Introduction
The blockchain ecosystem generates massive volumes of data daily. Bitcoin and Ethereum ledgers have exceeded 5000 GB and 1000 GB respectively. When accounting for additional chains, Layer 2s, and Layer 3s, the data scale becomes staggering.
This creates a paradox: while real-time data monitoring would benefit risk management and optimization, few tools exist for analyzing this information across multiple blockchains.
The Solution: SQD and Kelp
SQD addresses data access challenges through a decentralized stack that queries onchain data without relying on RPC node access. The platform ingests data as parquet files in its decentralized data lake, allowing builders to define custom schemas and queries. It currently supports 150+ EVM chains, L2s, and systems like Solana.
Kelp provides the missing piece — a visual development platform with drag-and-drop interfaces. The platform includes data connectors, operators, and UI widgets, enabling rapid application development. It supports REST APIs, GraphQL, databases, and SSE streams.
Case Study: Uniswap Price Impact Analysis
The collaboration demonstrates these tools through a Uniswap price impact analyzer.
Key Concepts
- Uniswap uses algorithmic pricing based on liquidity pool token ratios
- Large trades cause significant token ratio shifts, increasing price impact
- Higher price impact results in greater slippage costs
- Larger pools have lower price impact; smaller pools experience greater volatility
Benefits
The visualization tool helps:
- Traders plan trades by understanding how different trade sizes affect pricing
- Liquidity providers assess their pool contributions and optimize returns
- All users understand pool liquidity depth and robustness
Value Proposition
This integration enables the ability to interact and figure out what specific trade impact will be — functionality distinguishing it from competing analytics platforms.
For traders, visualization enhances decision-making and risk management. For developers, it improves user experience and monitoring efficiency. Researchers and crypto businesses benefit from flexible, intuitive dashboards.