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Highlight x SimpleHash - Scaling Digital Art & Culture

Highlight x SimpleHash - Scaling Digital Art & Culture

10/8/2024

Highlight is one of the leading platforms for creating and collecting digital art and artifacts. Highlight uses SimpleHash to power core token metadata and content data pipelines across L2 networks, including the Kafka Streaming Service, in order to have the most timely and reliable ingestion of token data possible.

Unlocking the Future of Onchain Gaming: B3 and Basement Ecosystem

Unlocking the Future of Onchain Gaming: B3 and Basement Ecosystem

9/30/2024

B3 is revolutionizing onchain gaming with its platform Basement.fun, offering a seamless experience that eliminates the traditional barriers of onchain interactions for both gamers and developers. By leveraging a Layer 3 architecture and partnering with SimpleHash for enhanced data management, B3 empowers developers to build immersive, scalable games while keeping gameplay frictionless for users.

How to add fungible balances to your app

How to add fungible balances to your app

9/10/2024

In this short guide, we walk through your options for quickly setting up querying of user native and fungible balances by wallet.

How to use Kafka to stream fungible token data

How to use Kafka to stream fungible token data

9/9/2024

SimpleHash provides Kafka as one of the Bulk Service options to serve high performance workloads, requiring the ingestion of large amounts of token records. In this short guide, we're going to talk through key Kafka concepts, and how to start streaming real-time fungible token transfers.

Supercharging EVM apps on Flow

Supercharging EVM apps on Flow

8/16/2024

Crescendo introduces EVM equivalence to Flow, and at SimpleHash, we're excited to be supporting this major new upgrade of the ecosystem. Using SimpleHash, developers can take advantage of Crescendo’s features as part of our core set of APIs to access multi-chain Fungible Token and NFT data.

Fungible Prices Now Live

Fungible Prices Now Live

8/7/2024

It's now super easy to grab the name, symbol and active prices of any fungible tokens using SimpleHash.

Faraway x SimpleHash

Faraway x SimpleHash

7/12/2024

Faraway offers top-tier web3 development tools for game studios, featuring cross-chain smart contracts and APIs. They chose SimpleHash to improve their NFT data management, utilizing SimpleHash's Kafka streams, saving Faraway $220K annually by avoiding in-house system costs.

Exodus x SimpleHash

Exodus x SimpleHash

5/22/2024

Exodus' mission is to empower users with a user-friendly, multi-chain crypto wallet. Partnering with SimpleHash, Exodus has been able to provide a leading NFT experience, filter out spam, and maintain a strong design ethos.

Query Fungible Tokens Using SimpleHash

Query Fungible Tokens Using SimpleHash

5/14/2024

Today we're making life even easier for crypto developers - you can now query fungibles along with NFTs via SimpleHash.

Moongate x SimpleHash - Building the Web3 Engagement Layer

Moongate x SimpleHash - Building the Web3 Engagement Layer

4/29/2024

Moongate is building the next generation of customer engagement by seamlessly integrating the physical and digital, with a stated mission to “transform the value exchange between consumers and brands." SimpleHash is helping them achieve this mission, by powering all things NFT.

Coinbase Wallet x SimpleHash

Coinbase Wallet x SimpleHash

4/28/2024

SimpleHash is now powering NFTs for Coinbase Wallet, and helping them roll out support for additional chain ecosystems, including Solana.

0xPPL x SimpleHash

0xPPL x SimpleHash

3/25/2024

0xPPL is one of the best placed teams to be building at the intersection of on-chain and social, and SimpleHash is supporting 0xPPL in their ambitious mission.

How to Query Rare Sats

How to Query Rare Sats

3/23/2024

Rare Sats have become a hot topic in crypto. On Bitcoin, each satoshi may have special significance, based on its sat number or range, (e.g., a palindrome number, or being mined in an early transaction). In this guide, we walk through how to query them using SimpleHash.

Top 3 NFT Scams for 2024 and how to avoid them

Top 3 NFT Scams for 2024 and how to avoid them

3/17/2024

In this article, we’ll go over some of the most common scams in the market, and how the SimpleHash API can help protect your users.

DRiP & The SimpleHash Kafka Bulk Service

DRiP & The SimpleHash Kafka Bulk Service

3/5/2024

DRiP has been a pioneer of utilizing compressed NFTs on Solana - taking advantage of their low cost to facilitate large scale drops, at lower cost to creators, democratizing media creation. SimpleHash helps power their bulk Solana data needs.

Boosting UX with the SimpleHash API

Boosting UX with the SimpleHash API

2/26/2024

The SimpleHash API does more than give access to data - it bolsters the user experience our partners provide their users. These collaborations underscore a pivotal journey towards a seamless user experience (UX) and customer experience (CX) across web3.

