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    what-l2's-need-to-know-about-accounting-for-l1-gas-fees
    L2
    What L2's Need To Know About Accounting for L1 Gas Fees

    What L2's Need To Know About Accounting for L1 Gas Fees In a recent webinar hosted by Blocknative and Bitwave, we discussed accounting for Layer 2 blockchains. Here are some key takeaways from that..

    announcing-wagmi-support-in-web3-onboard:-elevating-your-dapp's-wallet-experience
    Dapp
    Announcing WAGMI Support in Web3 Onboard: Elevating...

    ℹ️ Web3Onboard has joined the thirdweb family, please contact them for any support questions. We are excited to announce that Web3 Onboard now supports WAGMI, further enhancing thewallet connection..

    beyond-the-block:-why-you-need-a-mempool-explorer
    Beyond the Block: Why You Need a Mempool Explorer

    We all know block explorers are essential public goods for blockchain users. They help both novice users and experienced developers peek under the hood of a blockchain to see and verify on-chain..

    cut-through-the-noise:-how-to-quickly-leverage-filters-to-find-real-time-insights-on-ethereum
    Ethernow
    Cut Through the Noise: How to Quickly Leverage Filters...

    With Ethernow, you get a real-time stream of what is happening right NOW on Ethereum. That means you can see every new transaction in the mempool (pending) or on-chain (confirmed). However, this can..

    blocknative-supports-the-polygon-amoy-testnet
    Polygon
    Blocknative Supports the Polygon Amoy Testnet

    The Polygon ecosystem is thriving, and Blocknative is excited to announce its support for the new Polygon Amoy Testnet. This blog post dives into what Amoy is, why it matters for developers, and how..

    announcing-the-blocknative-blob-archive-api:-preserving-the-ephemeral-data-layer
    Blob
    Announcing the Blocknative Blob Archive API:...

    Did you miss a blob? Do you want to know what was in a blob that went on-chain a month ago? We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Blocknative Blob Archive API, a treasure trove for those..

    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.

    blobsplaining:-the-blob-gas-market-explained
    EIP-4844
    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..

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