Block Explorer for Proof of Play Apex
Ethernal is a hosted block explorer for Proof of Play Apex, the gaming L3 appchain that powers Pirate Nation and other on-chain games. Built on Arbitrum Orbit, Apex is a dedicated chain optimized for game transactions with custom gas tokens. Connect your RPC and have a branded explorer running in minutes.
Chain ID 70700Orbit-Native Configuration for Apex
Proof of Play Apex runs as an L3 Orbit chain settling on Arbitrum One. Ethernal monitors the Orbit bridge between Apex and its parent chain, tracking deposits, withdrawals, and assertion postings. Configure it with Apex's Rollup and Inbox contract addresses.
Pirate Nation Game Transaction Decoding
Pirate Nation is the flagship game on Proof of Play Apex. Ethernal decodes every game action: crew management, ship battles, quest completions, and resource trading. Verified game contracts show human-readable function names so players and developers can understand exactly what happened in each transaction.
Explorer Features
How to Set Up a Proof of Play Apex Block Explorer
Create a workspace
Sign up at app.tryethernal.com and create a new workspace. Select "Public Explorer" as the type.
Connect the Apex RPC
Paste the Proof of Play Apex RPC endpoint: https://rpc.apex.proofofplay.com.
Configure Orbit bridge monitoring
Enter the Rollup and Inbox contract addresses on Arbitrum One. Ethernal starts monitoring bridge deposits, withdrawals, and assertion postings between Apex and Arbitrum One automatically.
Go live
Point your custom domain (e.g. explorer.apex.example) to your Ethernal workspace. Your Apex explorer is live with game transaction decoding, NFT tracking, and bridge monitoring.
Apex Explorer Options Compared
Game studios building on Proof of Play Apex can choose between the default explorer, Blockscout (self-hosted), or Ethernal (hosted with Orbit-native features).
Pricing for Apex Explorers
Start free with the Starter plan (ad-supported, includes contract verification, token tracking, and unlimited transactions). For custom domains and L1 explorer integration, the Team plan starts at $150/month. Full whitelabel with custom branding, status page, and 5M transactions included is available on the App Chain plan at $500/month.
View Full PricingFrequently Asked Questions
What is Proof of Play Apex?
Proof of Play Apex is a gaming-focused Layer 3 blockchain built on Arbitrum One using the Arbitrum Orbit framework. It was created by Proof of Play, the studio behind Pirate Nation, to provide a dedicated chain for their on-chain games with optimized throughput and custom gas tokens.
How do I set up a block explorer for Proof of Play Apex?
Create a workspace on Ethernal, paste the Apex RPC endpoint (https://rpc.apex.proofofplay.com), configure the Orbit bridge with Rollup and Inbox addresses on Arbitrum One, and point your custom domain. Takes under 5 minutes.
What is Pirate Nation?
Pirate Nation is a fully on-chain RPG by Proof of Play where players manage pirate crews, complete quests, battle other ships, and collect loot. All game state lives on the Apex chain, making every action transparent and verifiable through the block explorer.
Does Apex use a custom gas token?
Yes. Proof of Play Apex uses a custom gas token instead of ETH for transaction fees. Ethernal supports custom gas tokens natively, displaying balances and fee payments in the chain's native token.
Can I verify Pirate Nation game contracts on Ethernal?
Yes. Verify any Solidity contract deployed on Apex with standard JSON input. Once verified, all game transactions are decoded with human-readable function names, making game logic transparent to players and auditors.
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