Subscan Funding Proposal for Subscan Explorer Operations on Moonbeam, Moonriver, and Moonbase Networks – 2024
Short Description
We are pleased to submit this proposal to the Moonbeam and Moonriver communities, requesting treasury support for operating and maintaining Subscan Explorer on Moonbeam, Moonriver, and Moonbase in 2024. Subscan provides essential chain indexing, real-time monitoring, and a dedicated technical support framework.
Throughout the past year, we introduced key enhancements—such as NFT support (ERC-721, ERC-1155), contract verification, staking/governance integrations, and a portfolio feature inspired by DeBank. Additionally, Subscan continues offering free APIs that help developers and community projects build on our data, fostering broader ecosystem innovation. All these improvements are part of our comprehensive monthly service.
Abstract
Subscan Explorer is a reliable, user-friendly platform that empowers the Moonbeam, Moonriver, and Moonbase communities with:
- Accurate On-Chain Data: Indexed data for transactions, staking, governance, and NFTs.
- Timely Technical Support: Rapid issue resolution and guidance on network updates.
- Network Monitoring: Continuous oversight to maintain optimal performance.
- Free Community APIs: Open access to our indexed data, encouraging new tools, dashboards, and applications.
With this proposal, we aim to ensure seamless operations for the coming year. While the requested funds reflect the scale of services needed for three networks over twelve months, we trust the community recognizes the wide-ranging benefits Subscan provides. Moving forward, we also plan to transition to quarterly reimbursement requests to provide more frequent updates on our progress and costs.
Motivation
Subscan helps developers, validators, and end-users navigate the complex functionalities of Moonbeam, Moonriver, and Moonbase. By supporting our continued operations, the community can benefit from:
- EVM Feature Expansion: Ongoing integration of NFTs, contract verification, and cross-chain functionalities.
- Reliable Governance and Staking Data: Quick access to essential metrics, fostering transparency and trust.
- A Full-Stack Experience: Progress toward an integrated EVM + Substrate platform, streamlining the user journey.
- Free APIs for the Community: Enabling projects and builders to innovate with easily accessible on-chain data.
Project Overview and Team Experience
The Subscan team has proven expertise in both EVM and Substrate networks, allowing us to provide stable and secure data services. Key achievements in 2024 include:
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EVM Enhancements
- Launched NFT indexing (ERC-721 and ERC-1155).
- Enabled contract verification for a wide range of EVM use cases.
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Timely Network Updates
- Integrated staking and governance features soon after each new release.
- Adapted quickly to the evolving requirements of Moonbeam, Moonriver, and Moonbase.
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Portfolio Feature (inspired by DeBank)
- A user-friendly dashboard enabling easy asset tracking.
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Free API Services
- Ongoing commitment to provide no-cost API endpoints for developers and community members.
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Future Roadmap
- Aims to build a one-stop solution for both EVM and Substrate data.
- Continual performance improvements, ensuring quick response times and robust system uptime.
Overall Cost and Future Billing
This proposal seeks to cover operating costs for Subscan across all three networks for the entirety of 2024. In future funding cycles, we will switch to quarterly reimbursements, ensuring more frequent reporting on expenses and development milestones.
Service Details
Core services provided by Subscan include:
- Computing Resources: Efficient data indexing and processing.
- Database Storage: Comprehensive, high-integrity records for quick retrieval.
- Network Egress Bandwidth: Consistent, responsive access for all users.
- Monitoring & DevOps: Swift detection of anomalies, proactive alerts, and minimal downtime.
- Node Status Notifications: Real-time updates shared with relevant development teams.
- Technical Support: Responsive assistance for network upgrades, staking, governance, and EVM features.
- Community-Focused APIs: Free public APIs that drive ecosystem growth and collaboration.
Summary of Current Charges
Subscan’s maintenance packages are determined by monthly data usage. Since daily usage varies, we used July 1, 2024 as a representative midpoint date:
- Moonbeam: ~1,220.42 GB
- Moonriver: ~955.76 GB
- Moonbase: Data pruned to six months, with a discounted flat rate of $799/month
| Plan | Monthly Rate | Overage Rate | Auto-Upgrade Trigger |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Up to 200 GB: $799 | $5.3/GB | 350 GB |
| Advanced | Up to 500 GB: $1,699 | $5.2/GB | 750 GB |
| Professional | Up to 1 TB: $2,999 | $5.0/GB | - |
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Moonbeam + Moonbase
- Annual total: $57,361.2
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Moonriver
- Annual total: $35,998
The EMA 30 price will be used when initiating the on-chain proposal. It is recommended to use the subscan conversion tool for convenient operation:
- https://moonbeam.subscan.io/tools/price_converter
- Subscan | Aggregate Substrate ecological network high-precision Web3 explorer
Beneficiary: 0x9c0fEf6b48Cb0B16EDc72a61d9503A78782c19e2
Use of Treasury Funds
If this proposal is approved, the allocated funds will be used for:
- Sustaining Operations: Cloud infrastructure, database maintenance, and bandwidth costs.
- Service Improvements: Additional EVM functionalities, ongoing governance/staking enhancements, and integration of new protocols.
- Long-Term Development: Advancements toward an all-encompassing EVM + Substrate experience and enhancements to portfolio features.
- Community Support: A dedicated support channel, free APIs, and active collaboration with the ecosystem on new ideas.
Our hope is that these efforts will continue to benefit developers, validators, and all participants in Moonbeam, Moonriver, and Moonbase. We look forward to working closely with the community, gathering your feedback, and shaping an even more robust and efficient Subscan Explorer in the coming year.
Thank you for your consideration, and we appreciate your support!