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Flipside Crypto Release SDK for Blockchain Analytics to be Accessed Through SaaS NFT

Flipside | June 30, 2022

ShroomDK, an NFT-based SDK that offers programmatic query access to the most complete blockchain data available anywhere, was just released by Flipside Crypto, a leading blockchain ecosystem growth and analytics business.

Open access to blockchain data is a foundational component to enabling the growth of Web3 ecosystems. The ability to query that data programmatically has been a critical piece of missing infrastructure for blockchain developers and analysts. An SDK solves that, but one enabled via a SaaS-inspired NFT brings added Web3 advantages of not just community, but flexibility for future utilization. It might be upgrades to additional toolkits, power-ups, or even the ability to sell components of your access if you determine it's no longer a fit."

Jim Myers, Co-Founder and CTO, Flipside Crypto

Developers can programmatically query data on a wide range of blockchains using ShroomDK NFTs, including historical state Ethereum access, Layer 2s like Arbitrum and Optimism, additional EVMs like Avalanche and Binance Smart Chain, and multi-chain access to Flipside L1 partners like Solana, NEAR, FLOW, Thorchain, and Algorand.

An SDK is about applying data to nurture and grow products and derive benefits via insights. Mushrooms are very similar, as they release spores that germinate and spur new growth, and then decay into nutrients that feed the entire ecosystem."

Dave Balter, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Flipside Crypto

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