From Data to Dollars — Using Block Explorers, APIs, and The Graph for NFT Market Analysis
In this article, we will discuss several methods for extracting details about NFT collections deployed on the Ethereum blockchain. As with anything there are several ways to go about this, here we will discuss some easy to use online tools and interfaces as well as more advanced code based API solutions. These strategies apply whether you are looking to gain an edge in NFT trading or building an application to provide this data retrieval and analysis as a service. We will cover 3 specific technologies: Etherscan Block Explorer, Moralis Web 3 APIs and The Graph.
Etherscan Block Explorer — Beginner
To get details about an NFT collection that has already been deployed to the Ethereum blockchain, you can use a block explorer like Etherscan or a specialized NFT explorer like OpenSea. These explorers allow you to search for NFT collections by contract address and provide a variety of information about the collection, including:
1. Contract details: You can view the contract’s address, name, symbol, and other details.
2. Transaction history: You can view a list of all the transactions that have interacted with the contract, including the creation of new NFTs, the transfer of ownership, and the burning…
