Explorer-as-a-Service (EAAS): Enterprise-Grade EVM Block Explorers

Launching a new blockchain network comes with a critical requirement: a reliable block explorer. Without one, users, developers, and ecosystem partners lack the transparency they need to verify transactions, explore smart contracts, and track onchain activity.

While building and maintaining your own block explorer is possible (and tools like Autoscout make it simple to spin up an instance in minutes) this isn’t always the right solution for every network.

As ecosystems scale in size and complexity, professional-grade support becomes essential. That’s where Blockscout's Explorer-as-a-Service (EAAS) comes in: a managed, enterprise-ready solution for powering your chain’s onchain visibility.

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What is a Block Explorer?

A block explorer is a search engine for the blockchain. It allows anyone to view transactions, wallet addresses, tokens, NFTs, and smart contracts. Without an explorer, accessing this data requires direct RPC calls, limiting visibility to developers only.

For users, an explorer means trust and transparency. For developers, it means APIs, contract verification, and analytics. For ecosystems, it is a core piece of infrastructure.

What is Explorer-as-a-Service (EAAS)?

Explorer-as-a-Service is a fully managed deployment of the open-source Blockscout block explorer. Instead of self-hosting, networks can rely on Blockscout’s team to handle:

• Deployment and scaling
• Hosting and infrastructure management
• Ongoing upgrades and compatibility updates
• SLA-backed enterprise support

The result is a fully branded, enterprise-ready block explorer that preserves the transparency of an open-source stack while giving you the flexibility to request custom features and configurations tailored to your chain’s needs.

Self-Hosted vs. EAAS: When Scale Requires More

For smaller projects, Autoscout makes it fast and easy to launch a self-hosted block explorer. But as transaction volume grows and your ecosystem expands, the operational demands increase significantly.

At scale, explorers must handle:

• High throughput indexing across millions of transactions
• Continuous updates to stay aligned with EVM upgrades and standards
• Performance optimization for API queries and metadata retrieval
• Professional monitoring and uptime guarantees to maintain community trust

That’s why enterprise networks choose EAAS. It combines the benefits of open-source transparency with the reliability, expertise, and support that only a dedicated team can provide.

Why networks choose Blockscout

• Battle-tested reliability: Trusted by Optimism, Ink, Soneium, Unichain, Arbitrum, Celo & 1000+ EVM networks.
• Custom branding: Deploy with your logo, theming, token info, and domain.
• Smart contract verification: Multiple verification paths (including Sourcify), with proxy support and instant read/write interaction.
• Advanced search: Transactions, wallets, dapps, tokens, NFTs, Name Services, and more.
• Analytics and APIs: Rich network statistics, token metadata, and optimized REST & RPC APIs.
• Open-source foundation: No lock-in. You can move between EaaS and self-hosting as your needs evolve.
• Enterprise support: Tier 1 monitoring, hosting, and SLA-backed response times.

How EAAS works

When you choose Explorer-as-a-Service, the Blockscout team handles the entire deployment process from start to finish. We begin by provisioning your explorer with custom branding, RPC integration, and indexing, so your chain’s identity and data are immediately reflected in the interface.

From there, we manage hosting and scaling on production-grade infrastructure, complete with monitoring, redundancy, and regular backups. This ensures your community has continuous access to a reliable explorer, even as your transaction volume grows.

EAAS also includes continuous updates, keeping your instance aligned with the latest EVM standards, smart contract features, and explorer enhancements without you needing to manage upgrades internally.

Finally, enterprise customers receive dedicated support and SLA-backed guarantees, giving your network the reliability and professional oversight it needs at scale.

Contact our team to learn more about our Explorer-as-a-Service offering:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Explorer-as-a-Service (EAAS)?

EAAS is a managed hosting solution for the Blockscout block explorer. We deploy, maintain, and support your explorer so you can focus on your network.

Who uses EAAS?

EAAS is designed for enterprise networks, high-volume chains, L1s, L2 rollups, and appchains that need enterprise reliability.

What’s the difference between EAAS and self-hosting?

Self-hosting, or using Autoscout to spin up your own instance, is a great option for smaller networks, testnets, or teams with the resources to maintain their explorer in-house. It gives you full control, but you’re also responsible for updates, infrastructure, and uptime.

Explorer-as-a-Service (EAAS), on the other hand, is designed for large-scale or enterprise networks.

With EAAS, the Blockscout team manages hosting, scaling, monitoring, and upgrades on your behalf. This ensures enterprise-grade reliability, professional support, and guaranteed performance as your chain grows in size and complexity.

Does Blockscout EAAS support all EVM chains?

Yes. EAAS supports EVM L1s, optimistic rollups, ZK rollups, and custom implementations.

Can we customize our explorer?

Yes. Branding, theming, custom domains, labeling, and metadata support are included. Custom features can also be scoped.

Do you provide APIs?

Yes. REST and RPC APIs, with advanced token and NFT metadata, are included in EaaS deployments.

How is pricing structured?

Pricing is based on chain size, transaction volume, and support needs. Contact our team for a tailored plan.