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    ethernow-transaction-explorer-now-supports-the-sepolia-testnet
    Ethereum
    Ethernow Transaction Explorer Now Supports the Sepolia...

    Introducing the Ethernow Sepolia Testnet Transaction Explorer The Ethernow Transaction Explorer has expanded its capabilities to the Sepolia testnet, providing developers with a powerful tools to..

    blobsplaining-part-2:-lessons-from-the-first-eip-4844-congestion-event
    Gas
    Blobsplaining Part 2: Lessons From The First EIP-4844...

    We recently witnessed the first network congestion event post-Dencun with the blobscription craze, giving us some insights into how the network may operate during crisis events.

    announcing-degen-support-in-web3-onboard
    Web3 Onboard
    Announcing Degen Support in Web3 Onboard

    Exciting news for the Degen community! We are thrilled to announce that Web3 Onboard has enabled native support of the Degen chain. This new integration enables Degen developers to leverage..

    blobsplaining:-the-blob-gas-market-explained
    Blockchain
    Blobsplaining: The Blob Gas Market Explained

    Ethereum successfully navigated the Dencun hardfork ushering in the era of blobs. At its core, blobs are a scalability path for the Ethereum network allowing Layer 2s (“L2”), mainly rollups, to post..

    eip-4844,-blobs,-and-blob-gas:-what-you-need-to-know
    Ethereum
    EIP-4844, Blobs, and Blob Gas: What you need to know

    With the upcoming Dencun upgrade, Ethereum will adopt EIP-4844, commonly called proto-danksharding. This upgrade introduces type-3 transactions, bringing new opportunities and new complexity for..

    introducing-ethernow:-real-time-observability-for-ethereum
    Ethereum
    Introducing Ethernow: Real-Time Observability for...

    On-chain data tells you what has happened. Pre-chain data tells you why it is happening. For anyone who has ever felt transaction anxiety, scratched their head over unexpected slippage, or realized..

    private-transaction-observability-challenges:-a-practical-case-study-on-order-flow-auctions
    MEV
    Private Transaction Observability Challenges: A...

    The prevalence of private transactions has seen a remarkable uptick, soaring from less than 5% to over 15% since the merge (view the real-time percentage of private vs public transactions per block..

    mempool-archive-quickstart:-how-to-use-blocknative's-historical-ethereum-mempool-data-to-analyze-private-transactions,-mev,-and-ofas
    Blog Nav Post
    Mempool Archive Quickstart: How to use Blocknative's...

    Blocknative offers the most exhaustive historical archive of Ethereum's mempool transaction events, encompassing >15 TB with over 5 billion transactions since November 2019. The dataset comprises 27..

    lessons-earned-one-year-post-merge:-unraveling-pbs-and-its-effect-on-mev,-block-building,-and-the-ethereum-network
    Ethereum
    Lessons Earned One Year Post-Merge: Unraveling PBS and...

    The success of The Merge and the subsequent Shapella hard-fork showcased Ethereum's ability to smoothly ship significant network upgrades. However, this transition was not without its challenges and..

    the-false-narrative-of-mev-protection:-how-private-transactions-can-result-in-a-poorer-settlement-than-sending-publicly
    MEV
    The False Narrative of MEV Protection: How Private...

    Private transactions have taken off across the Ethereum ecosystem. In the graph below you can see that private transactions have been steadily growing post-Merge from ~5% to nearly 15% of all smart..

    the-path-to-ethereum-scalability-with-proto-danksharding
    Danksharding
    The Path to Ethereum Scalability with...

    In order to onboard the next billion users to Ethereum, we need to meet them where they already are. To achieve this, scalability is of paramount importance. Currently, Ethereum is limited to 15..

    understanding-ethereum-restaking-and-eigenlayer
    Restaking
    Understanding Ethereum Restaking and EigenLayer

    The risks and rewards of extending ethereum's security to other chains Ethereum restaking has quickly taken the spotlight as the next big advancement in blockchain security and programability. But..

    blocknative-announces-transaction-boost:-a-tool-for-mev-protection-while-preserving-transaction-observability
    MEV
    Blocknative Announces Transaction Boost: A Tool for...

