If you’ve ever wondered “what is a pruned node in blockchain?”, you’re not alone. Developers, wallet providers, and exchanges ask this question all the time. At first, it sounds simple: a pruned node is just a full blockchain node that…
At NOWNodes, we often get questions from developers and enterprises about which type of node is best suited for their blockchain use case. The choice between archive, full, and light nodes directly impacts scalability, performance, and infrastructure costs. Below, we’ll…
WebX Asia this year felt like standing right at the crossroads of Web3’s future — buzzing energy, thought-provoking panels, and a community eager to push boundaries. Among the highlights was NOWNodes’ own Pauline Shangett, who took the stage with her…
In May 2025, Solana introduced Alpenglow, a complete redesign of its consensus architecture, engineered by Anza. Solana Alpenglow upgrade is the most ambitious in the network’s history, reducing block finality from ~12 seconds to just 100–150 milliseconds. By doing so,…
In 2025, blockchain is no longer a “nice-to-have experiment.” It’s a critical layer of enterprise infrastructure, just like cloud or databases. CIOs and CTOs aren’t asking “should we use most popular blockchains?” anymore—they’re asking “which the most popular blockchains makes…
Known for its lightning-fast transactions and low fees, Solana has quickly become the backbone of many DeFi platforms, NFT marketplaces, and GameFi applications. For wallet developers, integrate Solana isn’t just a nice feature anymore — it’s an expectation from users.…
If you’re into Web3, chances are you’ve already heard about Polygon — a lightning-fast, low-fee blockchain that’s fully compatible with Ethereum. It powers DeFi apps, wallets, NFT marketplaces, and basically half of the Web3 world. But here’s the thing: before…
The TON blockchain is becoming one of the more interesting for developers and Web3 enterprises. Developers who create crypto wallets and decentralized applications on TON need a way to communicate with the network in real time. That’s where TON RPC…
Every DeFi platform depends on reliable blockchain connectivity. Without stable access to nodes, transactions slow down, smart contracts misfire, and users lose trust. That’s why one of the biggest strategic decisions for any project is whether to run its own…
Crypto Payment Gateways are no longer a futuristic concept — they’ve become a reality for e-commerce, SaaS platforms, and fintech companies. Customers want to pay in Bitcoin, Ethereum, or stablecoins, and businesses want to accept those payments quickly and seamlessly.…