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by Jay
2025-08-06
12 min read
Getting to Grips with Enterprise Blockchain Indexing and Indexed Blockchain Data: Why We Need a Query Layer in APIs
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by Jay
2025-08-05
12 min read
Your Go-To Checklist for Auditing zkVM Guest Programs, Inspired by 2025’s SP1 Security Guidelines If you're diving into auditing zkVM guest programs, you're in for a ride! Here’s a handy checklist to keep you on track, inspired by the latest SP1 Security Guidelines from 2025. Let’s break it down together.
Sure! Here’s a more casual and engaging version for you: **Summary:** So, back in January 2025, the SP1 team at Succinct was busy tackling some security issues. They managed to address three vulnerabilities and decided to retire those old legacy verifier routers for good. In this checklist, you’ll find all the fresh updates along with a handy guide on how to audit zkVM “guest” programs. It’s all laid out for you!
by Jay
2025-08-05
10 min read
Ethereum APIs: A Handy Guide for Backend Engineers
**Description:** Are you scratching your head over all those “Ethereum APIs” that seem pretty similar? Don’t worry! This handy, current guide breaks down what’s really standardized in the Ethereum stack--like Execution JSON‑RPC, Beacon REST, Engine, and ERC‑4337 Bundlers--compared to the extras that different providers throw in. With this info, you’ll be able to navigate the landscape much more easily!
by Jay
2025-08-04
12 min read
SP1 Private Proving: How to Bring TEE-Protected Inputs into Your Proof Pipeline
Succinct’s SP1 Private Proving makes it easy to create zero-knowledge proofs within a secure hardware Trusted Execution Environment (TEE). This means that your witness data stays safely locked away in a sealed enclave, while your application still receives a verifiable ZK proof. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process step by step.
by Jay
2025-08-04
11 min read
Must-Know Key Features of Infura Blockchain APIs for Every Architect
Infura’s platform has come a long way since its early days as just “hosted Ethereum nodes.” Now, it’s a robust multi-chain API layer that’s MEV-safe and ready for any failover situations, packed with security controls and storage options that big apps can really rely on. This guide breaks down the architectural capabilities that make it all possible.
by Jay
2025-08-04
11 min read
Private Proving Has Arrived: How TEEs Made zkVM Privacy Work in 2025
The blend of production-ready TEEs and GPU confidential computing has finally made it possible to deploy private zkVM proving on a large scale. In this post, we break down what shifted in 2025, outline some solid architectures that you can start using right now, highlight some common traps to steer clear of, and even share a 30-day roadmap to get you going.
by Jay
2025-08-04
4 min read
Locking Down Admin Keys and Multisigs: A Guide to Security Hardening
Making sure that admin keys and multisignature wallets are secure is super important for both startups and larger companies diving into blockchain solutions. In this detailed guide, you'll find expert advice, best practices, and some advanced techniques to strengthen your security measures.
by Jay
2025-08-03
12 min read
How Do Managed Blockchain Hosts Usually Price Validator Incentives, and Can We Predict Those Costs for a Two-Year P&L?
> **Summary:** Managed blockchain services primarily handle validator incentives through a combination of reward commissions, fixed monthly subscriptions, uptime/insurance add-ons, and MEV/priority fee policies. By using the right inputs--like network PRR and fee scheduling--you can optimize this process effectively.
by Jay
2025-08-03
12 min read
Which Blockchain API Offers Quick Data Retrieval? A Look at Benchmarks and Trade-Offs
**Concise summary:** When picking a blockchain API that prioritizes speed, make sure to check the p95 latency with your actual workloads. Don’t forget to look out for those sneaky limitations like block-range caps, indexing depth, and multi-region routing. This guide dives into a comparison of the latest independent evaluations.
