Etherscan buys Solana block explorer Solscan

Solscan and Etherscan “share a vision of providing credibly neutral and equitable access to blockchain data,” the teams say

article-image

Mia Stendal/Shutterstock modified by Blockworks

share

The top two smart contract platforms by trading volume — Ethereum and Solana — will soon share a common infrastructure provider.

Etherscan, the leading blockchain explorer for Ethereum that was founded in 2015, announced its acquisition of Solscan in what’s described as a “collaborative merging.”

Solscan, founded in 2021, called the deal “a positive step forward for both platforms.”

According to a statement from Etherscan, the merged teams will continue to focus on providing “credibly neutral and equitable access to blockchain data.”

Loading Tweet..

“The Solscan team has proven their expertise over the years by offering detailed insights and analytics,” Matthew Tan, CEO of Etherscan said. “Their expertise in making blockchain data accessible and user-friendly also aligns perfectly with our mission at Etherscan.”

Credible neutrality is a major focus within Ethereum circles, as the developer community endeavors to design protocols and mechanisms that are impartial and fair, minimizing arbitrary or biased interventions.

Blockchain explorers are vital tools in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. They allow users to search and analyze blockchains transactions, smart contracts and addresses. These platforms are crucial for transparency and accountability in the blockchain space, enabling both casual users and professionals to verify transactions and track the movement of digital assets.

The merged entity could address the growing need for cross-chain tracking and analysis tools. By pooling their resources and expertise, Etherscan and Solscan will be better equipped to innovate and expand their existing services.

Read more: Etherscan Advanced Filter Feature Helps On-chain Sleuths

Consolidation is often seen as a sign of a maturing industry, and can lead to more efficient and comprehensive services. Etherscan is considered the flagship block explorer for Ethereum, widely recognized and extensively used by the community due to its comprehensive feature set.


Get the news in your inbox. Explore Blockworks newsletters:

Tags

Upcoming Events

Old Billingsgate

Mon - Wed, October 13 - 15, 2025

Blockworks’ Digital Asset Summit (DAS) will feature conversations between the builders, allocators, and legislators who will shape the trajectory of the digital asset ecosystem in the US and abroad.

Industry City | Brooklyn, NY

TUES - THURS, JUNE 24 - 26, 2025

Permissionless IV serves as the definitive gathering for crypto’s technical founders, developers, and builders to come together and create the future.If you’re ready to shape the future of crypto, Permissionless IV is where it happens.

Brooklyn, NY

SUN - MON, JUN. 22 - 23, 2025

Blockworks and Cracked Labs are teaming up for the third installment of the Permissionless Hackathon, happening June 22–23, 2025 in Brooklyn, NY. This is a 36-hour IRL builder sprint where developers, designers, and creatives ship real projects solving real problems across […]

recent research

Research Report Templates.png

Research

The convergence of DePIN and energy generation aims to address modern grid challenges by incentivizing distributed generation.

article-image

However, they noted there’s now an increased risk that unemployment and inflation will rise in the coming months. 

article-image

The network’s most ambitious upgrade since the Merge brings validator streamlining, smart account UX and doubled blobspace to Ethereum

article-image

Debate over extra Bitcoin use cases has returned, two years on from Ordinals

article-image

Altcoin season may be on a permanent pause as the market matures and paths grow more selective

article-image

Today’s blockchains are more like nervous systems without a brain — wiring without will

article-image

A number of blockchains make use of the Solana Virtual Machine