The Ethereum ecosystem has grown so large over the years with several protocols being built on it drawing billions of dollars in assets.
While this is positive for the Web3 space, the need for interoperability between these protocols remains a challenge both within and outside the Ethereum ecosystem.
Jason Goldberg, founder and CEO of Airstack, explained at EthGlobal how the Airstack protocol can integrate web3 composability into applications for accessing on-chain transactions and data from across the Ethereum ecosystem.
What is Airstack?
Airstack is a Web3 protocol that provides APIs for developers to query and build with Web3 data, empowering a a new generation of interoperable, data-aware Web3 applications and protocols.
Airstack allows developers to instantly integrate on-chain and off-chain data into any application, making it easy to get the exact data needed in easy-to-integrate formats without coding skills.
With Airstack, developers can browse, remix, or fork from published queries and APIs, query on-chain, off-chain, cross-chain, and cross-projects, and integrate into any Web2/3 app without any additional infrastructure.
It is compatible with multiple networks, including Ethereum, Polygon, BNB Smart Chain, Optimism, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Gnosis Chain, Aurora, and Celo.
The Power of Airstack
Jason explained that Airstack is a versatile platform with key features designed to facilitate interactions with the Ethereum blockchain. One of the features is Token Balances.
He explained that Airstack simplifies the process of querying token balances associated with any Ethereum wallet.
This feature allows users to effortlessly retrieve detailed information about their token holdings, including the token type and the specific amount they possess.
Whether you’re building a portfolio tracker or a financial analytics tool, Airstack’s token balance feature provides valuable insights into asset holdings.
The second feature he mentioned is the Social Profiles. Airstack helps users discover the social profiles linked to Ethereum wallets.
This feature provides insights into the wallet’s DApp (decentralized application) affiliations, including the DApp name, the number of followers the wallet has, and the number of other users it follows.
This can be invaluable for social interactions and for assessing a user’s online presence and connections within the Ethereum ecosystem.
He added that Airstack allows to track the events attended by a special identity linked to an Ethereum wallet. This grants access to event-related information such as the event name, its description, and its location.
This functionality is particularly useful for gathering data on user participation in events, conferences, or gatherings within the blockchain space.
Airstack also enables users to dive into the metadata of tokenized non-fungible tokens (NFTs). This feature empowers users to create complex filters based on attributes associated with NFTs, such as background color.
For developers and enthusiasts working with NFTs, this feature opens up possibilities for categorizing and analyzing NFTs based on their unique characteristics.
Another capability of Airstack is that it enables users to query data related to NFT sales transactions from well-known marketplaces like OpenSea and Rarible.
This consolidates data from various NFT marketplaces into one accessible location. This is valuable for tracking the sale and transfer of digital assets, which is particularly important in the NFT space, where transparency and traceability are key.
Building with Airstack
The CEO said that whether developers are aiming to create a front-end application or a robust backend system, Airstack offers comprehensive support.
Airstack provides Software Development Kits (SDKs) for React, Node.js, and Python. These SDKs simplify the process of integrating Airstack’s powerful features into your projects.
Regardless of a developer’s development preferences, Airstack equips them with the tools needed to harness the platform’s capabilities seamlessly.
