Every serious chain needs a trustworthy explorer. The question is whether you operate it yourself or let OpenScan.AI run it for you.
Why Your Chain Needs an Explorer
Users, developers, exchanges, and auditors all rely on a block explorer as the window into your network. A slow, stale, or frequently-down explorer erodes trust in the whole ecosystem — no matter how good the chain itself is.
Option 1 — Hosted Explorer-as-a-Service
OpenScan.AI operates the explorer end-to-end: infrastructure, indexing, upgrades, monitoring, and AI features, branded for your chain.
Good fit if:
- Your team is small and focused on the chain itself
- You want a proven production stack (as seen on XDCScan)
- You’d rather pay for an outcome than build operational expertise
- You want AI insights and the REST API v2 without extra work
Considerations:
- You rely on OpenScan.AI for uptime and roadmap
- Deep customization goes through us
Start here: Request an instance.
Option 2 — Self-Hosted
You deploy and operate the open-source stack on your own infrastructure.
Good fit if:
- You already run reliable infrastructure (including an archive EVM node)
- You need full control over data, configuration, and release timing
- You have engineers comfortable operating Docker-based services and PostgreSQL
Considerations:
- You own monitoring, upgrades, backups, and incident response
- Initial indexing of a large chain takes time and disk
Start here: Hardware Requirements, then Setup & Installation.
Quick Decision Table
| Question | If yes → |
|---|---|
| Do you operate an archive node today? | Self-hosting is viable |
| Is your team < 3 infrastructure engineers? | Prefer hosted EaaS |
| Do you need custom data pipelines on raw chain data? | Self-host or talk to us |
| Is time-to-launch critical? | Hosted EaaS |
Still Unsure?
Contact the team — we’ll help you pick the right model for your chain.