Among the leading contenders in Ethereum Layer 2 space are Arbitrum and Optimism. Both use optimistic rollups to offload computation from the main Ethereum chain, drastically reducing fees and improving throughput. While they share the same goal, their node architecture…
The Solana blockchain is recognized for its impressive throughput and minimal fees, establishing it as one of the leading options for decentralized applications and financial instruments. Regardless of whether you are developing a wallet, a decentralized exchange, or a data…
zkSync stands out as one of the most promising Layer 2 solutions. Leveraging zk-rollups technology, zkSync offers fast, secure, and cost-effective transactions. But how do developers actually interact with zkSync’s network? The answer is zkSync RPC – your gateway for…
NOWNodes is proud to celebrate six incredible years of empowering the blockchain ecosystem. What began in 2019 as a small department within ChangeNOW has grown into a globally recognized blockchain API provider, known for speed, reliability, and innovation. Today, NOWNodes…
Solana has introduced a next-generation consensus protocol called Alpenglow, promising finality times as low as 150 milliseconds. This major protocol overhaul positions Solana as a formidable platform for a new class of real-time, high-performance decentralized applications. This announcement is making…
Era of the digital finance is here! And international transfers demand new solutions-fast, cheap, and secure. XRP and its blockchain XRPL are becoming the technological answer to the challenges posed by traditional systems like SWIFT. Let’s take a look closer…
CORE blockchain is an advanced Layer 1 blockchain network designed to deliver high throughput, low fees, and strong decentralization. Built with the unique Satoshi Plus consensus mechanism, CORE combines the security of Bitcoin mining with the scalability of modern proof-of-stake…
The founder of Cardano, Charles Hoskinson believes that Ethereum has been quite successful when it comes to smart contracts. However, Hoskinson considers Ethereum as a second-gen blockchain. Hence, he thinks that Ethereum must evolve into a better version of itself.…
It goes without saying that slow transactions and high fees make blockchain unsuitable for microtransactions, and interfere a wide adoption. The cost of transactions can exceed several dollars. It is unlikely that it would suit you when you want to…
Polkadot.network was established in 2016 by its founders Gavin Wood and Peter Czaban. It is an open-source project funded by the Web3 Foundation. Web3 Foundation funds research and development projects that intend to build the foundation of the decentralized web.…