    Remotely, August 23, 2023 - Blocknative launches Transaction Boost, an MEV protection aggregator that protects privacy while providing real-time status updates. Now, users don’t have to sacrifice..

    anatomy-of-a-slot:-the-tumultuous-12-seconds-during-ethereum-slots
    MEV
    Anatomy of a Slot: The tumultuous 12 seconds during...

    Transitioning Ethereum to proof-of-stake changed how transactions ultimately land on-chain. Like clockwork, every 12 seconds a validator has the opportunity to add a block to the beacon chain. But..

    decoding-ethereum-smart-contract-events-using-abis
    Ethereum
    Decoding Ethereum Smart Contract Events using ABIs

    Application Binary Interfaces, or ABIs, are an integral part of how Ethereum smart contracts interact with the outside world. Without a smart contract’s ABI, a dapp or another smart contract has no..

    ethcc:-understanding-erc-4337—how-it-works-and-exploring-unknowns
    Erc4337
    EthCC: Understanding ERC-4337—How it works and...

    This timely talk covers ERC-4337, new transaction flows, MEV implications and a 4337 mental model. From a new intent layer to alt-mempools, to Paymasters, and to Bundlers, Blocknative CEO and..

    the-number-of-private-transactions-on-ethereum-doubles-in-last-quarter
    MEV
    The Number of Private Transactions on Ethereum Doubles...

    This quarter, private transactions—meaning transactions that bypassed the public mempool—made up 9.6% of all smart contract transactions on Ethereum. That’s nearly 1 out of every 10 transactions!

    how-to-get-ethereum-transaction-notifications-in-slack-and-discord-with-webhooks
    Ethereum
    How to Get Ethereum Transaction Notifications in Slack...

    Anyone doing transactions on Ethereum is familiar with a certain level of transaction anxiety. The complexity and mutability of the pre-chain layer creates uncertainty about transaction..

    missed-slots-caused-by-gossip-issues-on-consensus-layer:-addressing-late-block-reorgs-on-ethereum
    Ethereum
    Missed slots caused by gossip issues on consensus...

    On April 15th, 2023, Blocknative’s internal MEV-relay alerting system began picking up an unusual pattern of missed slots. Upon further inspection, we found that these missed slots occurred due to..

    how-gossipsub-overlays-empower-ethereum's-consensus-layer
    Ethereum
    How GossipSub Overlays Empower Ethereum's Consensus...

    Peer-to-peer networks are characterized by the large-scale broadcast of messages between nodes. Efficient broadcast is therefore essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of..

    understanding-attestation-committees,-aggregation,-and-slot-inclusion-on-ethereum
    Ethereum
    Understanding Attestation Committees, Aggregation, and...

    In Ethereum's proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, the process of attestation plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and security of the network. With the rush of new validators and node..

    what-are-p2p-overlays-on-ethereum
    Ethereum
    What are P2P Overlays on Ethereum

    In Ethereum's decentralized ecosystem, peer-to-peer (P2P) overlays play a critical role in facilitating communication and maintaining the integrity of the network. However, it is essential to..

    mev-protection:-how-to-avoid-front-running-and-sandwiching-bots
    MEV
    MEV Protection: How to avoid front-running and...

    Listen to this post: In the world of DeFi, transaction anxiety is a genuine concern—particularly when it involves high-value transactions. Many traders have experienced the unsettling feeling of..

    exploring-order-flow-auctions-(ofas),-mev,-and-the-fair-distribution-of-economic-opportunities
    MEV
    Exploring Order Flow Auctions (OFAs), MEV, and the...

