v1.0.0-alpha

[AugustoL]

OpenScan v1.0.0-alpha Release Notes

Announcing OpenScan Alpha

We're excited to announce the first public alpha release of OpenScan — a trustless, open-source blockchain explorer for Ethereum and Layer 2 networks.

We choose to build trustless systems even when it is harder.
We pay the cost of openness over the convenience of control.

Alpha Status

This is an alpha release and is not production ready. The purpose of this release is to:

• Test the basic and initial features of the explorer
• Gather community feedback on functionality and user experience
• Identify bugs and edge cases across different networks
• Validate our trustless, RPC-first architecture

Our goal is to iterate based on feedback and deliver a production-ready explorer for all supported networks in future releases.

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Access OpenScan

• ENS Gateway: openscan.eth.link
• GitHub Pages: openscan-explorer.github.io/explorer
• IPFS: Pinned on IPFS for censorship-resistant access

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Supported Networks

Network	Chain ID	Status
Ethereum Mainnet	1	Supported
Arbitrum One	42161	Supported
Optimism	10	Supported
Base	8453	Supported
Polygon PoS	137	Supported
BSC (BNB Chain)	56	Supported
Sepolia Testnet	11155111	Supported
BSC Testnet	97	Supported
Localhost (Hardhat/Anvil)	31337	Supported

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Features

Core Explorer Functionality

• Block Explorer — View detailed block information including transactions, gas usage, and timestamps
• Transaction Details — Inspect transaction data, receipts, logs, and execution traces
• Address Lookup — Check balances, transaction history, and contract code
• Network Statistics — Track chain metrics, gas prices, and block times

Smart Contract Interaction

• Verified Contract Support — Read from and write to verified smart contracts
• ABI Import — Import contract ABIs for unverified contracts
• Hardhat 3 Ignition Support — Import and interact with local deployments

Layer 2 Support

• Arbitrum — L1 block numbers, send counts, request IDs
• Optimism/Base — L1 fee breakdown (l1Fee, l1GasPrice, l1GasUsed)

RPC Strategy Options

• Fallback Mode — Sequential RPC calls with automatic failover
• Parallel Mode — Query multiple providers simultaneously for comparison and reliability

Developer Tools

• Hex Encoder/Decoder — Convert between hex and text formats
• Unit Converter — Convert between Wei, Gwei, and ETH
• Custom RPC Support — Configure your own RPC endpoints per network
• Transaction Builder — Construct and simulate transactions

User Experience

• Dark/Light Mode — Toggle between themes
• Responsive Design — Mobile-friendly interface
• ENS Resolution — Display ENS names for addresses
• IPFS/ENS Hosting — Fully decentralized deployment

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Known Limitations

As an alpha release, please be aware of:

• Some RPC providers may have rate limits or occasional downtime
• Contract verification relies on Sourcify; not all contracts may be verified
• Performance may vary depending on network congestion and RPC response times
• Some edge cases in transaction decoding may not be fully handled

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Feedback & Contributions

We welcome your feedback! This alpha release is about learning and improving together.

• Report Issues: GitHub Issues
• Contribute: Contributing Guide
• Contact: Available via XMTP on the Contact Page

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What's Next

Our roadmap toward a stable v1.0.0 release includes:

• Stability improvements and bug fixes based on community feedback
• Enhanced error handling and loading states
• Performance optimizations
• Additional network support
• Improved contract interaction UX

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Thank you for being part of the OpenScan journey. Together, we're building a more open and trustless blockchain infrastructure.

The OpenScan Team

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