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A Guide to Blast for Web3 Builders: Embracing Decentralized Infrastructure

A Guide to Blast for Web3 Builders: Embracing Decentralized Infrastructure

As the blockchain landscape is growing, we’ve seen first-hand how important decentralization infrastructure is for Web3. With censorship, centralized decision-making, and non-transparent finances, crypto has been getting a bad name in recent years. We cannot forget the roots of blockchain philosophy – decentralization not only promotes security, trust, and transparency, but it also helps to […]

Blast Team

3 min read
Ethers.js vs. Web3.js

Ethers.js vs. Web3.js

As a developer building decentralized applications, one of the essential tools in your toolkit is a library for interacting with the Ethereum blockchain. Two of the most popular libraries for this purpose are Ethers.js and Web3.js.  While both libraries are robust and widely used, each has strengths and weaknesses. This article will explore the similarities […]

Blast Team

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zkSync Endpoints Now Available in Blast

zkSync Endpoints Now Available in Blast

Builders on zkSync can now securely access the network through Blast. Blast’s intuitive interface and comprehensive documentation make it easy for developers to swiftly set up custom API endpoints for both the zkSync Mainnet and Testnet.

Blast Team

3 min read
The importance of Decentralized Infrastructure in Web3

The importance of Decentralized Infrastructure in Web3

While the term “Web3” can be subject to differing interpretations, we will aim to describe what we mean when we use it. Web3 describes the next generation of the internet, where decentralized applications (dApps) are built on top of different blockchains. The main difference between Web3 applications and traditional web applications is that dApps are […]

Blast Team

5 min read
Webinar – Best Practices in Smart Contract Security

Webinar – Best Practices in Smart Contract Security

With Marius Băisan, Co-founder and Advisor at Softbinator Technologies & Alexandru Filip, Co-founder and Smart Contract Development Lead at Bware Labs Smart contracts represent a cutting-edge advancement in blockchain technology, holding the potential to revolutionize various industries and applications. And like any powerful technology, when used wrong, it can open the gates to vulnerabilities.  This […]

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2 min read
Everything You Need to Know About HOLEŠKY

Everything You Need to Know About HOLEŠKY

Let’s take a deep dive into Etherum’s Holešky Testnet, a new dawn for development and testing! On Thursday, September 28, developers launched a new testnet for Ethereum called Holešky to allow for more rigorous testing of network upgrades. As Holesky prepares to take over from Goerli as the primary Ethereum testnet, we delve into the […]

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Blast API Launches Base Builder Campaign

Blast API Launches Base Builder Campaign

Feeling the post “onchain summer” blues? We’re starting a Builder Campaign to support  developers further on their #BUIDLing journey through amazing perks! Base mainnet was launched for the public in August this year, with more than 100 dApps and service contributors live within the Base ecosystem since release. According to Jesse Pollak, Creator of Base, […]

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2 min read
RedStone Finance – The Next Generation of Oracles, Built Modularly

RedStone Finance – The Next Generation of Oracles, Built Modularly

RedStone is an Oracle suite that delivers frequently updated, reliable, and diverse data feeds for your dApp and smart contracts on multiple L1s & L2s. RedStone aims to address the challenges encountered by blockchain projects by providing adaptable and cost-effective oracle services.  With the significant transformations in the ecosystem recently, today’s DeFi protocols demand faster […]

Blast Team

4 min read
Introducing Arbitrum Sepolia Testnet: The Latest Addition to Blast API’s Available Endpoints

Introducing Arbitrum Sepolia Testnet: The Latest Addition to Blast API’s Available Endpoints

The blockchain space is a dynamic and ever-evolving ecosystem, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. As the demand for scalable, efficient, and developer-friendly solutions grows, so does the need for innovative networks and testnets. Enter Arbitrum Sepolia, the latest addition to Blast’s impressive lineup of supported networks. In this article, we’ll explore what Arbitrum […]

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3 min read
Why Decentralization Matters in Web3

Why Decentralization Matters in Web3

Web3 is built on a philosophy of decentralization. It was born out of a growing distrust of the centralized companies and technologies that currently make up the web. However, as the blockchain space evolves, we are once again beginning to see centralized infrastructure become the backbone of this technology. In this article, we’ll explore why […]

Blast Team

3 min read
Choosing the right blockchain for your project

Choosing the right blockchain for your project

You have a great idea for a decentralized application (dApp), and now you’re faced with the task of finding the ideal blockchain platform to bring it to life. With so many options out there, it can be challenging to determine which one is the right fit for your project. It is not an easy decision, […]

Blast Team

5 min read
What are blockchain nodes?

What are blockchain nodes?

When you start learning about blockchain technology, many new words and concepts start popping up, and it can be dazzling at first. If you look into definitions of a blockchain, most of the time, the term node will come up. Understanding what nodes are and what role they play is vital to understanding why a […]

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Blast Opens Up New Node Operator Slots for Aptos

Blast Opens Up New Node Operator Slots for Aptos

Blast welcomes new Node Operators for Aptos. Blast is taking the forefront in the decentralization of the Aptos blockchain access by opening up node slots for Aptos Node Operators. Starting with the end of August, Aptos Node Operators can onboard nodes on the new open slots for Aptos Network and be part of the Blast […]

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Blast Ecosystem Fund

Blast Ecosystem Fund

Getting close to celebrating 3 months since the launch of $INFRA and the kickstart of the decentralized phase of Blast, we are excited to share that the Blast Ecosystem Fund is live. Being the most technologically advanced API platform in the Web3 space, Blast stands out as the sole decentralized API platform that can effectively […]

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Introducing Dashboard V2

Introducing Dashboard V2

At Bware Labs, we aim to offer our customers the best experience in the Web3 Infrastructure space. With the launch of the new and improved dashboard feature, users will now have access to important data and charts that will significantly improve the management of their projects and data usage. Introducing Blast Dashboard V2, a new […]

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DIA: Transparent, Accurate, and Verifiable Oracle Data for Web3

DIA: Transparent, Accurate, and Verifiable Oracle Data for Web3

DIA is a cross-chain, end-to-end, open-source data and oracle platform for Web3. It provides fully customisable and transparent data feeds for over 20k digital assets including cryptocurrencies, NFT collections, Liquid Staked Assets, Randomness and more. DIA’s data feeds are sourced directly from 80+ on- and off-chain sources including DEXs, CEXs and NFT marketplaces utilizing a network of node providers that […]

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4 min read
Blast API Integrates Mantle Network

Blast API Integrates Mantle Network

Mantle Network is a Layer-2 (L2) scalability solution on top of Ethereum adopting a modular architecture. Combining the security of optimistic rollups with an innovative data availability solution, Mantle Network empowers developers to deploy and operate their dApps in a secure, high-throughput, and low-fee environment. Mantle Network emerged as a response to the current L2 […]

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5 min read
Builders! Base Mainnet is Available in Blast API

Builders! Base Mainnet is Available in Blast API

Base, the Ethereum L2 incubated by Coinbase and built on the OP Stack, is open for developers looking to deploy their projects. Endpoints for the Base Mainnet are now available for builders using Blast API as their infrastructure provider. Coinbase announced earlier this year the launch of Base, an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) network built […]

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