Avalanche Retires SnowTrace Explorer, Introduces In-House Solution for Enhanced User Experience

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Avalanche, a blockchain platform that claims to have solved the scalability, security, and decentralization issues, is phasing out SnowTrace, a Contract Chain (C-Chain) explorer run by Etherscan. The transition is set to take place by the end of November, with the current SnowTrace website being redirected to a new website. The new explorer, developed in-house by the Avalanche team, will offer enhanced capabilities and potentially improve the user experience. Despite the change, Avalanche assures users that there will be no service disruption, as only the back end will be switched. The new explorer will allow users to explore the entire Avalanche blockchain, including the three chains. SnowTrace was previously used to search the C-Chain, which is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). With the transition to a new explorer, the limitations of SnowTrace will be removed. Avalanche relies on subnets, which are customized blockchains that serve the needs of specific decentralized applications (dapps). Subnet operators must stake AVAX to launch, and each subnet is independent but linked to the mainnet via the Platform Chain (P-Chain). While the transition is expected to be smooth, some developers and founders have expressed concern about the short notice period. AVAX prices have remained steady and have even increased by approximately 30% from Q4 2023 lows.

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