    Listen to this post: Order Flow Auctions (OFAs) are quickly gaining popularity in the Ethereum ecosystem. These systems are designed to help end users benefit from the economic opportunities their..

    what-is-mev-sandwiching?
    MEV
    What is MEV Sandwiching?

    Listen to this post: Sandwiching represents a single category under the overarching classification of Maximal Extracted Value (MEV)—the value derived from transaction inclusion and ordering. This..

    the-economics-of-mev---bell-curve-podcast-recap
    MEV
    The Economics of MEV - Bell Curve Podcast Recap

    This episode of Bell Curve features a discussion between Hasu and Blocknative CEO and co-founder Matt Cutler around the MEV supply chain, the economics of relays and builders, and the potential..

    the-future-of-mev:-smoothing-vs-burning-vs-sharing
    MEV
    The Future of MEV: Smoothing vs Burning vs Sharing

    Listen to this post: Your browser does not support the audio element. Since the explosion of DeFi in the summer of 2020, MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) has continued to grow as a force in the..

    latency-wars:-the-constant-fight-for-lower-latency
    MEV
    Latency Wars: The Constant Fight for Lower Latency

    The faster you receive data, the faster you can act... and the better your edge. From the early days of Wall Street to high-frequency trading plus other historical examples, we can learn from the..

    crypto-taxes:-an-advanced-look-for-validators,-stakers-and-investors
    Validators
    Crypto taxes: an advanced look for validators, stakers...

    In preparation for crypto tax season, Blocknative CMO John Jefferies sat down with Pat White, the CEO of crypto accounting firm Bitwave, to take a deep dive on the latest on everything validators,..

    preparing-for-shanghai-+-capella-(shapella):-what-validators-need-to-know
    Validators
    Preparing for Shanghai + Capella (Shapella): What...

    TL;DR: It is necessary for ALL validators to upgrade their clients with the latest versions. See the “Upgrading Your Clients” section for relevant links. Some validators will also need to assign a..

    understanding-the-4337-mev-supply-chain
    MEV
    Understanding the 4337 MEV Supply Chain

    I recently published a breakdown of how the adoption of ERC-4337 will impact the current MEV supply chain on Ethereum. If you are interested in diving deeper into the world of ERC-4337 and MEV, you..

    metamask-won't-connect?-best-practices-for-web3-wallet-troubleshooting
    Web3 Onboard
    Metamask Won't Connect? Best Practices for Web3 Wallet...

    Where Is My Web3 Wallet?! Have you ever had funds in a browser wallet like MetaMask, Trust, Coinbase Wallet, etc, gone to connect to a dapp, then seen that either the address or balance is wrong or,..

    introductory-guide-to-account-abstraction-(erc-4337)
    Ethereum
    Introductory Guide to Account Abstraction (ERC-4337)

    It’s easy to understand why the concept of Account Abstraction has enveloped the Ethereum community since the release of ERC-4337. It promises a whole new, easier way to interact with the Ethereum..

    a-guide-to-ethereum-liquid-staking
    Validators
    A Guide to Ethereum Liquid Staking

    With the Shanghai upgrade for Ethereum set to take place in April, the ability to withdraw staked ETH will also become available. As the upgrade approaches, interest in liquid staking protocols has..

    blocknative-ceo-matt-cutler:-block-building-&-mev-@-ethdenver
    ETHDenver
    Blocknative CEO Matt Cutler: Block Building & MEV @...

    The following video is a recording of Blocknative CEO Matt Cutler's discussion at ETHDenver 2023 regarding the current state of block building and MEV on Ethereum.

    ethdenver-day-3---blocknative-daily-dispatch
    ETHDenver
    ETHDenver Day 3 - Blocknative Daily Dispatch

    The Blocknative team is live at ETHDenver to meet with BUIDLers and the community at large. We’re soaking in all the discussions and will be highlighting a few of our favorite presentations from each..

    ethdenver-day-2---blocknative-daily-dispatch
    ETHDenver
    ETHDenver Day 2 - Blocknative Daily Dispatch

