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Intermediate
Updated 1/15/2025
What is
Technical Infrastructure?
The foundational technology stack supporting Ergo: nodes, APIs, explorers, indexers, SDKs, and tooling that enable the ecosystem to function.
Technical infrastructure refers to the foundational technology components that support the Ergo blockchain and ecosystem. This includes: node software (reference implementation in Scala), APIs (node REST API, explorer API), block explorers, transaction indexers, SDKs for various languages (JavaScript, Rust, Java), wallet libraries, and developer tooling. Robust infrastructure is essential for dApp development, wallet functionality, and ecosystem growth. The Ergo community maintains and improves this infrastructure through open-source contribution.
Key Points
- Foundational technology stack
- Nodes, APIs, explorers, indexers
- SDKs for multiple languages
- Developer tooling and libraries
- Open-source and community-maintained
- Essential for ecosystem functionality
Use Cases
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Running Ergo nodes
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Building dApps with SDKs
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Querying blockchain data
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Integrating Ergo into applications
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Developing wallets and tools
Technical Details
Ergo's technical infrastructure includes: Ergo Node (Scala reference implementation), Explorer API and UI, Ergo AppKit (Java/Scala SDK), sigma-rust (Rust SDK), ergo-ts (TypeScript SDK), Fleet SDK (JavaScript), Nautilus connector, and various community tools. Infrastructure is hosted by the Ergo Foundation, community members, and third parties.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about Technical Infrastructure
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How to get started with Ergo?
Start by getting a wallet (Nautilus for browser, Terminus for mobile). Back up your seed phrase securely offline. Get some ERG from an exchange (Gate.io, KuCoin) or DEX (Spectrum). Make a test transaction. Then explore: try DeFi on Spectrum, check out NFTs, or dive into the technology if you're a builder.
How-to
Getting Started
Is Ergo a good investment?
This is not financial advice. Ergo has strong fundamentals: fair launch (no VC dump risk), innovative technology (eUTXO, Sigma Protocols, NiPoPoWs), active development, and a cypherpunk ethos. It's a smaller market cap project with higher risk/reward than established chains. Research thoroughly, understand the technology, and never invest more than you can afford to lose.
Comparison
Getting Started
How to use Spectrum DEX on Ergo?
Connect your Nautilus wallet to Spectrum Finance, select tokens to swap, review the rate and slippage, then confirm. Spectrum uses AMM liquidity pools for instant trades. You can also provide liquidity to earn fees. All trades are atomic - they complete fully or not at all, with no front-running possible.
How-to
DeFi
Why does Ergo's fair launch matter?
Ergo had no pre-mine, no ICO, no VC allocation. 100% of ERG comes from mining. This means no insiders dumping on you, no VCs controlling governance, no foundation with majority stake. Fair launch creates genuine decentralization - the network belongs to miners and users, not early investors seeking exit liquidity.
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Philosophy