Better Blockchain Data with Noves
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About This Episode
In this episode of DevNTell, Narb welcomes Ben Roy and Christian Reza from Noves to explore their innovative approach to blockchain data. The discussion centers on the inherent readability problems with raw blockchain data, especially in complex DeFi transactions and smart contract wallets (ERC-4337). Ben demonstrates how Noves' products, like the "Linea for Humans" block explorer and their translation APIs, convert indecipherable hex data into clear, human-readable narratives. The team also introduces their concept of the "MDAS" (Modular Data Access Layer) and the importance of standardized schemas for data access, aiming to provide a reliable and efficient foundation for developers to build user-friendly wallets, tax reporting tools, and security auditing systems.
Key Takeaways
Noves bridges the gap between raw blockchain data and human-readable information using a translation API.
Traditional block explorers are often insufficient for understanding complex multi-step DeFi transactions or account abstraction-based activity.
The Modular Data Access Layer (MDAS) is proposed as a way to standardize and organize blockchain data access, similar to execution and settlement layers.
Standardized data schemas are crucial for the ecosystem to build reliable cross-platform tools for accounting, auditing, and wallet history.
Noves provides tools for transaction simulation, helping users understand the potential outcomes of their actions before signing.
Developer accessibility is a priority, with Noves offering free API accounts and aiming to open-source key components like their transaction simulator.
Featured Guests
Ben Roy
Co-Founder @ Noves
Christian Reza
Co-Founder @ Noves
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