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Product updates, case studies, and deep dives from the SQD team.

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Subsquid adding support for Etherlink

Subsquid has expanded its decentralized data lake to include support for Etherlink, enabling developers building on this Layer 2 solution to use the Subsquid SDK for creating indexers and accessing on-chain data at no cost.

·7 min

From Degen to Regen

The article explores how cryptocurrency and blockchain technology can redirect speculative investment toward positive environmental and social impact through Regenerative Finance (ReFi).

·5 min

Proto-Danksharding is coming: here's what people think

The next Ethereum upgrade, EIP-4844 (Proto-Danksharding), aims to reduce rollup operational costs. Currently, over 80% of rollup expenses stem from Ethereum mainnet storage fees.

·5 min

Insights into Web3 native Network Design

Network design in blockchain contexts describes the process of planning and building a blockchain infrastructure. It answers the question of how you arrange a specific infrastructure to run some logic on top of it.

·3 min

Deploy any Subgraph to Subsquid Network: Five Reasons Why

Blockchain data access is more important than ever in the evolving web3 ecosystem. Here are five reasons why developers should consider the Subsquid Network for deploying Subgraphs.

·4 min

ArrowSquid for Polkadot: Data Superpowers for Substrate Devs

Subsquid Labs announces the public beta release of ArrowSquid for the Polkadot ecosystem, offering by far the most advanced indexing toolkit for Substrate chains.

·5 min

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

Subsquid Labs has decided to support the Solana blockchain. Here's why the network's technical innovations and ecosystem growth make it an exciting platform.

·8 min

Build an Airdrop Dapp with React, Wagmi and Subsquid

This tutorial demonstrates how to integrate React with the powerful capabilities of Wagmi React Hooks and Subsquid indexing SDK to build a decentralized airdrop application.

·5 min

Creating Parquet Datasets with Squid SDK

Learn how to leverage the Squid SDK to build Parquet datasets for blockchain data analytics. Parquet is a highly efficient columnar storage file format widely used for big data analytics.

·4 min

How does Subsquid index data so fast?

Subsquid achieves rapid blockchain data indexing through a combination of decentralized storage, efficient retrieval mechanisms, and specialized tools.

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How IceCream Swap uses Subsquid to power their DEX

Subsquid enables web3 developers to access blockchain data easily for various applications. As decentralized exchanges gain momentum, they rely heavily on on-chain data to facilitate token swaps and display accurate wallet balances.

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How Subsquid Makes Blockchain Data More Affordable

Free RPC endpoints, crucial for blockchain developers, are often plagued by severe rate limitations, making fast data retrieval a costly affair. Subsquid addresses these challenges with four core solutions.

·4 min

Introducing: The Subsquid Network Testnet App

Subsquid Labs launches the Network Testnet App, a web-based platform optimized for mobile use that serves both developers and non-technical users interested in Web3 and decentralized data infrastructure.

·6 min

Analyzing Blockchain Data with LLMs and Subsquid

This article demonstrates how to combine Language Learning Models with blockchain indexing tools to create intelligent data agents using LlamaIndex, Langchain, and Subsquid SDK.

·7 min

Solving the Blockchain Trilemma with Modular Data Tools

The blockchain trilemma presents a fundamental challenge for developers balancing security, decentralization, and scalability. Modular blockchain architecture and next-generation data infrastructure tools offer a path forward.

·4 min

Stablecoins: The #1 Web3 Usecase?

Stablecoins have emerged as the cryptocurrency asset with the broadest adoption since Bitcoin's creation over a decade ago. Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies, they maintain stable value by being pegged to reserve assets like the US dollar.

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Subsquid Ambassador Program: Join Team Sonar or Team Abyss!

Subsquid launches its ambassador program with two initial teams -- Team Sonar for content creators and community advocates, and Team Abyss for blockchain developers and technical engineers.

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Subsquid and DipDup Bring Python-Based Indexing to Ethereum, L2s, and Beyond

Subsquid and DipDup have announced a strategic partnership to enable developers to create modular and extensible Web3 APIs and data pipelines.

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Subsquid Multichain Indexing: Empowering dApps with Unified Data Access

Subsquid has unveiled Subsquid Cloud Multichain Indexing, enabling developers to index and serve data from smart contracts on any number of chains through a unified GraphQL API.

·3 min

Subsquid Network Roadmap: Official Public Release

Subsquid Labs announces the official release of the Subsquid Network roadmap, a regularly updated document available in the Subsquid Network Wiki alongside participant information.

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Subsquid Network Whitepaper: Official Public Release

The Subsquid team announces the official release of the Subsquid Network whitepaper, available in the Subsquid Network Wiki alongside a complete roadmap and important information for network participants.

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Subsquid Testnet Indexers: Resolving Common Issues

Developers working on Subsquid Network testnet Quests face challenges when indexing blockchain data. This article addresses common issues and their solutions.

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Subsquid Testnet Migration Marathon: Code Squids and Get Bonus Points!

Subsquid Labs announced a limited-time migration event during Phase I of their testnet, which had already attracted over 30,000 developers who deployed more than 50,000 squid indexers to the network.

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Subsquid Testnet Phase 2: What You Need To Know

Subsquid announces the launch of Phase 2 of its testnet beginning January 15th, 2024, following a successful Phase 1. Here are six key updates participants should understand.