Zcash Network Upgrade 6.1 (NU6.1) has officially landed — and we’re pleased to share that our RPC infrastructure is already fully updated and ready to support it. This update includes key changes to how Zcash handles development funding, improves wallet-related…
If you’re building a dApp, wallet, or any blockchain-based service on Ethereum, you’ve probably encountered the term public Ethereum RPC endpoints. These endpoints are essential for interacting with the Ethereum network, yet many developers overlook their limitations and security concerns.…
As the Web3 ecosystem grows, developers building on Polygon (MATIC) require robust infrastructure to ensure seamless interaction with the blockchain. A critical part of that infrastructure is the Polygon RPC provider — the bridge between your application and the Polygon…
XRP is back in the spotlight. With global attention on cross-border payments, tokenized assets, and institutional adoption, the XRP Ledger is more relevant than ever. Whether you’re building wallets, DeFi apps, or exploring blockchain integrations, getting access to XRPL has…
Developers and analysts value blockchain for its secure design, decentralized structure, and strong protection against tampering. But what exactly makes it so dependable? One of the key answers lies in a simple yet powerful concept: the hash. If you’re trying…
As the Ethereum birthday approaches, the crypto world is marking a historic milestone. ETH has surged past $3,800, setting a new high for 2025. Since its ICO in 2015, the price of Ethereum has increased more than 12,000x, with a…
If you’re wondering how to add Solana to MetaMask, you’re not alone. For a long time, MetaMask supported only Ethereum and EVM-compatible blockchains. But as of May 27, 2025, that has changed — Solana is now natively supported in the…
The Ethereum ecosystem depends on reliable and consistent testnets to ensure the safe development, deployment, and testing of smart contracts and decentralized applications. As legacy networks like Ropsten and Goerli are deprecated, Sepolia has emerged as one of the two…
The Ethereum network is powerful, but it can be slow and expensive during periods of high demand. That’s where Optimism comes in — a Layer 2 scaling solution designed to make Ethereum faster and more cost-effective. It’s an ideal choice…
If you’re building on Solana and need a fast and reliable way to check Solana wallet balance, this guide walks you through the exact method using the getBalance RPC call with NOWNodes. NOWNodes provides instant access to full Solana nodes…