Daylight x SimpleHash

Daylight x SimpleHash

2/14/2024

As part of surfacing the best and most relevant crypto transactions, Daylight needed reliable access to comprehensive and complete NFT data across multiple chains.

Saving $1m a year with the SimpleHash API

Saving $1m a year with the SimpleHash API

2/14/2024

The operational costs for developers building the space's infrastructure are high, from indexing and data storage to intangibles such as customer experience. At SimpleHash our NFT data platform saves customers up to $1M annually on engineering time and compute.

Navigating NFTs: 2024 Trends And Opportunities For Growth

Navigating NFTs: 2024 Trends And Opportunities For Growth

2/11/2024

As we enter 2024, the NFT space is not just about digital art anymore; it's an evolving ecosystem ripe with opportunities and trends reshaping its future.

How Awaken Went Multi-Chain with SimpleHash

How Awaken Went Multi-Chain with SimpleHash

2/1/2024

Awaken saw 200+ hours of developer time saved, and annual savings of more than $30,000 by using SimpleHash to go multi-chain for their AI powered tax platform.

Bitcoin Ordinals, Inscriptions and Curses: A Primer

Bitcoin Ordinals, Inscriptions and Curses: A Primer

1/24/2024

In this primer, we’re going to dive deeper into what some of the commonly used terms and concepts in the Ordinals ecosystem mean, how they work, and what developers building NFT applications in this space need to know.

What are the major token types on each chain?

What are the major token types on each chain?

1/10/2024

In this article, we’re going to cover the major token types on the major blockchain ecosystems, their typical functionality and use cases, and compare and contrast between each of them. We’ve focused on the top 3 digital asset chains by volume (as of early 2024) – EVM, Solana and Bitcoin.

How to Filter Spam NFT Tokens

How to Filter Spam NFT Tokens

12/31/2023

SimpleHash provides a sophisticated spam scoring system. The system assigns a score from 0 to 100 to each NFT collection, indicating the likelihood of being spam (100 being the highest probability). Developers can use this score to filter out unwanted spam.

How to Identify NFTs on Each Chain

How to Identify NFTs on Each Chain

12/30/2023

Each NFT, no matter the chain it's based on, has an ID allowing it to be uniquely identified. These identifiers can be structured quite differently depending on the chain ecosystem the NFT is a part of and the standards it adheres to however. SimpleHash helps simplify all of this with a cross-chain NFT and token identifier schema.

How to Compare Rarity Data Across Different NFT Collections

How to Compare Rarity Data Across Different NFT Collections

12/28/2023

SimpleHash includes OpenRarity rarity calculations for all tokens adhering to the ERC721 standard on EVM, and the Metaplex standard on Solana, where trait data is available, making it easy to compare rarity data across different NFT collections.

Security Best Practices for your NFT API Integration

Security Best Practices for your NFT API Integration

12/20/2023

This brief article is dedicated to guiding web3 developers through essential security and safety practices specifically tailored for using a REST-based API like SimpleHash to retrieve NFT data.

The future of real-world asset tokenization – why it’s more than just hype

The future of real-world asset tokenization – why it’s more than just hype

12/14/2023

The tokenization of real-world assets democratizes traditional finance markets while making Web3 more accessible to everyone involved in the ecosystem. As we look into 2024, Web3 companies are buzzing with excitement to support the tokenization of real-world assets.

New analytics-focused endpoints offer deeper insights into the NFT market

New analytics-focused endpoints offer deeper insights into the NFT market

11/27/2023

We’re introducing a suite of analytics-focused endpoints, designed to provide comprehensive insights into the world of NFTs. These tools are not just powerful, they cater to a wide range of use cases, making NFT data more accessible and understandable.

Integrating NFTs into Your Web3 Application with the SimpleHash API

Integrating NFTs into Your Web3 Application with the SimpleHash API

11/20/2023

Learn how to integrate NFTs into your Web3 application using the SimpleHash API. We'll cover the core steps for accessing and utilizing NFT data from multiple blockchains and marketplaces through a single interface.

How To Calculate NFT Rarity Scores

How To Calculate NFT Rarity Scores

11/19/2023

This post delves into how developers can utilize SimpleHash to integrate rarity data into their applications, enhancing user engagement and providing additional detail about tokens within collections.

How Kresus leverages SimpleHash to makes Web3 more accessible for new users

How Kresus leverages SimpleHash to makes Web3 more accessible for new users

11/13/2023

Learn how Kresus leverages SimpleHash to spark new innovations and invite more people to explore NFT trading.

How to Create NFT Collections on Each Chain

How to Create NFT Collections on Each Chain

11/10/2023

Learn more about how collections differ on each major chain and ecosystem, and how to go about creating them to adhere to the proper standards, and reading the relevant data.

