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    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
    Gain Real-Time Insights Into the Polygon Mempool With...

    We are pleased to announce beta support for the Polygon Network across our core mempool data platform. Polygon is available via our API, SDK, Mempool Explorer, Notify, and Onboard. Now builders and..

    eip-1559-updates-across-the-blocknative-mempool-data-platform
    Ethereum
    EIP-1559 Updates Across the Blocknative Mempool Data...

    Ethereum's core gas fee marketplace mechanism is set to be upgraded at approximately 5:00am PST on August 5, 2021 – when EIP-1559 goes live as part of the London Hard Fork at block 12,965,000. This..

    announcing-ens-username-support-in-blocknative-onboard
    Mempool
    Announcing ENS Username Support in Blocknative Onboard

    Blocknative is pleased to announce it now supports Ethereum Name Service (ENS) names and records natively in Onboard — web3's most powerful connect wallet button. Now any Dapp that uses Onboard has..

    eth-gas-101:-an-introduction-to-ethereum-gas-for-traders-and-builders
    Ethereum
    ETH Gas 101: An Introduction to Ethereum Gas for...

    The principle behind Ether (ETH) gas is straightforward. For your transaction to become part of the Ethereum blockchain, you must pay gas fees to transact. And the amount of gas you must pay varies..

    blocknative-raises-$12-million-to-scale-core-transaction-monitoring-infrastructure
    Blocknative
    Blocknative raises $12 million to scale core...

    Founded in 2018, Blocknative builds and operates critical infrastructure for monitoring and managing public blockchain transactions. Today, we are excited to announce that we have raised $12.0..

    onboard:-support-for-keepkey-hardware-wallet
    Web3 Onboard
    Onboard: Support for KeepKey Hardware Wallet

    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..

    comparing-ethereum-gas-estimators:-how-blocknative-gas-platform-stacks-up
    Ethereum
    Comparing Ethereum Gas Estimators: How Blocknative Gas...

    Gas impacts every Ethereum participant, and estimating a competitive gas price alongside market volatility is a complex task. This challenge is particularly evident under periods of extreme market..

    a-builder’s-introduction-to-the-mempool
    Blockchain
    A Builder’s Introduction to the Mempool

    The mempool is often referenced as a waiting room for pre-chain transactions, but “waiting room” is too passive of a term. It suggests it’s a casual place for transactions to hang out while they wait..

    introducing-simulation-platform:-a-net-new-capability-for-the-ethereum-ecosystem
    Ethereum
    Introducing Simulation Platform: A Net-New Capability...

    We are excited to introduce our new Ethereum Simulation Platform and provide every member of the ecosystem with ready access to live transaction simulations of pending marketable internal..

    understanding-ethereum-transaction-simulation-—-and-why-it-matters
    Mempool
    Understanding Ethereum Transaction Simulation — And...

    Transaction Simulation can unlock profit potential for traders and can help protocols intercept malicious transactions before they get confirmed on-chain. Today, transaction simulation is used by..

    introducing-blocknative-gas-platform: a-fresh-take-on-ethereum-gas-price-estimation
    Gas
    Introducing Blocknative Gas Platform: A Fresh Take on...

    Every transaction is impacted by the price of ETH gas. This fundamental building block has long been a source of anxiety for both new and experienced Ethereum users. Underpaying for gas leads to..

    how-onboard.js-increases-web3-signups-and-engagement
    Case Study
    How Onboard.js Increases Web3 Signups and Engagement

    In Web3, crypto wallets have largely replaced usernames and passwords as the primary method for accessing applications. But they still present many obstacles for developers — providing a crisp crypto..

    how-real-time-transaction-monitoring-transforms-the-nft-experience
    Blockchain
    How real-time transaction monitoring transforms the...

    Mintable is focused on driving NFT adoption. To accomplish this, they have built a marketplace for creators and end-users of digital collectibles. Their Web3 application makes it easy to trade and..

    why-the-mempool-matters:-the-hidden-competition-for-confirmation
    DeFi
    Why the Mempool Matters: The Hidden Competition for...

    This essay was originally published on Bankless. Every pending Ethereum transaction invisibly competes in the mempool to be confirmed. While the mempool is a critical piece of blockchain..

    blocknative-raises-$5-million-to-illuminate-the-dark-forest
    Blockchain
    Blocknative Raises $5 Million to Illuminate the Dark...

    We are excited to announce that we have raised $5 million in new financing, bringing our total raised to $7 million. Our latest round of financing is led by Blockchain Capital and includes..

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