Chainetics

Custom SQL-Backed Blockchain Explorers

Searchable, project-specific explorers built around your blockchain

Chainetics develops custom blockchain explorers for independent cryptocurrency networks using a structured SQL database as the persistent index behind the public web interface.

The explorer continuously reads blockchain data from the coin's node software, stores normalized chain information in SQL, and presents transactions, blocks, addresses and network statistics through a fast, searchable web interface.

Unlike a generic explorer package, a custom implementation can be adapted to the actual characteristics of the network: unusual transaction fields, multiple Proof-of-Work algorithms, project- specific statistics, monetary-supply reporting, mining data, service-node information, or other features unique to the coin.

Custom Explorer Development

From $1,500

Development cost depends on the blockchain software, available RPC interfaces, chain size, required features and degree of customization.

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Explorer Architecture

1. Blockchain Node

A synchronized full node provides authoritative blockchain data through RPC, ZMQ or other supported interfaces.

2. Indexer

A dedicated indexing process reads blocks and transactions, validates continuity and converts chain data into structured database records.

3. SQL Database

Blocks, transactions, addresses, outputs and statistics are stored in indexed SQL tables for fast historical queries, reporting and analysis.

4. Web Explorer

The public interface provides human-readable search, navigation, statistics and project-specific blockchain information.

Core Explorer Features

Blocks

Block height and hash
Timestamp
Difficulty
Transaction count
Block size
Previous/next block navigation

Transactions

Transaction ID
Inputs and outputs
Values and fees
Confirmation count
Block inclusion
Raw transaction data when useful

Addresses

Address history
Received and sent totals
Current balance where practical
Related transactions
UTXO information where supported
Search by address

Network Statistics

Current block height
Difficulty
Estimated hashrate
Block timing
Supply statistics
Version/network information

Project-Specific Data

Multi-PoW algorithm statistics
Mining and difficulty data
Service-node or masternode data
Special transaction types
Custom monetary metrics
Network-specific reporting

Search & Presentation

Unified search box
Mobile-responsive interface
Project branding
Clean permanent URLs
Human-readable formatting
Optional API or JSON endpoints

Why SQL?

A relational database turns raw blockchain data into an operational information system.

Fast Historical Queries

Proper indexing allows historical block, transaction and address information to be searched without repeatedly asking the daemon to reconstruct large amounts of chain history.

Custom Analytics

SQL makes it practical to build project-specific reports, aggregate statistics, monetary-supply calculations, mining summaries and operational dashboards.

Data Integrity

The indexer can track block continuity, detect reorganizations, maintain synchronization state and rebuild affected records when chain history changes.

Independent Applications

Once indexed, the same database can support public explorers, APIs, statistics pages, monitoring systems and project-specific administrative tools.

Development Pricing

Explorer development is quoted according to the complexity of the blockchain and the features required.

Standard Explorer

$1,500–$2,500

For a conventional Bitcoin-derived blockchain with usable RPC interfaces and standard block and transaction structures.

SQL schema and database setup
Blockchain indexer
Blocks and transactions
Address lookup
Basic network statistics
Unified search
Responsive project-branded interface

Customized Explorer

$2,500–$5,000

For projects requiring custom statistics, unusual chain data, additional reporting, APIs or substantial visual customization.

Everything in Standard Explorer
Project-specific statistics
Custom SQL queries and reports
Additional network/mining data
API or JSON endpoints
Extended branding and layout work
Custom charts or historical views

Complex / Specialized

From $5,000

For non-standard blockchains, difficult indexing requirements, large historical datasets or explorer features requiring significant original engineering.

Non-standard chain structures
Multi-algorithm PoW analysis
Special transaction parsing
Large-data optimization
Custom backend services
Migration from an existing explorer
Code-level daemon integration

Development quotation

The development price is fixed after a technical review of the source repository, RPC capabilities, blockchain size and requested features. Additional features can be quoted separately so the project's initial scope remains predictable.

Explorer Hosting & Monitoring

Chainetics can host and operate the complete explorer stack after development.

Managed Explorer

$125/month + infrastructure

Suitable for a standard public explorer with normal traffic and moderate blockchain/database requirements.

Web application hosting
SQL database operation
Indexer supervision
Availability monitoring
Automatic service restart
Routine backups
TLS/HTTPS certificate maintenance
Routine application updates

Managed Explorer Plus

$225/month + infrastructure

For larger explorers, important project infrastructure or installations needing closer operational supervision.

Everything in Managed Explorer
Database growth monitoring
Indexer-lag monitoring
Backup verification
Performance review and tuning
Priority incident response
Minor report/query adjustments
Monthly operational review

High-Availability Explorer

Custom Quote

For explorers requiring redundancy, large databases, high traffic, API consumers or other production-critical services.

Redundant web or database services
Separate indexing infrastructure
Enhanced backup/recovery strategy
External health checks
Capacity planning
Custom monitoring and alerting
Defined recovery procedures

Infrastructure charges

VPS, dedicated-server, storage and bandwidth costs are billed separately because explorer requirements vary greatly with chain size, indexing strategy, traffic and database growth.

The explorer may run on client-owned infrastructure or on systems provisioned by Chainetics. When Chainetics supplies the infrastructure, the monthly invoice includes the actual hosting cost plus the selected management plan.

Typical Development Process

1. Analyze

We review the source code, RPC methods, transaction model, chain size and project-specific requirements.

2. Index

We design the SQL schema and indexing process, then import and validate blockchain history.

3. Present

Search, block, transaction, address and statistics pages are built around the project's branding and information needs.

4. Operate

The explorer is deployed, monitored and either handed over with documentation or enrolled in managed hosting.

What We Need From Your Project

Coin/project name and ticker
Source-code repository
Current daemon/node software version
RPC documentation or available RPC method list
Approximate blockchain size and current block height
Existing explorer URL, if replacing or migrating one
Required explorer features and project-specific statistics
Logo, colors and other branding material

Blockchain Explorer Development