Why you (probably) don't need a REST API
Nov 24, 2025 · 10 min read · REST is the gold standard of API design. We all know it, we all use it, and we all (pretend) to love it. But let's look at the reality of development today. Most of us aren't building public-facing APIs for unknown consumers. We are building backends...
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Running a Solana RPC Node: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me From the Start (Tutorial)
Oct 14, 2025 · 15 min read · So... I decided to run my own Solana RPC node. You know, for that sweet independence from rate-limited public endpoints, faster queries, and honestly? Just to say I did it. How hard could it be, right? Spoiler: It's not that hard, but man, there are ...
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Not Just RESTing: How gRPC Redefines Service Communication
Sep 29, 2025 · 8 min read · 📝 Introduction Let’s begin this article with an analogy. Imagine you walk into a restaurant 🍽️. You (the client) place your order with the waiter (the API). The waiter takes your order, passes it to the kitchen (the server), and brings back your...
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Sep 18, 2025 · 4 min read · If you’ve been keeping an eye on the Web3 space, chances are you’ve heard of Berachain. It’s an EVM-compatible blockchain built on a unique Proof-of-Liquidity model, making it an interesting playground for DeFi developers and wallet builders alike. B...
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Rootstock Upgrade 8.0.0: What Developers Need to Know
Sep 17, 2025 · 2 min read · Every once in a while, a network upgrade goes beyond performance tweaks and bug fixes – it reshapes the way the ecosystem grows. Rootstock Upgrade 8.0.0 is exactly that kind of milestone. Why This Upgrade Matters Unlike minor releases, this upgrade c...
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RPC Providers Compared: Who’s Fast, Who’s Slow, Who’s Painful
Sep 8, 2025 · 4 min read · In Web3 development, RPC (Remote Procedure Call) providers are the invisible backbone between your application and the blockchain. Every token transfer, NFT mint, or contract call depends on them. And while your front end may be polished, users will ...
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Atleta Mainnet RPC Endpoints Are Now Live on NOWNodes
Aug 21, 2025 · 2 min read · I’ve got some exciting news to share: NOWNodes just rolled out support for Atleta Mainnet RPC endpoint! If you haven’t heard of Atleta yet, it’s one of the most promising new blockchains of 2025 — built to connect the worlds of sports, fitness, and b...
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Archive Nodes Explained: How They Work
Aug 15, 2025 · 3 min read · If you’ve ever tried to query blockchain data beyond the latest few blocks, you might have noticed something: most nodes can’t help you go far back in time. That’s where archive nodes come in — they’re like the blockchain’s full historical record, ac...
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