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GetBlock is a service that provides a fee-free connection to blockchain nodes of the most popular cryptocurrencies. We support such tools like JSON-RPC, REST, and WebSockets, which facilitates direct synchronization with the blockchain.


How to Benefit from Metaverses: Brief Guide

21 Jul 2022 3 minute read 3 comments GetBlock

The Metaverse is an augmented virtual reality space created to imitate real-life experiences. The booming industry combines blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, gaming, eCommerce, digital identity, decentralization, and so much more. N.B. Check out...

How to build a dApp on Ethereum: Tutorial by GetBlock

19 Jul 2022 3 minute read 0 comments GetBlock

Web3 developers can better understand the logic behind Ethereum-based dApps and build new decentralized software by following the step-by-step tutorial. In this article, we will focus on what makes dApps (decentralized applications) a hot topic among...

Top 10 Crypto Projects to Use in the Real World

18 Jul 2022 4 minute read 10 comments GetBlock

Here’s a list of top ten cryptocurrency-based products that make a significant impact on the real world. Since the inception of the blockchain-based cryptocurrency market, the digital asset world has seen fast-paced growth and an influx of investors...

What is a Smart Contract in Blockchain?

7 Jul 2022 3 minute read 1 comment GetBlock

Here’s a detailed explanation of blockchain technology and its byproduct known as a smart contract Although in 1991, Stuart Haber and W.Scott Stornetta released a research paper dedicated to timestamping digital documents, it wasn’t until 2008 that t...

How to Become a Blockchain Developer in 2022

7 Jul 2022 3 minute read 1 comment GetBlock

Here are five essential steps required to become a blockchain developer. According to popular opinion, the blockchain industry is likely to reach $20 billion in revenue by 2025. It is only right that more and more enthusiasts want to learn about bloc...

Polkadot (DOT) Announces Upgraded Blockchain Governance

5 Jul 2022 1 minute read 0 comments GetBlock

Here’s how Polkadot’s blockchain governance system upgrade will affect the network and what that means for GetBlock clients. During the annual Polkadot Decoded gathering, Polkadot’s founder Gavin Wood announced an upgrade of the blockchain governance...

Why Crypto Market Dip May Be Good For Web3 Development

27 Jun 2022 3 minute read 1 comment GetBlock

Here’s what happened to the cryptocurrency market this year and what it might mean for Web3 developers now and in the future. As 2022 has approached its equator, the cryptocurrency market continues to experience one of the toughest meltdowns in its h...

NFTs and Art Industry: Who Benefits from New Web3 Euphoria?

16 Jun 2022 3 minute read 0 comments GetBlock

Here’s how NFT-based technologies could impact the development of the art industry When Beeple’s digital collage of pictures named “EVERYDAYS: THE FIRST 5000 DAYS” was sold for 69.3 million dollars, even premier auction houses wanted to hop in on the...

How To Create An NFT Collection: 5 Easy Steps

14 Jun 2022 3 minute read 0 comments GetBlock

Here’s the guide explaining how users can create an NFT collection from scratch When Vignesh Sundaresan purchased Beeple’s landmark NFT “EVERYDAYS: THE FIRST 5000 DAYS” for roughly $69 million in March 2021, he believed this would push modern-day art...

What is a Blockchain Consensus Algorithm and How Does It Work?

7 Jun 2022 3 minute read 0 comments GetBlock

Here’s how consensus algorithms — a key element in blockchain technology — work and differentiate from each other. Did you know that the first-ever consensus algorithm called Paxos was created in 1989? Its initial goal was to enable a distributed net...