Traceye: Your Ultimate Tool for Smarter CDK Chain Data Indexing

Polygon CDK is one of the powerful and innovative rollup frameworks that has been widely adopted across various industry niches to build application-specific Layers 2s. Hence, CDK chains can be the preferred option for dApp developers to query a wealth of on-chain data, be it real-time or historical. However, as we know, querying complex data via external APIs is a cumbersome and cost-intensive approach. Therefore, Traceye is offering a dedicated data indexer for CDK chains, allowing dApps to effortlessly index data and perform query seamlessly. 

In this article, we’ll discuss the comprehensive offerings of Traceye for Polygon CDK Chain data indexing. Before that, let’s also quickly learn about Polygon CDK chains and who exactly should use Traceye’s data indexers.

A brief about CDK chains: Why is it a preferred choice for dApps?

CDK Chains are Zk-powered custom-fitted Layer2s built with Polygon CDK framework offering EVM compatibility, next-level modularity, customizable throughput, and native interoperability with the aggregation layer. A CDK chain is essentially a dedicated rollup built to power a single dApp. For a dApp to operate seamlessly and maintain top-level infrastructure and decentralization, it needs to query a range of CDK data, such as millions of transactional records, smart contract data, and other specific information. However, the architecture and features of CDK chains differ from general-purpose L2s, which leads to a set of data challenges for querying data. All their challenges can be tackled with Traceye data indexer, which is optimized especially to support rapid indexing on appchains and rollup chains like Polygon CDK L2/L3s. 

Who all can use Traceye data indexer for Polygon CDK?

Traceye data indexer for CDK chain accommodates all types of dApps that want to retrieve data from  Polygon CDK chains. As we know, CDK’s modular codebase allows for the development of permissioned and permissionless (public) L2s. By permissioned, we refer to a CDK chain that is accessible to only authorized users and the entities it actually belongs to, for example- WeMeta. Whereas permissionless or public CDK chains keep their ecosystem open for multiple users with no specific permissions, for example- the Ronin chain. Hence Traceye users can index and query data from all CDK chains without the hassle of setting up a distinct data indexing infrastructure or managing them separately. Also, Traceye uses popular indexing protocols like The Graph or Subquery network to provide varied data indexing services. All you need is to launch a dedicated graph node and start fetching data through event-driven pipelines. 

Traceye’s top features for Polygon CDK Chain Indexing 

• Low-code deployment tool:

Setting up a dedicated graph node and customizing its services to match your expectations can be really a complex process. For example, you need to program smart contracts, enable add-ons like webhooks, data pruning systems, or monitoring setup. Traceye offers a simple, one-click deployment tool that allows anyone with basic subgraph knowledge to launch a dedicated data indexer for their L2/L3 chain in minutes. You just need to add basic node details, choose your preferred network, and pick add-on services like webhooks, BI engine, or pruning services.

• Webhooks for real-time data streaming: 

A graph node data indexer allows CDK chains to query data from indexed databases. But, as we know, L2s also need reliable access to real-time data pipelines. Now, if you want to retrieve the latest data from an indexer, this process will be highly resource-intensive, complex, and lengthy at the same time. Therefore, Traceye offers webhooks as an add-on feature that CDK chains can use to efficiently stream live data for their specific entities, thus leveraging a more responsive dApp creation & management. During the process of graph node deployment, you can opt for webhook service, and once your node is ready, it will index real-time data and serve it on the Traceye interface in parallel with indexed data. 

• Index and ledger data pruning

With Traceye, CDK chains can optimize their nodes’ storage and query performance through index and ledger data pruning. This feature is designed for dApps that want data only for some specific blocks and want the rest of the data to be pruned automatically. Therefore, index data pruning allows for pruning data from the network’s metadata, while ledger data pruning uses cron to remove unnecessary data on databases. Index and ledger data pruning can only be activated through quick configuration once your graph node is live and running. 

• Powerful Analytics & BI engine

As you might be seeing, PowerBI tools are making waves in the world of data & analytics. Hence, there’s a strong possibility for L2 chains to look for rich CDK chain data in the form of graphical charts and graphs. For them, Traceye data indexer offers a powerful analytics & BI engine that processes raw blockchain data and provides necessary details via graphs & charts across an elaborated dashboard.

• Direct DB access and Custom entities

Retrieve necessary data directly from an indexed database via custom or elastic search. Use Traceye’s direct database access feature to get instant access to any CDK chain data without using GraphQL queries or the webhook service. Likewise, experience a holistic view into a combination of data from external sources and a decentralized ledger using custom entities. This feature allowed dApps to configure various Polygon CDK chains and then combine them with subgraph schema containing custom entities. This way, you can access on-chain and off-chain data from exchanges, wallets, or web3 apps. 

• Support for diverse networks:

Indexing on Traceye is supported for a diverse range of permissionless networks, including the ones you may struggle to find on Subgraph or Subquery protocols. For example, you can easily index data from established networks, even through shared subgraphs. However, it’s hard to get indexing support for new or developing chains as they need extensive time and effort to create a community. Therefore, Traceye supports a range of permissionless networks that are barely available somewhere else. 

• 24/7 monitoring dashboard:

Traceye is committed to ensuring the top-notch performance of your graph node. For this, Traceye offers a graphical 24/7 monitoring dashboard that keeps track of your node infrastructure and produces real-time analytics in the form of charts, graphics, and other readable formats. The dashboard can track RAM utilization, CPU consumption, storage status, and more. And, if any resource seems in an alarming state, it will produce alerts instantly. However, these alerts are automatically solved once the support team from Traceye resolves the issue. 

• CDK Grant program:

Traceye offers an exciting grant program for permissionless CDK chains and other Layer2 rollup chains that want their data to be indexed and queried by dApp users, but they are facing certain challenges. Now, partnering with Traceye, such chains can get their network added on Traceye’s shared subgraphs list, thereby making their data available to data consumers and dApp developers. This allows a new public CDK chain to achieve better growth and get recognition in the blockchain space. 

Benefits of indexing Polygon CDK chain data with Traceye

1. Unlimited queries: A dedicated graph node allows dApps to set up multiple subgraphs on a single server and thus perform unlimited queries to fulfill your data needs.
2. Blazing fast data indexing: dApps can use Traceye to enjoy ultra-fast data indexing with more than 5X backfill speed. Hence, data for all their queries will be answered at lightning speed. 
3. 99.99% uptime & reduced data lag by up to 50%: With Constant monitoring and rigorous infrastructure optimization, Traceye reduces the data lag by up to 50%. This strategy also ensures 99.99% uptime on graph nodes.
4. Zero infrastructure maintenance: Traceye takes the whole responsibility of maintaining infrastructure for your graph nodes with 24/7 monitoring, alerts, and optimization, eliminating the heavy load on your end. 
5. Significant cost savings: Traceye’s low code node deployment tool, monitoring dashboard, and highly optimized data indexers have proven to cut down the launch & management costs of data indexers significantly. 
6. Better accessibility: Add-on features such as webhooks, BI engine, and data pruning are designed to offer better data accessibility with minimal interruptions. 

Launch your dedicated CDK chain data indexer with Traceye.

The features and benefits we discussed in this article are a snapshot of Traceye’s comprehensive offerings. However, if these features match the data indexing requirements of your dApp, feel free to connect with us. We can set up your dedicated data indexer for unlimited queries and multiple subgraph deployment, or we can offer shared data indexers to index data from public blockchains at just $60 per month. If you want more information about Traceye and its offerings, send us your queries via mail.