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

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
22 Jan 2024 11 min read
Subsquid Testnet Phase 2: What You Need To Know

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
14 Jan 2024 2 min read
Web3 Data 2023, in retrospect

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
28 Dec 2023 12 min read
Subsquid Testnet Phase 1 Complete: 50,000+ Indexers Deployed!

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
22 Dec 2023 2 min read
Solving the Blockchain Trilemma with Modular Data Tools

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
21 Dec 2023 7 min read
Subsquid Testnet Migration Marathon: Code Squids and Get Bonus Points!

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
20 Dec 2023 2 min read
Deploy any Subgraph to Subsquid Network: Five Reasons Why

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
12 Dec 2023 3 min read
Stablecoins: The #1 Web3 Usecase?

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
11 Dec 2023 4 min read
What is Danksharding? Diving into EIP-4844 and Ethereum Data

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
01 Dec 2023 5 min read
Subsquid Testnet: Run your first indexer in 10 minutes or less

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
30 Nov 2023 5 min read
How does Subsquid index data so fast?

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
28 Nov 2023 3 min read
Subsquid and DipDup Bring Python-Based Indexing to Ethereum, L2s, and Beyond

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.
22 Nov 2023 2 min read
Why leverage blockchain data?

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
20 Nov 2023 7 min read
How Subsquid Makes Blockchain Data More Affordable

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
02 Nov 2023 4 min read
Analyzing Blockchain Data with LLMs and Subsquid
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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
20 Oct 2023 3 min read
Subsquid Testnet Indexers: Resolving Common Issues

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
16 Oct 2023 3 min read
Introducing: The Subsquid Network Testnet App

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
28 Sep 2023 3 min read
Creating Parquet Datasets with Squid SDK

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
21 Sep 2023 5 min read
Build an Airdrop Dapp with React, Wagmi and Subsquid

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
14 Sep 2023 13 min read
Subsquid Ambassador Program: Join Team Sonar or Team Abyss!

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
04 Sep 2023 3 min read
ArrowSquid for Polkadot: Data Superpowers for Substrate Devs
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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
28 Aug 2023 1 min read
Subsquid Network Whitepaper: Official Public Release

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
28 Aug 2023 1 min read
Subsquid Network Roadmap: Official Public Release
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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.
08 Aug 2023 1 min read
Subsquid Multichain Indexing: Empowering dApps with Unified Data Access

Subsquid Multichain Indexing: Empowering dApps with Unified Data Access

Subsquid is excited to introduce Subsquid Cloud Multichain Indexing, a groundbreaking feature that adds a new dimension to Web3 development by providing builders with seamless access to fragmented data across multiple chains. With this capability, it becomes simple to index and serve data from smart contracts on any number of
06 Jul 2023 1 min read
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