An introduction to StarScan
An overview of StarScan Explorer and its capabilities with animated illustrations.
Function X Explorer has been rebranded to StarScan Explorer to better accommodate all the different subnets currently present on f(x)Core and those that will be deployed in the near future.
The blockchain explorer name was chosen by the community on the StarScan forum.
StarScan Explorer
Blockchain explorers are like the Wikipedia of cryptocurrencies. They provide access to various kinds of information about transactions on certain wallet addresses and blockchains, such as the amount transferred, the sources and destinations of the funds, and the transaction status.
Almost any information pertaining to transactions, wallets, and blockchains, including smart wallets and hidden messages, may be extracted using explorers.
StarScan aims to be the center hub explorer for all of the dApps and subnets on f(x)Core.
Complexity to Simplicity
StarScan was designed for beginners and veterans alike.
Since most public blockchain explorers have so much information on display, it might be overwhelming at first glance. Blockchain explorers can be intimidating for some, especially beginners, if they are unsure of what they are looking for or where to look.
This is where StarScan excels, it retains all the intricate data a blockchain explorer requires, but presents it in a more exquisite and refined way. This way, not only veterans of the blockchain industry can take advantage of the data but beginners too, can look for alpha stored on the blockchain.
Why is it vital to seek ‘Alpha’?
The ability of an investment strategy to outperform the market, or its ‘edge’, is referred to in the investing world as alpha (α). Alpha represents information that can give you an edge over everyone else.
This is the reason why blockchain explorers, such as StarScan, are so valuable. Every transaction that takes place on the blockchain leaves a digital trail that the average user can analyze and make full use of.
As the saying goes; information is power.
What can we do with StarScan Explorer?
- Trace any transactions
The amount sent, the address it came from, and the address it was sent to are all visible in any transaction in any block that has already been validated and anchored to f(x)Core.
2. Segregated blocks
A full transcript of all the block details, including the height, hash, and the number of transactions for each block, as well as which validator proposed the block.
A real-time feed of all the blocks being added to the blockchain is accessible through StarScan and users can filter based on the different chains affixed to f(x)Core.
3. Specific Address History
View the entire transaction history of a specific address or individual since its inception, whether for conducting research purposes or just out of simple curiosity.
Curious to know what ‘smart money’ has been doing in the crypto space? Check their address on StarScan Explorer for hidden alpha. 🤭
4. Validators
A person who is responsible for verifying blockchain transactions is known as a validator. Transactions are added to the distributed network after they have been validated.
If you wish to be a delegator, you can browse for details about the various validators on f(x)Core and its subnets, such as their overall voting power, current APR, commission rate, uptime, and their involvement in governance proposals before deciding to delegate your tokens to a particular validator.
5. Statistics
Users can easily monitor and analyze the performance of f(x)Core, examine its block timings, and track the progress and growth of f(x)Core and its subnets by utilizing the statistics page.
If you are into numbers, statistics and charts, this is the right page for you.
6. Proposals
View all the different proposals on StarScan and vote accordingly.
A mechanism for governing and implementing adjustments to the blockchain is known as on-chain governance. In this model of governance, the blockchain protocol outlines the procedures for implementing modifications.
Through code updates, developers submit proposals, and each validator or delegator votes on whether to accept or reject the change.
Project developers planning to build on f(x)Core can also apply for the Ecosystem Genesis Fund for grants by submitting their proposals.
This covers all the basic information about StarScan Explorer.
EVM Section of StarScan
This will cover a short brief of what the EVM section is capable of.
In-depth information can be obtained in the EVM section of StarScan, which can be accessed by clicking into an EVM-compatible address using the Search panel.
Information, such as:
- Net Worth
- Token Type
- Liquidity pools
- Token transfers
- Swap information
- Coin balance history
- Contract information
- Token holder breakdown
- Number of tokens a user possesses
- Total supply of an asset — Eg. USDT
- Many more..
The best part? Users will be able to view freshly minted NFTs and the NFT holder breakdown information on the EVM section of StarScan.
Keen to take a guess which NFT was the first to be minted on f(x)Core? 🤭
Users will be able to track, trace, and conduct independent research of any transaction that happens within f(x)Core and chains that are anchored to f(x)Core.
StarScan Forum — URL Change
The original forum — forum.functionx.io will be migrated to forum.starscan.io. It will cover all topics pertaining to projects built on Function X like PundiXChain by Pundi X Labs and MarginX chain by MarginX. Currently, both links are live.
f(x)Wallet Version 2.1 Update
f(x)Wallet version 2.1 is now available on both Android and iOS.
What’s new? 👀
✅ NFT gallery visibility experience improvement
✅ Estimated daily rewards
✅ Other UI improvements
Reminder to all users to update their f(x)Wallet to the latest version now to take advantage of the new improvements!
Do follow us on our social media channels to stay in the loop because the Function X team will be rolling out mini tutorial guides to help the #FunctionX community become more accustomed to the new f(x)Wallet.
Upgrade your classic fx address to f(x)Core
Existing users who created their wallets and addresses before 15 Sept are highly recommended to upgrade their original ‘fx’ classic address to the new EVM-compatible ‘0x’ f(x)Core address.
By upgrading the classic fx address to the new EVM-compatible 0x address, users will gain the functionality to interact with all dApps built on f(x)Core and other EVM-enabled blockchains or wallets such as MetaMask. Yes, you read that right.
So what are you waiting for?
Upgrade your original classic address to the new 0x address on f(x)Wallet now to take advantage of all the added features.
A new world of dApps on f(x)Core will be waiting for you.
