Blog
Product updates, case studies, and deep dives from the SQD team.
A deep dive into the world of Layer-2s
In 50 years, people may reminisce about the days when Layer 1 transactions cost less than $100. This underscores a growing problem: Ethereum fees spike dramatically during high-demand periods.
Subsquid launches Solana Private Beta
Subsquid announced the launch of a Private Beta for Solana integration. Solana integration has been on our roadmap for Q1 this year, and this is the first step in delivering on our promise.
Middle layer insights
Subsquid's CEO Dmitry Zhelezov participated in a panel at Infra Gardens in Denver discussing interoperability from infrastructure and middle layer perspectives alongside speakers from DIA, Coinfund, and LiFi Protocol.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.