    The Blocknative team is live at ETHDenver to meet with BUIDLers and the community at large. We’re soaking in all the discussions and will be highlighting a few of our favorite presentations from each..

    ethdenver-day-1---blocknative-daily-dispatch
    ETHDenver
    ETHDenver Day 1 - Blocknative Daily Dispatch

    The Blocknative team is live at ETHDenver to meet with BUIDLers and the community at large. We’re soaking in all the discussions and will be highlighting a few of our favorite presentations from each..

    a-guide-to-ethereum's-post-merge-dashboards
    Ethereum
    A Guide to Ethereum's Post-Merge Dashboards

    Pre-Merge insights into the proto-PBS ecosystem was opaque and limited. Since The Merge and the implementation of proto-PBS via MEV-Boost a vibrant and open ecosystem has emerged. With that a..

    how-validators-can-maximize-ethereum-block-rewards
    Validators
    How Validators Can Maximize Ethereum Block Rewards

    Block rewards are the ultimate prize for any Ethereum staker. Whether or not a validator secures them can make or break the ROI on an ETH staking operation as block rewards tend to make up over 90%..

    understanding-the-ethereum-development-roadmap
    Ethereum
    Understanding the Ethereum Development Roadmap

    Ethereum developers successfully shipped The Merge on September 15, 2022. Outside observers may consider The Merge a sort of “final destination” for the network. However, members of the Ethereum..

    blocknative-introduces-transaction-bundle-send,-cancellation,-and-replacement-support-in-its-block-builder
    MEV
    Blocknative Introduces Transaction Bundle Send,...

    San Francisco, CA; Feb 1, 2023

    can-you-withdraw-staked-eth?
    Ethereum
    Can You Withdraw Staked ETH?

    Now that The Merge is complete, the Ethereum community is turning its attention to the next big upgrade, Shanghai. This network upgrade has taken over a year of planning and will add the finishing..

    the-importance-of-client-diversity-on-ethereum
    Ethereum
    The Importance of Client Diversity on Ethereum

    Listen to this post: Your browser does not support the audio element. TL;DR: Decentralized networks rely on nodes running a diversity of open standards and applications including peer-to-peer..

    mev-bundle-failure:-troubleshooting-why-your-bundle-didn’t-end-up-on-chain
    MEV
    MEV Bundle Failure: Troubleshooting Why Your Bundle...

    Opportunities for extracting MEV have exploded as DeFi has transformed into a multi-billion dollar industry. This has led to an increasing number of web3 participants turning to MEV searching as a..

    how-to-use-blocknative-to-leverage-mev-strategies-&-get-bundles-on-chain
    Mempool
    How to Use Blocknative to Leverage MEV Strategies &...

    January 2023 Update: If you are an MEV searcher, Blocknative now offers an MEV bundle RPC endpoint. Searchers can interact with the RPC endpoint at https://api.blocknative.com/v1/auction. The API..

    beginner’s-guide-to-an-mev-bot:-creating-an-arbitrage-bot-on-ethereum-mainnet
    Ethereum
    Beginner’s Guide to an MEV Bot: Creating an Arbitrage...

    January 2023 Update: If you are an MEV searcher, Blocknative now offers an MEV bundle RPC endpoint. Searchers can interact with the RPC endpoint at https://api.blocknative.com/v1/auction. The API..

    the-pros-and-cons-of-connecting-your-validator-to-multiple-mev-boost-relays
    Validators
    The Pros and Cons of Connecting your Validator to...

    MEV-Boost relays bridge the gap between block builders and block proposers (validators). Eventually, these relays will disappear as block builders formally become incorporated into Ethereum's..

    blocknative-wrapped:-2022-block-building-year-end-wrap-up
    Blocknative
    Blocknative Wrapped: 2022 Block Building Year-End...

    TL;DR: infrastructure matters. Always be optimizing.

    blocknative-raises-$15m-from-blockchain-capital,-foundry-group,-and-others-to-build-blocks-for-ethereum
    Blocknative
    Blocknative Raises $15M from Blockchain Capital,...

