Category: Blockchain

Tokenization is the process of creating a digital asset on a blockchain that can represent various assets, including physical assets, digital assets, or even rights of ownership. In this post, we explore the advantages of tokenizing real estate assets using blockchain technology in order to streamline property ownership transfers. We discuss the benefits of tokenization […]

In this post, we demonstrate how to swiftly deploy Stacks blockchain nodes on AWS with the AWS Blockchain Node Runners blueprint.

Data within public blockchain networks such as Bitcoin and Ethereum can be accessed by anyone. However, accessing and making sense of this information has traditionally been a complex and technical undertaking. Much of the data is encoded and stored as bytes, rather than in a human-readable format. In this post, we introduce a solution that demonstrates how you can chat with blockchain data using Amazon Bedrock and the AWS Public Blockchain datasets. We discuss Amazon Bedrock, review the solution architecture, provide example prompts, share interesting findings, and go over how you can extend the solution to integrate with different data sources.

In September 2022, Ethereum transitioned to a Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus model. This change allows anyone with a minimum of 32 ether to stake their holdings and operate a validator node, thereby participating in network validation and earning staking rewards. In this post, we explore the technical challenges and requirements of operating an institutional-grade Ethereum staking service. Additionally, we outline a solution for deploying an Ethereum staking service on AWS.

Different types of blockchain applications and users demand varying types of private key management solutions, referred to as wallets. Custodial wallets are managed by third-party vendors such as a centralized crypto exchange, whereas non-custodial wallets give you full control and ownership over your private keys and funds. In this post, we focus on multi-party computation (MPC) wallets. We introduce the core concepts of MPC wallets, including the security features they offer that make MPC wallets uniquely well suited for institutional customers. We also detail the most critical aspects of implementing a distributed, highly secure MPC wallet on AWS, including a design for a single MPC cosigner that uses AWS Nitro Enclaves to protect the most sensitive information: the key shards.

This is a guest post co-written by Arnaud Briche, the Founder of Agnostic. At Agnostic, our mission is to democratize access to well-structured blockchain data. We aim to provide a swift, user-friendly, and robust method for querying the vast volumes of data generated by smart contract blockchains. As a company, for performance reasons we first […]

In the rapidly evolving realm of Web3, developers face the daunting challenge of managing and using vast amounts of blockchain data. This is where ZettaBlock steps in, revolutionizing Web3 development by offering a unified platform that integrates real-time and historical on-chain and off-chain data, both public and private. Enhanced with AI-driven tools, ZettaBlock is designed […]

In order to build an application that interacts with the Bitcoin blockchain, whether it be a wallet, an Ordinals marketplace, or a BTC exchange, you must be able to reliably access the Bitcoin network. For example, you will need to read critical data from the blockchain that acts as input for properly constructed Bitcoin transactions. […]

In the evolving landscape of blockchain technology, understanding the intricacies of node deployment on AWS is paramount in order to be able to interact with the blockchain. In this post, we provide a comprehensive overview of the role nodes serve in blockchain networks, cover the spectrum of available node types, discuss use cases, and present […]

Building a cryptocurrency wallet requires the operation of a multitude of blockchain-specific components that enable critical functionality for the wallet. This includes but is not limited to provisioning and managing blockchain nodes, developing secure private key management solutions, building performant transaction management modules, and working with complex blockchain data pipelines. These components require complex security […]