GetBlock is a premium RPC node provider and Web3 infrastructure platform. Launched in Q4 2019, GetBlock is one of the largest blockchain infrastructure vendors, offering RPC nodes for 75+ blockchain networks including Solana, Ethereum, Bitcoin, Polygon, BNB Smart Chain, and Layer 2 networks such as Base, Optimism, and Arbitrum. With GetBlock, teams of crypto applications don’t need to run their own blockchain nodes: instead, they can get connected to blockchains via ready-made API endpoints.
6 Nov 2024 3 minute read 0 comments GetBlock
Once a smart contract is deployed on the Ethereum blockchain, its code becomes immutable, meaning developers cannot make modifications or fix bugs without redeploying. To address this challenge, Ethereum has testnet RPC nodes — where developers can c...
25 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments GetBlock
Web3 infrastructure comprises many interconnected elements—dApps, smart contracts, RPC nodes – all working together to create decentralized services. Wallets, however, are one of the most important. They are how users interact with blockchains, manag...
4 Oct 2024 3 minute read 0 comments GetBlock
Just a month ago, Polygon made a big move by transitioning its token from MATIC to POL. This upgrade is not just a name change; it’s a step toward making the Polygon ecosystem and infrastructure more scalable and interoperable. In this article, we’ll...
20 Sep 2024 3 minute read 1 comment GetBlock
Cardano officially kicked off a major upgrade with the Chang hard fork on September 1, 2024. This marks the beginning of the network’s transition to full community governance in the Voltaire era. Here’s a quick breakdown of the changes, what they mea...
9 Sep 2024 3 minute read 0 comments GetBlock
The blockchain ecosystem is in the constant quest for optimal platforms by both users and developers. And today we’re exploring this dynamic by comparing two leading contenders: Ethereum and BSC. This article is a breakdown of the main differences be...
28 Aug 2024 2 minute read 0 comments GetBlock
Tron, a mainstream blockchain platform, registers notable inflow of new users amid euphoria around Sun Pump meme coin launcher. dApps developers are rushing towards GetBlock Tron RPC nodes to benefit from meme coin hype. Tron nodes on fire: 520% us...
21 Aug 2024 3 minute read 0 comments GetBlock
Binance, a prominent centralized crypto exchange, is also linked to Binance Smart Chain (BSC), a popular layer-1 (L1) blockchain network compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). In February 2022, BSC was rebranded as BNB Smart Chain to emp...
2 Aug 2024 4 minute read 0 comments GetBlock
Polygon (MATIC) nodes are essential for developers and validators operating on the Polygon blockchain. It serves as a scaling solution for Ethereum, addressing issues like high gas fees and low transaction bandwidth. Polygon is compatible with Ethe...
20 Jun 2024 2 minute read 3 comments GetBlock
As ZRO airdrop is finally happening on Jun.20, GetBlock offers premium RPC nodes for enhanced airdrop experience. With GetBlock’s private RPCs for EVM networks, airdrop hunters can protect themselves from inevitable network congestion. ZRO airdrop...
14 Jun 2024 2 minute read 0 comments GetBlock
As the ZK token airdrop gets closer, GetBlock takes measures to support crypto enthusiasts who participate in it. It offers free private zkSync RPC nodes that can be used to claim airdrop quickly. Due to high activity, network congestion is expected,...
