whitepaper. You can find this document in the Subsquid Network Wiki, which also includes a complete roadmap and important information for network participants like those running worker nodes.A network FAQ

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Subsquid Network Roadmap: Official Public Release

Disclaimer at bottom of article. We are glad to announce the official release of the Subsquid Network roadmap. You can find the regularly updated document in the Subsquid Network Wiki, which also includes important information for network participants. You can also find a network FAQ in Subsquid’s official documentation.