    San Francisco, CA; December 15, 2022

    the-fundamentals-of-cross-chain-mev
    MEV
    The Fundamentals of Cross-Chain MEV

    Web3 is increasingly multi-chain and that comes with implications for everything from data transfer, to security, to, of course, MEV. As more DEXs increase their total value locked (TVL) on multiple..

    transact-with-confidence:-web3-onboard-now-supports-transaction-preview-for-dapps
    Transaction Simulation
    Transact With Confidence: Web3 Onboard Now Supports...

    Dapps can now integrate Transaction Preview into Web3 Onboard to allow users to simulate their transactions and preview the expected net-balance changes before authorizing them.

    ramifications-of-mev-in-proof-of-stake:-what’s-next?
    MEV
    Ramifications of MEV in Proof-of-Stake: What’s Next?

    Post-Merge, all eyes in the Ethereum ecosystem have been on the pre-chain layer. MEV, Proposer/Builder Separation, MEV-Boost relays, and block building have all been hot topics at every Ethereum..

    understanding-ethereum-validators-&-staking
    Ethereum
    Understanding Ethereum Validators & Staking

    Now that the Ethereum Merge is complete, staking Ethereum represents the most important action a user can take toward maintaining the health and security of the network. Users anywhere in the world..

    what-is-mev?
    MEV
    What is MEV?

    MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) is one of the most misunderstood concepts in web3. While it may seem simple at first, there are layers of complexity underlying how it works, the actors that are..

    is-the-block-building-market-doomed-to-monopoly?
    Ethereum
    Is the Block Building Market Doomed to Monopoly?

    PART I Thoughts on Relay diversity and neutrality The Ethereum network is a manifestation of software and infrastructure, as well as people’s commitment to develop, maintain and run it. Doing so..

    what-is-proposer/builder-separation-on-ethereum?
    Ethereum
    What is Proposer/Builder Separation on Ethereum?

    While the Ethereum Merge was significant due to introducing Proof-of-Stake, there was another major shift made possible by the upgrade that is worth highlighting. The Merge allowed the network to..

    ethereum-validator-setup-guide
    Ethereum
    Ethereum Validator Setup Guide

    Building an Ethereum Validator From Scratch Ethereum has moved from proof of work to proof of stake! Most tend to think that this means the end of mining. I like to say to colleagues “PoW Mining is..

    a-staker's-guide-to-ethereum-slashing-&-other-penalties
    Ethereum
    A Staker's Guide to Ethereum Slashing & Other Penalties

    Now that The Merge is complete, miners are out and validators are in. Instead of needing a powerful mining rig to participate in network governance and earn block rewards, all that’s needed to..

    announcing-the-blocknative-embeddable-gas-fee-widget
    Ethereum
    Announcing the Blocknative Embeddable Gas Fee Widget

    The Blocknative Ethereum gas estimator and browser extension are some of our most popular products. Today, we're happy to announce that there is now a new way to keep track of web3's most accurate..

    mev-boost-&-the-blocknative-relay-earn-mev-rewards
    Ethereum
    MEV-Boost & the Blocknative Relay Earn MEV Rewards

    The Ethereum Merge was about more than moving the network to Proof-of-Stake. The upgrade also introduced the concept of Proposer/Builder Separation (PBS) to the network via an open-source protocol..

    blocknative-mev-relay-launches-to-provide-trusted-block-transport
    Ethereum
    Blocknative MEV Relay Launches to Provide Trusted...

    San Francisco, CA; September 14, 2022

    the-roadmap-for-eth-gas-fees-after-the-merge
    Ethereum
    The Roadmap for ETH Gas Fees After The Merge

    The Ethereum Merge is complete. It ushered in the era of Proof-of-Stake, laid the foundation for a more decentralized network, and introduced exciting new actors to the consensus mechanism like block..

    how-to-create-more-efficient-web3-dapps-with-web3-onboard
    Web3 Onboard
    How to Create More Efficient Web3 Dapps with Web3...