How to Update NFT Metadata

How to Update NFT Metadata

11/9/2023

In this post, we're going to walk through how to correctly update NFT metadata - important for collections involving reveals or drops, or for dynamic NFT collections.

How to Track NFT Sales

How to Track NFT Sales

11/3/2023

Learn how to track NFT sales at the token, wallet, collection and chain level, a crucial part of any wallet, portfolio or accounting application involving digital assets.

The next phase of SimpleHash: Q3 2023 Update

The next phase of SimpleHash: Q3 2023 Update

10/27/2023

Learn more about our latest updates and exactly what you can expect from the next phase of SimpleHash

How Brave put token-gating on autopilot with SimpleHash’s NFT API

How Brave put token-gating on autopilot with SimpleHash’s NFT API

10/23/2023

Learn how Brave built out a sophisticated token-gated platform with SimpleHash’s multi-chain NFT API and unmatched spam scoring functionality.

How Zerion expanded support for NFTs across seven chains with SimpleHash

How Zerion expanded support for NFTs across seven chains with SimpleHash

10/17/2023

Learn how Zerion uses SimpleHash’s reliable data infrastructure and rapid processing times to augment their request capacity and broaden their chain support.

Frame & SimpleHash – Empowering NFT Developers & Creators

Frame & SimpleHash – Empowering NFT Developers & Creators

10/6/2023

At the heart of both platforms lies a shared ethos: democratizing access to NFTs and fostering a thriving ecosystem.

How SimpleHash keeps all NFT data up to date

How SimpleHash keeps all NFT data up to date

10/4/2023

Learn more about the complexities of dealing with real-time NFT data across dozens of chains - and how SimpleHash makes it simple for developers

How Interface saved over 100 hours in engineering labor with SimpleHash

How Interface saved over 100 hours in engineering labor with SimpleHash

10/1/2023

Learn how Interface uses SimpleHash’s NFT API for seamless multi-chain coverage and efficient media processing, all while conserving significant development resources.

How Ultimate increased user access to NFTs by 30% with SimpleHash

How Ultimate increased user access to NFTs by 30% with SimpleHash

9/29/2023

Learn how Ultimate leverages SimpleHash to simplify multi-chain NFT data indexing, optimize their end-user experience, and ultimately differentiate themselves as a Web3 wallet.

How Soho launched spam detection 90% faster with SimpleHash

How Soho launched spam detection 90% faster with SimpleHash

8/25/2023

Learn how Soho teamed up with SimpleHash to implement sophisticated spam detection — while cutting significant development time and costs.

How DappRadar saves $84k annually in operating costs with SimpleHash

How DappRadar saves $84k annually in operating costs with SimpleHash

8/7/2023

Learn how DappRadar leverages SimpleHash’s multi-chain NFT API to save thousands on data storage and ensure a rapid, reliable portfolio experience for their users.

Scaling with SimpleHash: 3 ways Web3 leaders have found success

Scaling with SimpleHash: 3 ways Web3 leaders have found success

8/3/2023

In this article, we dive into the three key benefits of scaling your business with our customized enterprise plan.

How Tholos saved $10K in monthly engineering resources with SimpleHash

How Tholos saved $10K in monthly engineering resources with SimpleHash

8/3/2023

Learn how Tholos leverages SimpleHash’s multi-chain NFT API to offer a chain-agnostic MPC wallet with reliable data on demand.

How Integral saved 70% of their development time with SimpleHash

How Integral saved 70% of their development time with SimpleHash

8/3/2023

Learn how Integral uses SimpleHash’s multi-chain API to save time and cash on in-house dev work and ship features faster than the competition.

Bitcoin Ordinals 101: The cutting edge of NFTs

Bitcoin Ordinals 101: The cutting edge of NFTs

8/3/2023

Learn the ins and outs of Bitcoin ordinals – the latest development in the world of NFTs – and how SimpleHash is staying on the forefront of Web3.

Webacy and SimpleHash: Tools for Protecting Your Digital Assets

Webacy and SimpleHash: Tools for Protecting Your Digital Assets

7/12/2023

We live in a digital age, so more of our assets are becoming digital. This presents convenience but also a challenge: how to keep digital assets safe?

The next phase of SimpleHash: Q2 2023 Update

The next phase of SimpleHash: Q2 2023 Update

7/7/2023

Learn more about our latest updates and exactly what you can expect in the coming quarter with SimpleHash.

SimpleHash product update: we’re adding new chains (30+ total)

SimpleHash product update: we’re adding new chains (30+ total)

7/7/2023

Today, we're sharing the exciting news that we've added new chains to our platform, bringing our total to over 30 chains and counting.

How SimpleHash Fights NFT Spam Using AI and Crowdsourcing

How SimpleHash Fights NFT Spam Using AI and Crowdsourcing

7/7/2023

One of the biggest problems in the NFT space right now is NFT spam. SimpleHash helps combat spam by including spam scores in its responses, allowing consumers of the API to filter out unwanted collections.

