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    eip-4844,-blobs,-and-blob-gas:-what-you-need-to-know
    Ethereum
    EIP-4844, Blobs, and Blob Gas: What you need to know

    With the upcoming Dencun upgrade, Ethereum will adopt EIP-4844, commonly called proto-danksharding. This upgrade introduces type-3 transactions, bringing new opportunities and new complexity for..

    introducing-ethernow:-real-time-observability-for-ethereum
    Ethereum
    Introducing Ethernow: Real-Time Observability for...

    On-chain data tells you what has happened. Pre-chain data tells you why it is happening. For anyone who has ever felt transaction anxiety, scratched their head over unexpected slippage, or realized..

    mempool-archive-quickstart:-how-to-use-blocknative's-historical-ethereum-mempool-data-to-analyze-private-transactions,-mev,-and-ofas
    Blog Nav Post
    Mempool Archive Quickstart: How to use Blocknative's...

    Blocknative offers the most exhaustive historical archive of Ethereum's mempool transaction events, encompassing >15 TB with over 5 billion transactions since November 2019. The dataset comprises 27..

    lessons-earned-one-year-post-merge:-unraveling-pbs-and-its-effect-on-mev,-block-building,-and-the-ethereum-network
    Ethereum
    Lessons Earned One Year Post-Merge: Unraveling PBS and...

    The success of The Merge and the subsequent Shapella hard-fork showcased Ethereum's ability to smoothly ship significant network upgrades. However, this transition was not without its challenges and..

    the-false-narrative-of-mev-protection:-how-private-transactions-can-result-in-a-poorer-settlement-than-sending-publicly
    MEV
    The False Narrative of MEV Protection: How Private...

    Private transactions have taken off across the Ethereum ecosystem. In the graph below you can see that private transactions have been steadily growing post-Merge from ~5% to nearly 15% of all smart..

    the-path-to-ethereum-scalability-with-proto-danksharding
    Danksharding
    The Path to Ethereum Scalability with...

    In order to onboard the next billion users to Ethereum, we need to meet them where they already are. To achieve this, scalability is of paramount importance. Currently, Ethereum is limited to 15..

    understanding-ethereum-restaking-and-eigenlayer
    Restaking
    Understanding Ethereum Restaking and EigenLayer

    The risks and rewards of extending ethereum's security to other chains Ethereum restaking has quickly taken the spotlight as the next big advancement in blockchain security and programability. But..

    blocknative-announces-transaction-boost:-a-tool-for-mev-protection-while-preserving-transaction-observability
    MEV
    Blocknative Announces Transaction Boost: A Tool for...

    Remotely, August 23, 2023 - Blocknative launches Transaction Boost, an MEV protection aggregator that protects privacy while providing real-time status updates. Now, users don’t have to sacrifice..

    anatomy-of-a-slot:-the-tumultuous-12-seconds-during-ethereum-slots
    MEV
    Anatomy of a Slot: The tumultuous 12 seconds during...

    Transitioning Ethereum to proof-of-stake changed how transactions ultimately land on-chain. Like clockwork, every 12 seconds a validator has the opportunity to add a block to the beacon chain. But..

    decoding-ethereum-smart-contract-events-using-abis
    Ethereum
    Decoding Ethereum Smart Contract Events using ABIs

    Application Binary Interfaces, or ABIs, are an integral part of how Ethereum smart contracts interact with the outside world. Without a smart contract’s ABI, a dapp or another smart contract has no..

    ethcc:-understanding-erc-4337—how-it-works-and-exploring-unknowns
    Erc4337
    EthCC: Understanding ERC-4337—How it works and...

    This timely talk covers ERC-4337, new transaction flows, MEV implications and a 4337 mental model. From a new intent layer to alt-mempools, to Paymasters, and to Bundlers, Blocknative CEO and..

    the-number-of-private-transactions-on-ethereum-doubles-in-last-quarter
    MEV
    The Number of Private Transactions on Ethereum Doubles...

    This quarter, private transactions—meaning transactions that bypassed the public mempool—made up 9.6% of all smart contract transactions on Ethereum. That’s nearly 1 out of every 10 transactions!

    how-to-get-ethereum-transaction-notifications-in-slack-and-discord-with-webhooks
    Ethereum
    How to Get Ethereum Transaction Notifications in Slack...

    Anyone doing transactions on Ethereum is familiar with a certain level of transaction anxiety. The complexity and mutability of the pre-chain layer creates uncertainty about transaction..

    missed-slots-caused-by-gossip-issues-on-consensus-layer:-addressing-late-block-reorgs-on-ethereum
    Ethereum
    Missed slots caused by gossip issues on consensus...

    On April 15th, 2023, Blocknative’s internal MEV-relay alerting system began picking up an unusual pattern of missed slots. Upon further inspection, we found that these missed slots occurred due to..

    how-gossipsub-overlays-empower-ethereum's-consensus-layer
    Ethereum
    How GossipSub Overlays Empower Ethereum's Consensus...

    Peer-to-peer networks are characterized by the large-scale broadcast of messages between nodes. Efficient broadcast is therefore essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of..

    understanding-attestation-committees,-aggregation,-and-slot-inclusion-on-ethereum
    Ethereum
    Understanding Attestation Committees, Aggregation, and...

    In Ethereum's proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, the process of attestation plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and security of the network. With the rush of new validators and node..

    what-are-p2p-overlays-on-ethereum
    Ethereum
    What are P2P Overlays on Ethereum

    In Ethereum's decentralized ecosystem, peer-to-peer (P2P) overlays play a critical role in facilitating communication and maintaining the integrity of the network. However, it is essential to..

    mev-protection:-how-to-avoid-front-running-and-sandwiching-bots
    MEV
    MEV Protection: How to avoid front-running and...

    Listen to this post: In the world of DeFi, transaction anxiety is a genuine concern—particularly when it involves high-value transactions. Many traders have experienced the unsettling feeling of..

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