    One of the goals of web3 is to make financial services more accessible to all. To achieve this, web3 developers need to ensure their dapps are optimized for all types of users. For example, many..

    ethereum-developer-tooling-for-creating-better-web3-dapps
    Web3 Onboard
    Ethereum Developer Tooling for Creating Better Web3...

    Are you building a dapp and looking for an easy and reliable web3 developer tooling to add a connect wallet button, support multiple accounts, and push transaction notifications to your users? With..

    blocknative-launches-transaction-distribution-network
    Blocknative Launches Transaction Distribution Network

    Note: Transaction Distribution Network has been discontinued as of March 31, 2023

    mev-and-proof-of-stake
    Ethereum
    MEV and Proof-of-Stake

    The Merge is complete, and it has revamped the economics of how Ethereum transactions are settled. Because MEV (maximal extractable value) is focused on the insertion of transactions (ordering,..

    ethereum-block-building
    Ethereum
    Ethereum Block Building

    The Merge is complete and it was the most significant and substantial upgrade Ethereum has experienced to date. The network made the transition to proof-of-stake (PoS), rewarding years of research..

    the-ethereum-merge:-what-it-means-for-the-network
    Ethereum
    The Ethereum Merge: What It Means for the Network

    The Merge is complete as of September 15th. It represents one of the most significant upgrades in web3 history and a critical piece of the ongoing Ethereum roadmap.

    why-are-eth-gas-fees-so-high?
    Ethereum
    Why Are ETH Gas Fees So High?

    Ethereum's high gas fees can often keep builders, traders, and users from completing the transactions that are important to them. It's no secret that during times of extreme mempool congestion, many..

    web3-dapp-developer-guide:-react-hooks-for-ethereum
    Web3 Onboard
    Web3 Dapp Developer Guide: React Hooks for Ethereum

    Are you building a dapp and looking for an easy and reliable web3 developer tooling to add a connect wallet button, support multiple accounts, and push transaction notifications to your users? With..

    the-easy-way-to-add-customizable,-real-time-transaction-notifications-to-your-dapp-with-web3-onboard
    Web3 Onboard
    The Easy Way to Add Customizable, Real-time...

    Reduce transaction anxiety and prepare for a multi-chain future Blocknative is excited to introduce real-time transaction notifications and customizable alerts for Web3 Onboard to help improve the..

    pre-chain-archive:-backtest-strategies,-train-models,-replay-attacks,-and-improve-your-protocol
    Mempool
    Pre-Chain Archive: Backtest Strategies, Train Models,...

    How to Access Pre-Chain Data Because public blockchains are just that—’public’—anyone can scroll back in time and find every transaction ever made. This is typically done through the use of a block..

    web3's-most-accurate-polygon-gas-estimator
    Polygon
    Web3's Most Accurate Polygon Gas Estimator

    Polygon gas fees have risen dramatically as the protocol continues to grow in popularity, causing the number of transactions competing for block space on the network to increase. As a result, it is..

    eth-gas-price-alerts:-make-sure-you-know-when-fees-are-low
    Gas
    ETH Gas Price Alerts: Make Sure You Know When Fees Are...

    Whether you’re a web3 developer, full-time trader, or a casual NFT collector, knowing when Ethereum gas fees are low can help save you real money. In this blog, we’ll show you how to set up an easy,..

    understanding-eth-simulation-bundles-and-when-to-use-them
    Transaction Simulation
    Understanding ETH Simulation Bundles and When to Use...

    Blocknative recently added bundle support for simulating transactions on Ethereum Mainnet. This capability enables users to fully harness the power of the Ethereum mempool, our network of Ethereum..

    simulate-multiple-transactions-with-bundle-support-for-transaction-preview
    Transaction Simulation
    Simulate Multiple Transactions with Bundle Support for...