How Dora saved $500k in hiring & personnel costs with SimpleHash

How Dora saved $500k in hiring & personnel costs with SimpleHash

7/7/2023

Learn how Dora, the first multi-chain search engine, uses SimpleHash to index NFT data seamlessly and offer one of the most holistic, competitively priced products on the market.

Bitski builds the NFT wallet for everyone, powered by SimpleHash

Bitski builds the NFT wallet for everyone, powered by SimpleHash

7/7/2023

Bitski has partnered with SimpleHash because they enable us to provide seamless NFT data to our wallet users around the world.

How Bitski improved platform speed by 50% with SimpleHash

How Bitski improved platform speed by 50% with SimpleHash

7/3/2023

Learn how Bitski leveraged SimpleHash to integrate an airtight spam scoring solution, save months of engineering work, and accelerate wallet load times to milliseconds.

How Rainbow saved over $750k in NFT indexing costs with SimpleHash

How Rainbow saved over $750k in NFT indexing costs with SimpleHash

6/27/2023

Learn how SimpleHash streamlined Rainbow’s customer experience by eliminating buggy workarounds and offering on-demand, white-glove service.

How Mask uses SimpleHash to render 2-3x faster

How Mask uses SimpleHash to render 2-3x faster

6/27/2023

Learn how SimpleHash supplies Mask Network with an easy-to-use, speedy API at a competitive price — helping Mask provide the optimal end-user experience.

How to design a 10/10 user experience: lessons from Rainbow's growth

How to design a 10/10 user experience: lessons from Rainbow's growth

5/30/2023

Learn how Rainbow, one of the leading ETH wallets in the world, builds a best-in-class customer experience from the ground up.

SimpleHash Announces General Availability of Solana Compressed NFTs

SimpleHash Announces General Availability of Solana Compressed NFTs

5/15/2023

SimpleHash is excited to announce general availability for querying compressed NFTs on Solana mainnet, devnet and testnet. Compressed NFTs are one of the most exciting new standards on Solana, and for NFTs in general.

POAPs (Proof of Attendance Protocol) 101

POAPs (Proof of Attendance Protocol) 101

5/15/2023

POAPs (Proof of Attendance Protocol) are a type of NFT used to represent proof of attendance or participation in a specific event or activity.

Leading Growth Marketing in web3

Leading Growth Marketing in web3

5/15/2023

In this interview, SimpleHash Co-Founder Olly Wilson interviews Alexander Guy, Head of Growth Marketing at Zerion. We break down what it takes to lead growth marketing in web3, appealing to specific customer segments, running on-chain analytics, and the similarities between sports cards and NFTs.

How to stream real time NFT events

How to stream real time NFT events

5/15/2023

Obtaining real-time NFT data is challenging - SimpleHash makes it easy

How SimpleHash makes handling NFT media easier

How SimpleHash makes handling NFT media easier

5/15/2023

Since NFTs are so strongly associated with imagery or visual details, getting the details right on handling NFT media is extremely important for delivering a great end-user experience. But doing so isn’t always easy. In this post, we walk through some of the challenges in working with NFT media, and how SimpleHash solves these challenges.

How to calculate the value of your user’s NFT portfolio

How to calculate the value of your user’s NFT portfolio

5/15/2023

Calculating the value of your users’ NFT portfolios just got a lot easier with SimpleHash’s API.

How SimpleHash handles chain re-orgs

How SimpleHash handles chain re-orgs

5/15/2023

Using SimpleHash, developers can have confidence that chain re-orgs will be reflected quickly and reliably, allowing them to focus on their end-user applications, not the intricacies of different blockchain finality mechanisms.

Compressed NFTs: Building a World-Class Experience

Compressed NFTs: Building a World-Class Experience

5/15/2023

We spoke with Alex Barnes, head of NFT product at Phantom, on what it takes to build a world-class NFT experience, and the impact Solana compressed NFTs will have on the space.

Exploring the Potential of Gaming

Exploring the Potential of Gaming

5/15/2023

From virtual worlds to in-game economies, the possibilities of gaming assets are endless. With the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with our digital environment, avatars, weapons, and virtual real estate are sure to be a game-changer for the digital age

SimpleHash Updates – February

SimpleHash Updates – February

2/1/2023

We’ve been working hard over the past month to ship new capabilities to power your NFT data needs. Here are a few of the major capabilities and updates we’ve released:

New NFT API endpoints and webhook events – December 2022

New NFT API endpoints and webhook events – December 2022

12/1/2022

At SimpleHash, we’ve been working hard to ship new functionality and capabilities to serve our users, and make accessing NFT data easier than ever.