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Etherscan vs Infura: Choosing the Right API for Your Blockchain Application

Tutorial October 24, 2024

  • API: This script uses Infura’s node access and Ethers.js to send Ether in real-time.
  • Use Case: Essential for dApps, wallets, or any application needing to send transactions or interact with the blockchain live.
  • Data Analytics: Use Etherscan if you need to fetch historical data, such as transaction histories, token balances, or account balances.
  • Blockchain Explorers: Ideal for building tools similar to Etherscan itself, where you query and display blockchain data to users.
  • Read-Only Data: You can’t send transactions, but you can retrieve information about any Ethereum address, smart contract, or token transfer.