    Blocknative Transaction Preview now supports bundling for simulating transactions on Ethereum Mainnet. Using Blocknative’s Transaction Preview API, users can simulate the outcome of two or more..

    introducing-base-fee-prediction-and-intelligent-max-fee-estimates
    Gas
    Introducing Base Fee Prediction and Intelligent Max...

    Unparalleled Insight into ETH Gas Prices In Web3, having an accurate max fee is an important part of ensuring your transaction is picked up by miners. If you set a max fee less than the current base..

    an-introduction-to-the-web3-transaction-lifecycle
    Ethereum
    An Introduction to the Web3 Transaction Lifecycle

    The Importance of Pre-Chain Data for a Confident Web3 Transaction Experience Web3 can be notoriously complicated, both for new and experienced crypto users alike. Usability continues to be a huge..

    web3-onboard-now-supports-multi-chain-and-multi-wallet-account-management-on-dapps-with-account-center
    Web3 Onboard
    Web3-Onboard Now Supports Multi-Chain and Multi-Wallet...

    Account Center is the first universal widget of its kind that allows Dapp developers to enable multiple wallet connections on a Dapp by leveraging Web3-Onboard’s custom UI to support leading hardware..

    blocknative-launches-web3-onboard-to-support-web3-developers-with-improved-data-and-ui-for-a-multi-chain-world
    Press Release
    Blocknative Launches Web3-Onboard to Support Web3...

    Blocknative's upgraded Web3 real-time transaction monitoring toolkit enables developers to consistently access pre-chain data across multiple blockchains, providing developers with the missing link..

    top-10-ethereum-transaction-errors-and-how-to-prevent-them
    Ethereum
    Top 10 Ethereum Transaction Errors and How to Prevent...

    Blockchain technology gives users the freedom to transact in ways they’ve never been able to before. Rather than the rigid transactions expected in the formal financial world, Web3 offers users..

    how-everything-(and-nothing)-changes-with-gas-fees:-blocknative-ethdenver-2022-recap
    ETHDenver
    How Everything (and Nothing) Changes with Gas Fees:...

    This year's ETHDenver was by far the largest ETH event to date with over 12,000 in-person attendees. While primarily designed as a hackathon, the main event weekend, February 17th-20th, featured..

    introducing-blocknative’s-new-visual-identity
    Blocknative
    Introducing Blocknative’s New Visual Identity

    Updated Branding Better Reflects Our Vision Blocknative is pleased to reveal our updated branding which includes a new logo, typeface, and color palette that is intended to reflect the future and..

    what-is-ethereum-transaction-gas-limit?
    Ethereum
    What is Ethereum Transaction Gas Limit?

    As more people dive into the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), Decentralized Finance (DeFi), and Web3, the need to understand the different parts of an Ethereum transaction becomes increasingly..

    monitor-the-polygon-mempool-with-blocknative
    Mempool
    Monitor the Polygon Mempool with Blocknative

    How developers and traders can create real-time transaction experiences on Polygon with Blocknative Polygon is a protocol and framework used for building and connecting Ethereum-compatible blockchain..

    transaction-preview-—-real-time-insights-for-ethereum-mainnet
    Transaction Simulation
    Transaction Preview — Real-Time Insights For Ethereum...

    Blocknative Transaction Simulations can be used to preview the outcome of potential transactions based on the current state of the blockchain. The introduction of Blocknative Transaction Preview..

    announcing-replacement-transaction-support-for-polygon
    Mempool
    Announcing Replacement Transaction Support For Polygon

    Today we are excited to launch support for replacement transactions — speed ups & cancels — for the Polygon Network. This enhances our initial real-time Polygon support and is immediately available..

    announcing-fantom-support-in-blocknative-onboard
    Web3 Onboard
    Announcing Fantom Support in Blocknative Onboard

    Blocknative created Onboard to free Dapp developers from managing wallet integrations and to guide users through transacting. Our actively supported open-source library is constantly improving, and..

    an-analysis-of-ethereum-gas-prices-and-eip-1559-adoption
    Blockchain
    An Analysis of Ethereum Gas Prices and EIP-1559...

    How the London Hard Fork Has Impacted Ethereum Gas Fee Volatility tl;dr: the new Type 2 parameters should smooth out gas prices and lead to shorter wait times in the mempool. Ethereum transaction..

    important-updates-to-blocknative-account-plans
    Blocknative
    Important Updates to Blocknative Account Plans

    Since launching our commercial plans, the crypto ecosystem has undergone transformational growth. This has driven the rapid adoption of our real-time mempool data infrastructure and suite of..

    beginner-basics-of-crypto-+-further-learning-resources
    Blockchain
    Beginner Basics of Crypto + Further Learning Resources

    I often receive requests for reading materials/learning resources from crypto-curious folks who want to dive deeper. Below is a curated list of recommended crypto 101 reading/listening/watching...

    a-definitive-guide-to-ethereum-eip-1559-gas-fee-calculations:-base-fee,-priority-fee,-max-fee
    Mempool
    A Definitive Guide to Ethereum EIP-1559 Gas Fee...

    When Ethereum upgraded its core gas-fee marketplace with EIP-1559, transactions moved from a first-price auction to a hybrid system involving base fees and tips. As we have previously covered, this..

    gain-real-time-insights-into-the-polygon-mempool-with-blocknative
    Mempool
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    Ethereum
    EIP-1559 Updates Across the Blocknative Mempool Data...

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    Mempool
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    Ethereum
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    Blocknative
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    Web3 Onboard
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    Ethereum
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    Blockchain
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    Ethereum
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    Mempool
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    Gas
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    Case Study
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    Blockchain
    How real-time transaction monitoring transforms the...

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    why-the-mempool-matters:-the-hidden-competition-for-confirmation
    DeFi
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    blocknative-raises-$5-million-to-illuminate-the-dark-forest
    Blockchain
    Blocknative Raises $5 Million to Illuminate the Dark...

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    introducing-mempool-explorer:-because-the-mempool-matters
    Blockchain
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    introducing-blocknative-commercial-plans
    Blockchain
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    evidence-of-mempool-manipulation-on-black-thursday:-hammerbots,-mempool-compression,-and-spontaneous-stuck-transactions
    Blockchain
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    Blockchain
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    Blockchain
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    Blockchain
    Easily Support Custom Derivation Paths for Ledger and...

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    Blockchain
    8 Lessons to Help You Master the Mempool

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    Blockchain
    Does Your Web3 App Support Hardware Wallets?

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    Blockchain
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    Blockchain
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    Blockchain
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    Blockchain
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    Blockchain
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    Blockchain
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    Blockchain
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    Blockchain
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    Blockchain
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    Blockchain
    Marble.Cards: Using Digital Collectibles to Make...

    Marble.Cards enables users to turn almost any web page into an NFT (non-fungible tokens). These unique digital collectibles represent web pages as beautiful cards that combine a unique piece of..

    introducing-notify.js-—-easy-front-end-notifications-for-dapp-developers
    Blockchain
    Introducing Notify.js — Easy Front-End Notifications...

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    Blockchain
    How Custom Blockchain Notifications Improved...

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    Blockchain
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    Blockchain
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    Blockchain
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    Blockchain
    Introducing the Notify API for Real-Time Transaction...

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    Blockchain
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    Blockchain
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    Blockchain
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    Blockchain
    A Powerful New API for Blockchain Transaction...

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    Blockchain
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    Blockchain
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    Blockchain
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    Blockchain
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    Blockchain
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    Blockchain
    Lessons from a Pioneer in the NFT Game Ecosystem: A...

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    Blockchain
    Enough with the Chainsplaining: How to Talk Blockchain...

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    ETHDenver
    Blocknative at ETHDenver: You Had Questions, We’ve Got...

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