Changelog Updating and freezing NFT metadata We've added two new capabilities to our NFT prebuilt contracts: updating and freezing NFT metadata.
Blog What is the Polygon CDK? The 5-Minute Explainer Polygon CDK is a framework to build a network of modular, ZK-powered blockchains. Learn more.
Blog What is the Superchain? The Complete Guide The Superchain is a vision to create a unified framework for Ethereum Layer 2 networks, all built on the same open-source tech stack.
Blog thirdweb to Discontinue Solana Support on October 9th Refocusing resources to enhance web3 development
React Native - Improved ConnectWallet Button We're thrilled to announce the release of our redesigned ConnectWallet button for React Native! This release brings significant improvements, making it easier than ever to customize it to match your app look and feel. Below is a rundown of what's changed. New Features * Send & Receive
Blog What is an Appchain? A 5-Minute Explainer An appchain, as the name suggests, is an app-specific blockchain network — built to increase throughput & scalability.
smart contracts Smart Contract Incident Report: Auctions with a buyout price (Marketplace V3) Summary On September 9th, 2023, we received a security report from an independent security researcher about a critical vulnerability in the MarketplaceV3 smart contract. The vulnerability POC (’proof of concept’) showed that an attacker can steal ERC20 / native currency escrowed in a marketplace by bidding in an auction with a
The Developer's Guide to the Web3 Stack Everything you need to know about building the ultimate web3 stack, with examples of tools for every layer. Learn more.
Dashboard - Usage, Billing & Notification Settings With our recent announcement of the thirdweb Pro and Starter plans, we've added several useful features to help you stay on top of your spending and usage, as well as to notify you when you're approaching important rate and usage limits. Upon visiting your Dashboard, you&
Blog What is Web3 eCommerce? eCommerce is growing at a rapid pace. It’s forecasted to grow by 56% in the next few years and reach about $8.1 trillion by 2026. We can attribute this growth to consumers increasingly favoring the convenience of shopping online. Similarly, businesses recognize the potential of a borderless marketplace.
Blog What is Web3 Social Media? Web3 social media is a decentralized social space that enables users and developers to own and control their data and build freely. Learn more.
Engineering Blog EIP-7504: Dynamic Smart Contracts A new Ethereum standard for client-friendly one-to-many proxy contracts.
Blog What are web3 loyalty programs? Web3 loyalty programs are turning customers into champions for the world's biggest brands including Starbucks, Nike, & Adidas. Learn more.
CLI - Deprecate Release Command As of today: August 29th, 2023. We have officially deprecated and removed the Release command, please use the Publish command instead.
Updated CLI Login * The CLI will now use an OAuth like login, to connect your device to the wallet associated with the Dashboard. * Under the hood, the CLI will create a wallet for you to perform actions for you, which will be stored on your device. * You will no longer need to paste
thirdweb supports PWA development! We are excited to announce that thirdweb now offers first-class support for Progressive Web App (PWA) development. This major enhancement opens the door for developers to create faster, more responsive decentralized applications that provide native-like experiences. Demo Now Live To demonstrate the capabilities of PWAs using thirdweb, we have created
WalletConnect in our React Native SDK Version 0.2.51 - Release Date Aug 16, 2023 Added: Full Support for WalletConnect: From this version, developers can effortlessly integrate WalletConnect wallets into their projects. This major feature update ensures compatibility with all WalletConnect-supported wallets. Here's a simple usage example for integrating WalletConnect with the ThirdwebProvider:
Split distribution on all networks When creating a Split contract, you can hold native token and any arbitrary ERC20 token and distribute among the wallets you've set on deployment. Before, we could only distribute from dashboard easily from selected networks, we've now made it possible so you can always distribute the
Engineering Blog Smart contract deep dive: Building smart wallets for individuals & teams A deep-dive into thirdweb’s smart contracts for EIP-4337 smart wallets.
Why web3 is ready for mass adoption The apps-infrastructure cycle, and how breakthroughs in blockchain tech are igniting the next generation of mass-consumer internet apps.
Blog Which zkEVM is Best? The Ultimate Guide Comparing Polygon zkEVM, zkSync Era, Linea, Scroll, & Taiko — which is best?
Changelog Revamped NFT view on Dashboard When looking at the NFTs on any contract, we use to have this drawer view: This had a couple issues, mostly that the NFT view was small and that you didn't have a URL to access a specific NFT. We're changing this, now, when clicking on
Blog What is a zk-SNARK? Transparency and privacy are two desirable qualities for any blockchain. However, the ability to openly track transactions while keeping personal details under wraps is not possible for all blockchains. To keep details private on public systems, you need to implement a proof system. Proof systems use cryptographic proofs to certify
Case Study Tally Builds DAO Platform for the Decentralized Web How Tally built a fully-decentralized version of their voting app — combating cloud outages & enabling users to participate in DAOs at all times.
Blog A Guide to Decentralized Apps (dApps) with Examples A dApp, or decentralized application, runs on the blockchain and uses smart contracts to enable trustless interactions. Learn more.