# Blockscout > Multichain block explorer Blockscout provides open-source block explorer tools for inspecting and analyzing EVM-based blockchain networks through self-hosted or managed deployment options. Blockscout delivers blockchain exploration infrastructure for Ethereum Virtual Machine compatible networks through open-source software that enables transaction verification, smart contract inspection, and onchain data analysis. The platform supports deployment via self-hosting, managed Explorer as a Service offerings, or rapid launch through Autoscout deployment tools. Blockscout serves chains across Layer 1 blockchains, Layer 2 rollups, sidechains, and testnets with customizable interfaces for network-specific requirements. - Type: Company - Sector: Data & Analytics - Status: Active - Founded: 2019-04-01 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/blockscout ## Products - [Blockscout Explorer](https://thegrid.id/profiles/blockscout): Blockscout Explorer provides open-source blockchain exploration infrastructure for EVM-compatible networks, enabling transaction verification, smart contract inspection, address monitoring, token tracking, and NFT exploration. The system supports deployment through Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, or manual installation with configurable indexing, API endpoints, and smart contract verification microservices. Technical implementation includes Elixir-based backend processing, PostgreSQL database schema, and React-based frontend interfaces with ENS resolution, gas tracking, and cross-chain data aggregation capabilities. (Block Explorer, Live, Main Product) - [Explorer as a Service](https://thegrid.id/profiles/blockscout): Explorer as a Service delivers managed hosting infrastructure for Blockscout block explorer deployments through enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure with guaranteed uptime SLAs, automated scaling, continuous updates, and technical support. The service handles deployment configuration, database optimization, indexing management, and infrastructure maintenance while providing custom branding options, advanced API endpoints, and rollup-specific feature implementations for production networks. (Service Provider, Live) - [Blockscout APIs](https://thegrid.id/profiles/blockscout): Blockscout APIs provide REST and JSON-RPC endpoints for programmatic blockchain data access including transaction queries, address monitoring, token information retrieval, smart contract interaction, and historical data analysis. The API infrastructure supports rate-limited public access and unlimited enterprise tiers with comprehensive documentation for integration into external applications and services. (OnChain Data API, Live) - [Autoscout](https://thegrid.id/profiles/blockscout): Autoscout is a self-service deployment platform enabling users to launch customized block explorers for EVM-compatible chains within minutes. The system provides hosted infrastructure, automatic updates, and configuration options for testnets, rollups, and production mainnets. (Developer Tooling, Live) - [Blockscout Merits & Badges](https://thegrid.id/profiles/blockscout): Blockscout Merits & Badges is a customer engagement platform that rewards users with points and NFT badges for blockchain exploration activities, partner campaigns, and ecosystem participation across multiple EVM chains. External projects use the platform to run time-limited quests and distribute rewards through a unified merit system. (Customer Engagement Platform, Live) - [DAppscout Apps Marketplace](https://thegrid.id/profiles/blockscout): DAppscout Apps Marketplace is curated marketplace platform that enables users to discover and access vetted blockchain applications through embedded iFrame integration. Developers can submit applications for review, and approved DApps are listed with seamless wallet connectivity via Safe Apps SDK, providing security-vetted application discovery and one-click access across multiple protocols. 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