what's Blockscout?
Blockscout is an open-source blockchain explorer designed for Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible networks, enabling users to search, verify, and analyze transactions, smart contracts, addresses, and tokens across various chains including mainnets, testnets, layer-2 solutions, and sidechains. It provides a decentralized alternative to proprietary explorers, offering features like real-time transaction tracking, API access for developers, customizable dashboards, and integration tools for DeFi applications. Blockscout supports over 600 networks, emphasizing transparency and community-driven development through its GitHub repository, where contributors can extend functionality for specific blockchains.
Blockscout launched a Tor-native onion service for privacy-first Ethereum state verification.
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x.com/blockscoutLaunched a Tor-native onion service providing privacy-first access to observe and verify Ethereum state, including blocks, transactions, and accounts.
Partnered with OctavFi, integrating Octav as the default explorer in their app and using Octav's API for data across Blockscout applications.
Participated in the Onchain Capital Summit panel during Devconnect week in Buenos Aires in December 2025.
Listed as infrastructure provider for Tempo testnet, a stablechain payment network that recently opened its testnet with ecosystem partners including OpenAI, Shopify, Revolut, Deutsche Bank, and other major fintech and commerce platforms.
GIP-144 approved on Snapshot, confirming GnosisDAO support for SLA and hosting renewal covering January 2026 - December 2026.
Partners with morningvillexyz to launch quest activity on Soneium network with rewards in Soneium Score Season 4 points.
GnosisDAO governance proposal GIP-144 seeks community approval for annual renewal of Blockscout's SLA and hosting agreement covering January 2026 - December 2026, voting closes December 9, 2025.
Blockscout integrates with Clusters, enabling cluster-based search functionality across its multi-chain block explorer platform.
Blockscout named as infrastructure provider for Arc's public testnet launch, joining ecosystem that includes major financial institutions and payment networks.
Rotki adds blockscout integration as a data source for its privacy-focused financial tracking application.
Two team members recognized as top Base builders this week, sharing in 75,000 WCT prize pool for active development contributions on Base network.
Market endorsement positions the project as one of only two preferred blockchain explorers for new EVM chains, suggesting strong industry positioning and adoption potential.
New .mph domain support launched for MorphLayer integration, enabling direct navigation and enhanced visibility.
New .manta domain support launched with Manta Network integration for identity resolution and exploration.
New .arb domain support launched on blockchain explorer, powered by SpaceID Protocol integration.
Achieves S-Tier ranking as official HyperEVM explorer in HyperLiquid ecosystem.
APIs offer significant cost savings compared to Etherscan while maintaining quality of service.
New SolidityScan integration enables free smart contract security checks and vulnerability analysis directly in explorer interface.
New .zeta domain support launched on blockchain explorer, powered by SpaceID Protocol integration.