Argus is an open-source, PVM-focused blockchain explorer designed to address critical needs within the Polkadot ecosystem. With the upcoming Polkadot Virtual Machine (PVM) upgrade, Argus aims to provide a comprehensive, user-friendly, and feature-rich explorer that supports substrate-based chains and the new smart contract functionality. Our project will deliver a crucial infrastructure to support Polkadot's vision of a decentralized and interoperable blockchain network.
Full Proposal: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CTUhfRRV3m7b-p56dbGBYTXxhgucST2vDT9V83XVSiw/edit?usp=sharing
Schedule a meeting with us: https://calendly.com/anoyrc/one-on-one
Problem Statement
The Polkadot ecosystem is currently dominated by a single block explorer provider, as the DAO denied funding a competing service provider, this monopoly goes against Polkadot's ethos, which aims to decentralize as much as possible. Leading to concerns about centralization, limited innovation, and restricted access to necessary features. Current solutions often fail to meet the demands of decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contract functionality, particularly with the upcoming Polkadot Virtual Machine (PVM) upgrade. This leaves developers and users with inadequate tools to explore, query, and monitor blockchain data, inhibiting the ecosystem’s growth and transparency.
Previous block explorers in the ecosystem lacked many needed features and thus lacked adoption. We aim to build a competitive Blockexplorer that follows industry standards and top features to provide the Polkadot ecosystem with a credibly neutral, user-friendly experience.
Proposed Solution
Argus is designed to address these gaps by providing a decentralized, PVM-native, and feature-rich blockchain explorer for Polkadot. It leverages cutting-edge technologies to deliver a seamless experience for developers and end-users.
The key highlights of Argus include:
1. PVM and EVM Compatibility: Argus natively supports PVM, offering deep integration with the Polkadot ecosystem and cross-compatibility with EVM environments, catering to multi-chain use cases.
2. High-Performance Data Retrieval: An optimized backend with scalable infrastructure ensures rapid query processing, minimizing delays in blockchain data retrieval.
3. Comprehensive Feature Set: From integrated API services to real-time analytics, educational resources, and ecosystem forums, Argus provides a holistic exploration solution for both technical and non-technical users.
4. Modular Architecture: Argus is built with extensibility, allowing for easy integration of new features, processors, and analytics tailored to evolving community needs.
Core Features
For a more detailed feature list and feature breakdown, visit this link:[Feature List] Argus Explorer
1. Multi-Chain Support: Coverage of Polkadot, Kusama, and other parachains focuses on the complete integration of system chains.
2. Real-Time Block Explorer: Provides real-time insights into transaction data, block confirmations, and network performance metrics with minimal latency.
3. API Services for Developers: Argus offers a robust API framework that allows developers to integrate blockchain data into their applications effortlessly.
4. Seamless User Experience: Intuitive UI/UX that simplifies blockchain exploration, making it accessible to both newcomers and experienced users.
5. Enhanced Analytics: Performance analytics and blockchain monitoring tools that offer deep insights into transaction behaviors and account dynamics.
Check out our Milestones here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19TEIwbhbtHL2kOAYKg7rNYrWuINxU9rc0lm3k5YIwoM/edit?usp=sharing
Check out our detailed Feature list and feature breakdown: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UyjVWnm2FKPi5bH4Ibog-86jh5aOz2TcCIDru_9_iSY/edit?usp=sharing
Background
Our team consists of experienced blockchain developers and UI/UX designers who have successfully delivered multiple high-impact projects in the Web3 space:
1. Anoy Roy Chowdhury - Head of Product - 14+ Web3 Hackathon Winner / 4+ years of experience in software development, blockchain architecture, and team leadership.
2. Shamba Chowdhury - Systems Engineer - 4+ years of experience in distributed systems and system design.
3. Gautam Raj - UI / UX Specialist, Full Stack Developer - 11+ Hackathon Winner / 4+ years of experience creating intuitive blockchain interfaces and data visualizations.
4. Tony Thomas - Operations - 7+ years of experience in managing teams and co-founder of DAOplomats.
We are a team of builders who participated in numerous hackathons:
1. ChainLink BlockMagic Hackathon — Best UI/UX, Top Quality Project & Honorable Mentions @Avalanche — https://devpost.com/software/fusion-wallet-zk-based-multi-chain-smart-contract-wallet
2. Fraxtal Startup Hackathon — Best Offchain dApps — https://x.com/DoraHacks/status/1822471624890732579
3. EthGlobal's LFGHO — Track Winner — https://ethglobal.com/showcase/bankless-wallet-yuhe8
4. EthIndia — Best Use of Push Protocol
5. Solana — Only Possble on Solana — #1 Winner
and many more.....
There are two other explorer proposals up for vote now, just saying: