General
Thorough and digestible articles useful for new and casual users of that cover our general functions and terms.
Event Logs
FeaturedA brief introduction to Event Logs on Ethereum.
What is Etherscan?
FeaturedEtherscan is the leading BlockExplorer (search engine) for the Ethereum Blockchain that allows users to easily lookup, confirm and validate transactions.
Types of Proxy Contracts Detected by Etherscan
Proxy contracts are commonly used on Ethereum to enable upgradeability and reusable logic. While all proxies work by forwarding calls to another contract, there are several distinct proxy patterns in use today. This article goes through the most common proxy types you may encounter on Etherscan.
How to Safely Interact with Smart Contracts on the Explorer
This guide walks through common smart contract risks and practical checks you can use before confirming a transaction.
Cross-Chain Transactions
The Cross-Chain Transactions tab displays an address’s activity across multiple blockchains, making it easy to track assets moved between chains through supported bridges.
Ask Etherscan
Ask Etherscan is an AI-powered assistant that explains transactions, addresses, and token holdings in an easy-to-read format.
Customizing Your Address Page
Give your address page a unique, personalized touch by displaying a custom design, name and tagline.
Redeeming Your Etherscan Points
Etherscan Points are our way of thanking the community for 10 amazing years. Redeem your points for premium features and special perks. This is just the beginning, with more rewards on the way!
Etherscan Points: General Redemption Terms
Redemptions are final, non-transferable, and subject to Etherscan’s fair use policy. Rewards must be used within the validity period, with no cash alternatives, and Etherscan may modify or withdraw rewards anytime.
Test Your DeFi Summer 2020 Knowledge - Answers & Fun Facts
Thanks for taking the Test Your DeFi Summer 2020 Knowledge quiz! Here are the correct answers along with a bit of history behind each one. So whether you nailed them all or learned something new, you’ll walk away with a few more Ethereum trivia points (and hopefully some Etherscan Points too).