23rd August 2023 Digital Bytes

Blockchain explorers: why do they matter? - blockchain explorers are tools similar to search engines (e.g. Google) for blockchain data, offering insights into transactions and more. Whilst they provide transparency, privacy risks still exist but, alongside transparency, smart contract insights and real-time alerts are other benefits. Notable explorers include Etherscan and Blockchain.com, allowing for data, verification of details and utilisation of analytics to be searched whereby enhancing transparency in the blockchain ecosystem.

Does Coinbase’s new base blockchain make it an infrastructure provider? - Coinbase's Layer-2 network - Base - is an Ethereum blockchain for innovation. Developed with Optimism, it tackles issues experienced by Ethereum by speeding up transactions, lowering fees and maintaining security. Aave, Uniswap and OpenSea are all integrating with Base and even Coca-Cola is using Base for NFTs. This trend shows Base's broad potential beyond finance and positions Coinb…