Etherscan, the prominent blockchain data provider and explorer for Ethereum, has announced the acquisition of Solscan, one of the leading data analysis platforms for Solana. This merger represents Etherscan’s ongoing push toward improving the accessibility of insights across an array of blockchain networks.
📢 We’re excited to share that Solscan has now joined Etherscan!
With the addition of @solscanofficial to the team, we hope to continue executing on our vision of providing credibly neutral and equitable access to blockchain data. pic.twitter.com/N8TcxQHFLi
— Etherscan (@etherscan) January 3, 2024
Since its launch, Solscan has established itself as a vital data source for the Solana community, serving over three million active monthly users. Like Etherscan, it enables users to analyze detailed address, token, transaction, and NFT metadata on Solana in a user-friendly interface. Solscan also provides developer APIs and customizable dashboards for blockchain analytics.
“The Solscan team has proven expertise in surfacing blockchain insights over the years,” said Matthew Tan, CEO and founder of Etherscan. “Their commitment to making data transparent and digestible for users strongly aligns with Etherscan’s core mission.”
For Etherscan, the strategic acquisition continues its expansion into new blockchains to provide multi-chain coverage. Integrating Solscan notably boosts its presence in the fast-growing Solana ecosystem.
What this means for Etherscan and Solscan moving forward
According to Solscan and Etherscan, users can expect:
- Continued focus on credible neutrality in blockchain data provision
- Addition of useful feature integrations across Etherscan and Solscan
- A more streamlined user experience between platforms
Solscan conveyed its excitement regarding the new partnership in a recent tweet:
“We are honored to announce the acquisition of Solscan by Etherscan, the world’s leading block explorer. A momentous step that will be a stepping stone for greater contributions to the Solana ecosystem,” it wrote.
1/ 🚨BREAKING🚨We are honored to announce the acquisition of Solscan by Etherscan, the world’s leading block explorer. A momentous step in the world of blockchain exploration that will be a stepping stone for greater contributions to the Solana ecosystem. pic.twitter.com/K0Bh6Ntt6J
— Solscan (@solscanofficial) January 3, 2024
In a follow-up tweet, the Solscan team pledged “continued excellence on Solana” alongside enhanced integrations and user experience with Etherscan’s support.
By consolidating two leading platforms under one roof, the merger forms a powerful launchpad for traders, developers, and casual users to access reliable Solana and Ethereum data.